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We work to protect lives and property across Victoria, every hour of the day.\n\nOur organisation is made up of employees working alongside more than 51,000 volunteers. We value the different skills, experience and viewpoints that people bring, because they strengthen how we operate and support the services Victorians rely on.\n\nWe aim to be a workplace where people feel supported to do meaningful work, develop professionally and contribute to outcomes that matter to the people and places we serve.\n\nTo learn more about who we are and the work we do, visit our About Us page.\n\nAbout the Role\n\nAre you looking for a start in 2027? CFA has a great opportunity for a Data Engineer. Our Business Intelligence team delivers trusted data to support decisions that help keep Victorian communities safe. As our Data Engineer you'll build and maintain the data platforms, pipelines and services that power reporting, analytics and emerging AI capabilities.\n\nYou'll ensure data is reliable, secure and accessible, helping CFA make informed decisions and strengthen emergency response.\n\nMore specifically you will:\n\nBuild and maintain CFA's data lakes, warehouses and pipelines.\n\nIntegrate, transform, validate and model data for reporting and analytics.\n\nMonitor data quality, performance and platform reliability.\n\nManage metadata, data catalogues, documentation and data lineage.\n\nApply data governance, security, privacy and access controls.\n\nDevelop reusable data models and support BI, spatial and analytics platforms.\n\nWork with stakeholders to improve data capability and deliver fit-for-purpose solutions.\n\nYou bring strong data engineering skills and experience designing, building and maintaining enterprise data platforms. You develop reliable data pipelines, effective data models and integrated data solutions that support reporting, analytics and business needs. You apply data quality, governance, security and privacy practices to ensure information is accurate, trusted and accessible. You translate business requirements into practical technical solutions, work collaboratively with stakeholders and communicate complex technical concepts clearly. You also identify opportunities to improve data capability, platform performance and reliability, while applying contemporary technologies and practices to support CFA's evolving needs.\n\nAbout you\n\nRelevant qualification with well-developed experience in data lifecycle management and development of complex data systems.\n\nDemonstrated knowledge and well-developed experience across spatial data, cloud platforms (Azure and Databricks preferred), governance practices, CI/CD, Infrastructure-as-code, source control such as Git, data lifecycles and proficiency with computer programming languages such as SQL, Python or R.\n\nDemonstrated experience across a breadth of database technologies, including relational, NoSQL/document, graph and vector databases, and their supporting data structures.\n\nExcellent analytical and problem-solving skills with proven ability to optimise delivery outcomes, resolve technical dependencies and apply appropriate technologies and design patterns to meet business needs.\n\nExcellent interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to manage stakeholder and vendor relationships at senior levels, build cooperative partnerships and translate complex technical matters into lay terms.\n\nDemonstrated authority as a trusted specialist that informs proposals, counsels decision makers and aligns stakeholders to product objectives.\n\nWorking knowledge of AI and machine learning workloads, including machine learning, reinforcement learning, generativ\ne AI and AI/MLOps.\n\nDemonstrated experience in data modelling and design, metadata and data governance, semantic layers, API frameworks and design, and the automation and observability of data operations (DataOps).\n\nWhy choose CFA\n\nMeaningful Purpose: Your contribution truly makes a difference\n\nWork-Life Balance: Paid parental leave, generous leave provisions\n\nFlexibility: Hybrid work options with flexible work arrangements\n\nDiscounts: Emergency Memberlink discounts on various services\n\nWellbeing Focus: Health Ready programs, flu vaccinations\n\nMember Assistance Program: Access support across 8 service pathways\n\nYour Application\n\nClick the ‘Apply' button to access our online application portal. You will be prompted to provide your personal and contact details and to respond to employment-related questions. When applying for a position with CFA, please include a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) and resume that clearly demonstrate your qualifications, experience and the key attributes and skills relevant to the role.\n\nPre-employment Checks\n\nOffers of employment will only be made to candidates who are able to successfully complete a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, Working Rights Check and hold a valid Working with Children Check. You will also be required to provide at least two professional references.\n\nApplications close: 11:59pm 22nd November 2026\n\nWhat to expect from our recruitment process\n\nCFA is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and safe volunteer and work environment. Our aim is to have a volunteer and paid workforce that reflects the community it serves. First Nations people, women, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. \n\nIf at any stage of the recruitment and selection process you require an alternative format to the application material or reasonable adjustment to the interview arrangements, please don't hesitate to contact the person listed on the ad or alternatively, email [email protected]\n\nThe Country Fire Authority (CFA) values your privacy. We will use the information you provide when you are applying for employment with us for the purpose of recruitment, selection, evaluation and appointment and to report on anonymised key metrics (e.g. diversity). The information we collect will be handled in accordance with privacy laws, including the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014. You can view our Privacy Statement here. 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