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Data Engineer, SQL Specialist
Adelaide CBD
Actively hiring, first seen by us 7 days ago- Pay
$103,719–116,002/year — pay source
Full-time 24 month fixed term contract Salary Range: $103,719 - $116,002 per annum (plus 17% superannuation) Apply your advanced SQL expertise to deliver enterprise data solutions and analytics
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Before you apply
- Work authorization
- Must already have the right to work in Australia
Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment
What you’ll work on
Full postingDesign, develop and optimise enterprise data solutions
Develop and maintain data pipelines, transformations and models
Build reporting datasets that give trusted, accessible data
From the employer’s posting
design, develop and optimise enterprise data solutions
You will develop and maintain data pipelines, transformations, models and reporting datasets
ensuring trusted and accessible data is available to support strategic and operational outcomes
What you’ll bring
All qualificationsCore experience
- Advanced SQL skills, including complex queries and optimisation
- Experience designing and supporting data pipelines, models and processes
- Understanding of data management and business intelligence practices
- Experience with data integration and preparation
- Stakeholder engagement and relationship management experience
Qualification wording
Advanced SQL expertise, including complex query development, optimisation, troubleshooting and data transformation.
Experience in designing, developing, and supporting data pipelines, models, and processes
Proficiency in data management and business intelligence concepts and practices
Experience in data manipulation, preparation, and integration
Experience in stakeholder engagement, expectations, and relationship management
Posting record
Report an errorActively hiringFirst seen by us 7 days ago, still listed, and not a repost of an earlier posting.
- Status in our records
- Live
- First seen by us
- Oct 29, 20267 days ago
- Recorded sightings
- 17
- Last seen by us
- Nov 5, 2026
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Where the posting names them
Data Engineer, SQL Specialist Apply now Job no: 493655
- Salary Range: $103,719 - $116,002 per annum (plus 17% superannuation) - Apply your advanced SQL expertise to deliver enterprise data solutions and analytics At Adelaide University, we create the opportunities you need to achieve your ambitions – because when you thrive, we thrive.
Work that matters We are seeking an experienced SQL specialist to design, develop and optimise enterprise data solutions that support data-driven decision-making across Adelaide University. Advanced SQL skills are essential. You will develop and maintain data pipelines, transformations, models and reporting datasets, ensuring trusted and accessible data is available to support strategic and operational outcomes. Experience with cloud data platforms, data engineering, ETL/ELT pipelines and modern analytics platforms is desirable; however, on-the-job training can be provided for the right candidate. Curious to learn more? Explore the full role description to discover more about this opportunity.
To join our community and thrive in this role, you will likely have the following skills and experience: - Advanced SQL expertise, including complex query development, optimisation, troubleshooting and data transformation. - Experience in data manipulation, preparation, and integration
- Proficiency in data management and business intelligence concepts and practices - Experience with data manipulation tools and/or programming languages such as SQL, DBT, Microsoft Fabric, Oracle Data Integrator (ODI). - Experience in stakeholder engagement, expectations, and relationship management
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Demand for Data Engineer roles
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About the role
We file this job under Data Engineer, by the work the posting describes.
Data engineers build and run the pipelines that copy data out of apps and outside services into a warehouse or lake, and fix them when a source changes or a load fails.
Expect SQL, Python, a cloud platform, a scheduler such as Airflow, and often tools for large data such as Spark or Kafka.
An analytics engineer works one step later, turning the raw data a data engineer lands into clean tables people can query.
US government figures for database architects
- Median yearly pay, May 2025
- $139,500
- Expected change, 2025 to 2035
- 9.4% more jobsagainst 3.5% for all jobs
The government has no code for data engineers, so these figures are for the closest group, database architects, which includes data integration and data warehousing specialists.
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025) and Employment Projections (2025 to 2035). Occupation code 15-1243.
Job description
Data Engineer, SQL Specialist
Apply now
Job no: 493655
Work type: Fixed term - Full-time
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: Education & Training, HEO7
- Based in the Business Intelligence team at the City West campus
- Full-time 24 month fixed term contract
- Salary Range: $103,719 - $116,002 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)
- Apply your advanced SQL expertise to deliver enterprise data solutions and analytics
At Adelaide University, we create the opportunities you need to achieve your ambitions – because when you thrive, we thrive.
We are transforming education for contemporary learners and global citizens. Building on a proud legacy and shaped by bold ambition, it’s a place of excellence and equity, where our vibrant community of staff are united by our purpose to inspire Australia’s future change-makers and create a better tomorrow.
Work that matters
We are seeking an experienced SQL specialist to design, develop and optimise enterprise data solutions that support data-driven decision-making across Adelaide University. Advanced SQL skills are essential. You will develop and maintain data pipelines, transformations, models and reporting datasets, ensuring trusted and accessible data is available to support strategic and operational outcomes. Experience with cloud data platforms, data engineering, ETL/ELT pipelines and modern analytics platforms is desirable; however, on-the-job training can be provided for the right candidate.
Curious to learn more? Explore the full role description to discover more about this opportunity.
The team
This role forms part of Business Intelligence team within the Performance, Data and Insights Function and is aligned to the Corporate Portfolio within the University. The Data Engineer will work most closely with the Chief Data and Analytics Officer, Director, Business Intelligence, and the IT and Finance teams.
Visit the AU website to learn more about the Corporate Portfolio.
Our people
Our people are guided by purpose, curiosity and a commitment to lifelong learning. We embrace authenticity, innovation and collaboration, and harness diverse thinking in our pursuit of excellence.
Learn more about our people, what we stand for and what we offer at Careers at AU.
Experience
To join our community and thrive in this role, you will likely have the following skills and experience:
- Advanced SQL expertise, including complex query development, optimisation, troubleshooting and data transformation.
- Experience in data manipulation, preparation, and integration
- Experience in designing, developing, and supporting data pipelines, models, and processes
- Proficiency in data management and business intelligence concepts and practices
- Experience with data manipulation tools and/or programming languages such as SQL, DBT, Microsoft Fabric, Oracle Data Integrator (ODI).
- Experience in stakeholder engagement, expectations, and relationship management
Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion where diversity is celebrated and everyone feels respected and valued. Adelaide University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people of all ages, genders, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements and providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Launch your future with Adelaide University now
Simply click on the Apply Now button and upload:
- your current CV
- a cover letter
The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.
Submit your application by 11:30pm Sunday 8 November 2026
For further information about this opportunity, please contact (quoting reference number 493655):
Alexandra Koszegi
Team Lead, Talent Acquisition
+61 8 8302 1700 | careers.adelaideuniversity@adelaide.edu.au
Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.
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Advertised: 20 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 08 Nov 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
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Full-time 24 month fixed term contract Salary Range: $103,719 - $116,002 per annum (plus 17% superannuation) Apply your advanced SQL expertise to deliver enterprise data solutions and analytics
- Location & working pattern
Adelaide CBD
Working pattern and location restrictions need checking in the full posting.
- Work authorization
At Adelaide University, we create the opportunities you need to achieve your ambitions – because when you thrive, we thrive. We are transforming education for contemporary learners and global citizens. Building on a proud legacy and shaped by bold ambition, it’s a place of excellence and equity, where our vibrant community of staff are united by our purpose to inspire Australia’s future change-makers and create a better tomorrow. Work that matters
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Team Lead, Talent Acquisition +61 8 8302 1700 | careers.adelaideuniversity@adelaide.edu.au Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment. #LI-DNI