Role Title: Lead Data EngineerBusiness Group, Division: Geological Survey of Queensland, Georesources DivisionWork Type: Six-month temporary opportunity, full-time - flexibleRemuneration: Attractive remuneration range from $130,778 to $170,437 per annum - including 12.75% superannuation and leave loadingHours: 36.25 hours per week (Monday to Friday)Location: 1 William Street, Brisbane or alternative work locations will be consideredClose date: Monday, 13 January 2025Discover a purpose-driven career with the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development. Unleash your potential and #MakeADifference!You will play a key role in revolutionising data systems to support Queensland critical minerals sector. Your expertise will help to deliver a solution that will ensure an ongoing stream, or regularly updated content, to a public-facing website to promote investment in Queensland’s critical minerals sector.This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate with a variety of technical discipline teams, such as geologists, geoscientists and, data and economic analysts, to deliver a user-friendly interface and back-end systems that will integrate with an existing Azure Synapse solution and connect to other databases, including an SQL database and an AWS Redshift instance.Interested?? Apply today.About the roleAs the Lead Data Engineer, you will:Deliver an Azure cloud-based database solution that, builds an upon existing Azure Synapse data lake solution and interacts effectively with data stored in an AWS Redshift instance.Develop and implement data models based on Kimball principles that conforms data across multiple sources.Identify, design and implement process improvements, automate manual processes, optimise data delivery ETL, and re-design Azure services for scalability.This Position RequiresExperience in Azure data solutions.Detailed understanding of Kimball data modelling, and data warehousing.Strong data engineering and database development skills, and data wrangling and programming skills (R and/or Python).Understanding of data governance principles and toolsThis is a six-month temporary opportunity, with potential for extension. Attractive remuneration range from $130,778 to $170,437 per annum - including 12.75% superannuation and leave loading.Employment screening and security checksAppointment to this role may require a check of the applicants recorded criminal history.Citizenship/Visa Requirements/Work rights:You must be an Australian citizen, have permanent residency status or a visa permitting you to work in Australia. If you are not an Australian citizen, you will need to provide evidence of your residency status or visa, with your right to work (including any conditions / restrictions).About usThe Department of Natural Resources, Mines, Manufacturing, and Regional Development drives sustainable growth and prosperity. We steward the state's natural resources through the productive and responsible management of the state's land, mineral, and energy resources ensuring all Queenslanders benefit. We foster innovation and technology in manufacturing, boosting productivity and competitiveness. We strengthen regional and rural economies by supporting job creation, diversification, and infrastructure development, collaborating closely with local communities to address their unique needs.Why join us?What we offerCompetitive superannuation and salary sacrificing options.Flexible working options that encourage a healthy work-life balanceA variety of fantastic leave provisions, supported across the broader Queensland public sector.Rewarding professional career development and training opportunitiesRelocation assistance provisionsHave visible impact in your community, and directly contribute to providing better services and easier access for all Queenslanders.Work in an inclusive work culture while making an impactful difference for all Queenslanders. To know more about the benefits of working with the Department click here.Our people and cultureWe are committed to being a workplace that focusses on people. This is about building resilience, encouraging innovation, and understanding that learning is a journey that never ends.We promote a safe, inclusive and respectful place to work where all staff feel valued.We are a mobile, flexible, and agile workforce. We live by our guiding principles - proactive, courageous, pragmatic, collaborate, resilient and respectful - underpinned by the Queensland public service values.How to applyPlease submit/email your current resume demonstrating your suitability to the position. Applications to remain current for 12 months.For more information: For more information, contact RecruitmentHR@resources.qld.gov.auApplications close: COB Monday, 13 January 2025So, what are you waiting for? Advance your career in 2025 with us!Discover a purpose-driven career with Resources. Unleash your potential and make a difference.