Senior Data Engineer

You’ll connect Queensland. We’ll connect you to an amazing career.

Queensland Rail stands on the foundation of true connection, encompassing the relationships we foster within our teams and the communities we serve across the state. For nearly 160 years, we've been instrumental in linking people and places, and now we invite you to contribute to our proud legacy and shape a brighter, sustainable future.

Your opportunity

The Enterprise Reporting team is responsible for delivering Queensland Rail's strategic and regulatory reports to key stakeholders including the Management, Board, C-level executives, and Ministers. Our team comprises skilled professionals such as Data Analysts, Report Consumers and Owners, Data Stewards, Data Architects, and Reporting Leads.

We are currently searching for a dedicated Senior Data Engineer (AS6) to transform, ingest, store, and manage data elements from various sources into enterprise systems.

This is a full-time, permanent position based in Brisbane CBD. The role offers a starting salary of $135,199 plus 12.75% superannuation, along with hybrid work options to support a healthy work-life balance.

It’s an exciting time to join our team at Queensland rail as we leverage the power of data to drive excellence and innovation in the rail industry.

Please click here to view the position description for a complete list of responsibilities.

What we’re looking for

• Expertise in capturing tagging, quality, and provenance information, supporting the development and maintenance of Strategic Reports in an efficient and scalable manner. 
• Familiarity with Lakehouse architecture, along with proficiency in Spark, Python, and SQL, is essential.
• Experience designing systems, Databricks and Azure Data Factory, is essential.
• Experience using Azure Logic Apps, is desirable.
• Building robust data pipelines to support data and analytics.
• Ability to teach and guide other team members on how to build reports in Power BI.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Reasons to join the Enterprise Reporting team

• We have recently initiated our Enterprise Performance Reporting projects.  Following these projects, out team will be actively engaged in the long-term Enterprise Reporting Project, spanning several years.

• Queensland Rail is at the forefront of embracing cutting-edge technologies in the realm of Advanced Analytics, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence.  This forward-thinking approach provides our team members with the opportunity to contribute to innovative data solutions that will enhance Queensland Rail’s position as the largest train operator in SEQ and the leading rail infrastructure manager in Australia.

Benefits that count

All that Queensland Rail achieves each day relies on the hard work and talent of our teams. That’s why we offer a range of attractive benefits designed to help you bring your best, including:

• Balance your work and personal life with flexible working options
• Enjoy free travel to work and discounted rail travel
• QRI Lifestyle offers members access to over 2,000 exclusive discounts and services
• Prioritise your physical, emotional and financial wellbeing with our range of free services
• You and your family can get fit and have fun with access to over 380 gyms and pools with our Fitness Passport
• Eligible employees can receive up to 100% reimbursement for professional membership fees
• Shape your rewarding career with clear pathways, innovative projects and opportunities for growth and leadership.

And more! Click here to see the full range of benefits available to Queensland Rail employees.

Your journey matters. Make it with us.

At Queensland Rail, your work is more than just a job – it’s a chance to be part of something meaningful. Our people are passionate about what they do and genuinely care about the outcomes they deliver every day. There's a shared sense of purpose – of doing the right thing for the right reasons – that connects us all.

We take pride in the critical service we provide to Queensland communities. Whether you're on the frontline or behind the scenes, you’ll feel the impact of your work and the community connection it creates.

From working on projects that shape the future to supporting the everyday journeys of thousands, your contribution matters. You'll be joining an organisation built on loyalty, collaboration, and support – where people grow, thrive, and bring out the best in each other.

Join us, where connection counts

If you’re ready to make a real impact and contribute to the future of our organization, we encourage you to submit your resume and cover letter before 11:59 PM (AEST) on Tuesday 1st July.

If you reside outside of Queensland, please note that this role requires relocation to Brisbane by your start date, as full-time remote work or fly-in/fly-out arrangements are not supported.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants may be required to undergo pre-employment alcohol and drug testing. The selection process will also include a skills assessments, video or phone interviews, psychometric testing, pre-employment health evaluations, and background checks, including criminal history and credit assessments.

Recruitment Agencies: We are managing this process internally and do not accept unsolicited applications from agencies.

Supporting a diverse workforce

Queensland Rail acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Elders of the lands and waterways our network traverses.

Our teams are People who Count. We encourage diversity in our teams, including different genders, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religions, neurodiversity, education levels and many more aspects. No two journeys are the same, and it’s because of our differences that as a collective, we achieve great things.

If you would like to discuss reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process, please contact Judy Williams at judy.williams@qr.com.au.