Data Engineer

• Perth Based - CBD
• Flexible working arrangements
• Global Western Australian Company

About Us

lluka Resources is a leading global producer of the critical minerals zircon and high grade titanium dioxide feedstocks (rutile and synthetic rutile). Iluka has also established a significant position in rare earth elements (rare earths). As an international supplier of critical minerals, Iluka’s products are used in an array of applications including technology, construction, medical, lifestyle and industrial uses. As the world moves towards a smarter, safer and sustainable future, Iluka’s high quality products are increasing in demand.

Our people are the foundation of our business and are vital to our success now and into the future. Iluka offers an empowering and inclusive work environment that is as diverse as the communities in which we operate.

About the role

We are looking for a Data Engineer to join our team.  This is a full time, permanent position based at our Perth office. You will play an essential role designing, delivering and supporting quality data solutions that meet the needs and exceed the expectations of our internal customers.

Working within the Data and Integration team and in collaboration with other Business functions, and Applications teams, the technical expertise of the Data Engineer will help shape and contribute to our data analysis, modelling and reporting strategy and roadmaps. The role utilises the latest technologies in a dynamic environment.

Key elements of the role include:

• Work with solution architects, business analysts, project managers, SMEs, vendors and contractors to implement private or public cloud and Azure-based modern data platforms, supporting the data and integration strategy
• Supporting data integrations and flows across Iluka systems on private and public clouds
• Design, develop, test, implement and support data ingestion processes, transformations, and models to enable data visualisation
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement in our data and integration platforms, processes and solutions
• Work with IT and non-IT colleagues to deliver quality, value-adding solutions
• Share your knowledge and technical expertise through mentoring and up-skilling

About you

To be successful for this role, you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications and over 5+ years of relevant work experience.

• Solid experience in designing and implementing efficient data pipelines such as Azure Databricks / Synapse Analytics.

• Solid experience in designing and implementing Python notebooks and SQL queries for data transformation and cleansing.

• Experience in designing and implementing integration solutions using industry-standard tools and technologies like Azure Integration Services,

• Experience in configuring and managing API’s (Application Programming Interfaces) for data exchange.

• Working with cloud storage solutions like Azure Blob Storage for data ingestion and processing.

• Solid background in implementing best practices for data modelling, governance and quality control.

• Experience of data preparation for Machine Learning Models.

• Experience of Semantic Modelling and industrial ontologies preferred.

Our offer to you

• Flexible working arrangements
• Be supported through an inclusive and collaborative culture
• Up to 18 Weeks Paid Parental Leave for Primary Caregivers
• Ability to Purchase Additional Annual Leave
• Competitive Salary and Bonus Structures
• Company share matching scheme
• Access to a state-of-the-art Gym in our Perth building, free of charge!

You will be supported, empowered, included and encouraged to be the best version of yourself.

If you share our values of Integrity, Respect, Courage, Accountability and Collaboration; and you have the skills and experience to help us to succeed and deliver sustainable value, apply now.

Full working rights in Australia are required for you to be eligible to apply for this role.

Applications Close: 11 October 2026

“We respect and encourage diversity in a workforce that reflects our communities.”