Part Time Data Engineer

Part Time Data Engineer - Brisbane - 5 days per fortnight

Looking for Part Time Data Engineer - Brisbane - 5 days per fortnight

Your New Company: QLD State Government is undertaking a multi-year Data & Analytics transformation through the Queensland Government. This initiative focuses on strengthening foundational data capabilities, enabling advanced analytics, and leveraging AI-driven insights to improve decision-making across claims and asset data. The program aims to build integrated datasets, improve reporting maturity, and implement next-generation technologies including GenAI and predictive analytics.

Your New Role: As a Part-Time Data Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting the data uplift program by developing and maintaining robust data pipelines and preparing high-quality datasets for analytics and reporting. Reporting to the Manager - Data, BI & Analytics, you will work within a collaborative team to deliver scalable data solutions.

• Develop and maintain data pipelines using Azure Databricks
• Process and transform data from Excel and other structured/semi-structured sources
• Prepare and load asset data into modern data platforms
• Build and optimise integrated datasets linking claims and asset data
• Support creation of claims history datasets for reporting and predictive modelling
• Ensure high standards of data quality, validation, and consistency
• Contribute to performance optimisation across data processes

What you will need to succeed:

• Strong SQL skills (mandatory)
• Strong Python programming experience (mandatory)
• Hands-on experience with Azure Databricks
• Experience working with structured and semi-structured datasets
• Exposure to data quality, validation, and performance optimisation practices
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment and deliver within project timelines

What you will get in return:

• Opportunity to work on a high-profile government data transformation program
• Exposure to modern data technologies, including AI and advanced analytics
• Flexible part-time arrangement (5 days per fortnight, full-day blocks)
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Competitive market rate contract