Senior Analytics Engineer

Job No.:570722

Work type:Continuing

La Trobe University is embarking on an exciting transformation of its data and analytics capabilities. Were seeking a highly skilled Senior Analytics Engineer to help build the trusted scalable and analytics-ready data products that support decision-making across the University.

Working within a modern Azure Databricks and dbt environment youll play a critical role in designing robust data models developing semantic layers and delivering high-quality data assets that enable reporting analytics and emerging AI initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced analytics engineering professional who enjoys solving complex problems influencing technical standards and mentoring others while remaining hands-on with technology.

About the position

Reporting to the Senior Manager Data & Analytics Engineering you will:

• Design develop and own scalable Gold-layer data products semantic models and analytics-ready data assets that support enterprise decision-making.

• Build and optimise semantic layers that support enterprise reporting and self-service analytics.
• Collaborate with data engineers analysts and business stakeholders to translate requirements into effective solutions.
• Champion best-practice data modelling testing documentation and governance standards.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute technical leadership across the analytics engineering capability.
• Support the delivery of innovative analytics and AI-ready solutions that create value for the University community.
• Act as a technical authority for analytics engineering establishing modelling standards reusable patterns and quality practices across the University.

Skills and experience

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

• Significant experience delivering enterprise data and analytics solutions.
• Advanced expertise in SQL dimensional modelling and analytics engineering practices.
• Experience working with modern cloud data platforms such as Azure Databricks and dbt.
• Strong understanding of data governance metadata lineage and data quality principles.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment.
  
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Benefits include:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Generous leave provisions
• Professional development opportunities
• Access to health and wellbeing initiatives
• A collaborative and inclusive culture

View all benefits: to Bundoora

La Trobes Melbourne (Bundoora) campus is home to a vibrant community of staff and students and sits within one of Australias largest university campuses offering modern facilities excellent public transport access and a strong connection to industry and community partners.

Closing Date:
By 11:55pm on 6 September

Recruitment enquiries: Senior Talent Acquisition Partner Strategy and Senior Appointments

Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

• An up-to-date resume; and
• cover letter

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.

Our commitment to safety

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.

National Code on Gender Based Violence in Higher Education

La Trobe University is committed to upholding the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence (GBV Code). This aligns with our mission to create safe and respectful communities. Candidates will be asked during the recruitment process to declare whether they have ever been investigated for or found to have engaged in gender-based violence in previous employment and/or in legal proceedings and provide relevant information to assist in determining suitability.

Gender-based violence means any form of physical or non-physical violence harassment abuse or threats based on gender that results in or is likely to result in harm coercion control fear or deprivation of liberty or autonomy.

Why La Trobe

Develop your career at an innovative global university where youll collaborate with community and industry to create impact.

Enjoy working on our inspiring and stunning campuses the perfect hub for industry students and academics.

Help transform the lives of students partners and communities now and in the future.