Director Data Engineering
At a glance
Director-level Data Engineering role at Transport for NSW. Macquarie Park.
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What you'll do
- Set the enterprise data engineering direction and roadmap, including where investment should go
- Lead a team of fourteen building secure, scalable and reusable data solutions
- Guide adoption of cloud-based engineering methods that support trusted data, analytics and AI
- Work with senior business and technology leaders to build capability and consistency across a federated environment
What you bring
- Senior leadership experience in enterprise data engineering, cloud or big-data settings
- Experience setting engineering roadmaps, investment priorities and large-scale change in motion
- Strong knowledge of modern data platforms, enterprise data products and another listed technical area
- A track record of leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and getting new practices adopted
Who this fits
This director-level role suits an experienced data engineering leader who can set enterprise direction and align executives, technology and business teams. You will lead a team of fourteen. The role is hybrid, with a Macquarie Park home location, a Wednesday team anchor day plus either Tuesday or Thursday, and a fifty percent monthly office attendance requirement that includes the CBD office.
From the employer
You’re a future-focused leader who embraces and helps others adapt to change.
You’re passionate about building high-performance technology solutions. From collaborating across disciplines to creating refined experiences, you’ll be instrumental in shaping the technological landscape and driving digital transformation.
In this role, you'll:
Take the lead in shaping the next phase of Transport for NSW’s enterprise data engineering capability.
Working within Group Technology’s Chief Data Office, you’ll set the direction for how data engineering evolves across a large and complex organisation. You’ll shape the roadmap, influence investment priorities and lead the adoption of modern, cloud-based engineering practices that enable trusted data, analytics and AI.
Leading a team of 14, you’ll bring together people, technology and engineering practices to create secure, scalable and reusable data solutions. You’ll work alongside senior technology and business leaders, building capability and driving greater consistency across a federated environment.
This is an opportunity to have genuine influence at enterprise scale, modernising how Transport engineers and uses data and building a capability that will support the organisation well into the future.
The role is permanent full time.
Your home location is Macquarie Park, and the team anchor day is Wednesday plus either Tuesday or Thursday. You will also work from our CBD office, alongside a 50% monthly office attendance requirement. Flexible hybrid working arrangements are available to promote balance and productivity.
For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.
About you
You’re an experienced data engineering leader who can combine technical credibility with enterprise leadership. You know how to set direction, bring people with you and turn strategy into practical engineering outcomes.
You’ll bring:
• Senior leadership experience across enterprise data engineering, cloud or big-data environments
• Experience shaping engineering roadmaps, investment priorities and large-scale transformation
• Strong knowledge of modern data platforms,enterprise data products, integration, modelling, architecture, security, privacy and governance
• The ability to influence executives and build alignment across technology and business teams
• Experience leading and developing multidisciplinary engineering teams
• A track record of driving the adoption of new engineering practices in complex environments
Who we are
Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.
Join us
Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.
Flexible work options may be available. Learn more via Flexible work options and policy
Apply today
Applications close 11:59 PM 18th November 2026
For more information about this role, please contact TRISH.SMITH@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.
Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.
Learn more about how to apply via Our recruitment process | Transport for NSW
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