89901 | EL1 – Data Engineer

Salary: $111,966 to $120,025 p.a. plus superannuation

Location: Acton, ACT & Pyrmont, Sydney.

Job Type: 12-month non-ongoing with the possibility of an extension.

Close date: 11:59pm AEDT on Sunday January 12, 2025

About the National Film and Sound Archive

The National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA) is Australia’s audiovisual archive, telling the national story by collecting, preserving and sharing audiovisual media, the cultural experience platforms of our time. The collection itself dates back to 1935, making it one of the world’s oldest audiovisual collections. It is also one of the country’s most used cultural collections, with around 125 million views of collection content each year. The NFSA is in a period of significant change. Following increased Government investment, the institution is in a process of digital transformation, establishing the NFSA as Australia’s most dynamic and valued cultural organisation. We are rebuilding our curatorial workforce and developing the NFSA’s capacity to digitise our collection at scale – to preserve it for the future, to make sure it can be discovered, and to share it with all Australians.

We continue to work on developing a stable, secure and future-proof workforce across our four physical sites based in Canberra and Mitchell in the ACT as well as in Sydney and Melbourne.

We are also undergoing a program of business improvement for many of our corporate systems to improve efficiency and reduce manual handling.

We are an ambitious organisation, and we aim to be an employer of choice within the Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums (GLAM) sector, providing exciting and challenging work, as well as favourable employment conditions and unique development opportunities for our staff.

About the Team

The Data Integrity and Analytics team is part of the Digital Branch. The team handles data governance, analytics, and modelling, overseeing all NFSA data and delivering official collection reports for government bodies and the NFSA board, as well as dashboards and reports for internal staff. As the team grows to five, we will advance our work with the collection data domain, improving reports, dashboards, and analysis to better support decision-making and improve accessibility for both internal staff and the public.

The Opportunity

The Data Engineer will play a key role in enhancing the NFSA’s ability to manage, analyse, and report on data across multiple domains. Working closely with the software engineering and ICT teams, the Data Engineer will drive the development of advanced data infrastructure to support NFSA’s data-driven decisions during early system and process improvements. This includes managing Microsoft Fabric as a core component of the data ecosystem. The Data Engineer will ensure solid governance and effective data management, boosting decision-making and innovation. Reporting to the Manager of Data Integrity and Analytics, this role is central to advancing NFSA’s digital transformation.

The Data Engineer will possess a strong background in systems and software, capable of designing reports, conducting data analysis, and creating dashboards. The key skills for this role includes technical expertise, attention to detail, and strong communication. In addition, familiarity with Customer Relationship Management, finance, and cataloguing systems will be essential.

The position requires professionalism, adaptability, and the ability to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders, delivering high-quality technical documentation and advice.

Key Responsibilities/Duties

Under broad direction, this position is responsible for delivering the following functions:

• Developing and optimising analytics and reporting platform that utilises diverse data sources.
• Implementing comprehensive data management, reporting, and analytics strategies for all NFSA data domains.
• Collaborating with various departments to define and manage technical requirements for reporting and analytics.
• Preparing detailed technical documentation and supporting NFSA’s data management and strategic planning.
• Working with the team to enhance capabilities in data discovery, modelling, warehousing, mining, and advanced analytics.
• Participating in technical workshops and contributing to innovative solutions to improve NFSA’s digital offerings.

Selection Criteria

The successful candidate will demonstrate their capacity against the following:

• Demonstrated experience in systems analysis, software design, and integration, focusing on development and optimisation of data warehousing, analytics and reporting solutions.
• Proven track record in managing technical projects, including the ability to create and maintain technical documentation, meet deadlines, and achieve business outcomes.
• Strong oral and written communication skills ensuring clarity and understanding for staff across the organisation especially when communicating complex technical details.
• Proven ability to apply strong analytical skills leading to innovative solutions in digital environments and improving processes or addressing complex challenges.
• Experience working collaboratively with diverse teams and external partners in contributing to team success and managing relationships effectively

Skills and Experience

• Mandatory:
  • Relevant employment experience and tertiary or industry qualifications.
  • Proficiency in coding with SQL and Python, along with experience using data tools and visualisations such as Power BI.
• Desirable:
  • Experience designing and implementing data lakes and data warehousing environments in platforms such as Microsoft Fabric, Teradata Vantage, Snowflake or Databricks Data Intelligence Platform.
  • Familiarity with cloud computing environments like AWS and Azure.
  • Experience managing SQL/Python codebases and using technologies like Apache Airflow.
  • Experience with Collection Management Systems, Media Asset Management Systems, or
  • Digital Asset Management Systems.

How to Apply

When applying via our online e-recruitment system, please provide a written application addressing each Selection Criteria. Your current resume is also to be included in your application. In addition to an application and your resume, the assessment process for this position may also include an interview and referee reports.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disability, the LGBTIQ+ communities, from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this position you must:

• Be an Australian Citizen.
• Satisfactorily complete an Australian Federal Police National Police Check.
• Obtain and maintain an Australian Government Baseline Security Clearance.

What we offer you

We provide a diverse, inclusive, and supportive work environment with access to:

• Great training and development opportunities.
• Generous leave and flexible working arrangements.
• Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP – a free counselling service for you and your family).
• A competitive salary, plus 15.4% superannuation.
• Rewards and recognition initiatives.

Cultural Values

We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants such as veterans, and people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA community members, individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions, as well as those from varied faith and cultural backgrounds. At the NFSA we prioritise the development of a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture through shared actions and behaviours that align with our strategy and direction. This empowers our employees to effectively contribute to our goals.

The National Film and Sound Archive of Australia is committed to ensuring a child-safe and child-friendly environment. All employees are expected to demonstrate a commitment to, and support for these principles in theory and practice.

RecuitAbility

RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information see: RecruitAbility | Australian Public Service Commission (https://apsc.gov.au)

Contact Officer 

Jennifer Drysdale | Manager, Data Integrity and Analytics and Information Management

E: Jennifer.Drysdale@nfsa.gov.au

Ph: 02 6248 2270