Our client is a high-profile government agency operating within the national security and intelligence domain. They play a critical role in defending Australia against global threats and advancing national interests through cutting-edge capabilities in signals intelligence, cyber security, and offensive cyber operations. The agency fosters a collaborative and mission-driven environment, where innovation and technical excellence are paramount.
About the Role
As a Senior Data and Research Data Engineer, you will be instrumental in designing, developing, and deploying data engineering solutions that support Defence operations. This APS 6-equivalent position involves solving complex data challenges, building and maintaining data pipelines, and enabling advanced analytics through robust data infrastructure.
You will work closely with stakeholders to deliver tailored recommendations, ensure ethical and secure data usage, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. The role also includes representing the team at technical and non-technical forums and mentoring junior staff.
Key responsibilities include:
- Structuring and solving complex data engineering problems
- Developing and testing scalable data solutions
- Building and maintaining data pipelines and analytical environments
- Ensuring compliance with data governance and security standards
- Providing expert advice on data interoperability, storage, and transmission
- Advocating for the team’s work across various platforms
The Successful Candidate
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- A relevant Bachelor’s degree (e.g., IT, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics)
- Strong understanding of analytics software and programming fundamentals
- Experience in business intelligence, data engineering, data management, and modelling (SFIA Level 3–5)
- Proven ability to plan and execute quality assurance and measurement strategies
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- A current Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) clearance is mandatory. Candidates with a Defence Intelligence Agency-recognised Organisational Suitability Assessment (OSA) are highly preferred.
What’s On Offer
- Location: Canberra, ACT or Melbourne, VIC
- Contract Duration: Initial 12 months with two 12-month extension options
- Work Arrangements: Full-time (40 hours/week), with potential for flexible arrangements
Why partner with Whizdom?
We’re Whizdom. We view you as an extension of our strong, dependable brand and have differentiators which really are different! The Whizdom way:
- We pay our contractors same day you submit your timesheet!
- We are Level 3, DISP certified and have signed the Veteran Employment Commitment and been awarded the highest level of compliance to this important initiative, proactively assisting veterans transitioning from the forces to civilian roles. We’ve been lucky enough to win industry awards for our high level of process compliance and are ISO 9001 certified. Our commitment to reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions has been accredited in line with large global organisations.
- We value diversity and welcome applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability.
Location: The role is based in Canberra ACT or Melbourne, VIC.
Contract terms: 12 months from commencement date, plus potential extensions
SFIA level required: The Specified Person will be expected to demonstrate attributes of SFIA Level of Responsibility 5.
Security Requirements: Current Top-Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) security clearance is strongly preferred, however candidates who have held a TSPV in the previous 12-month period (which has since been downgraded) may be considered. An OSA(Organisational Suitability Assessment) will be required for this position.
How to Apply: Please upload your resume to apply. Please note you will need to complete selection criteria to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates.
Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification and any other client requested checks.
Applications open until 8am 15 October 2025.
Reach Damien on 0480 002 503 or damienm@whizdom.com.au for any further information.
