Data Engineering

Location: Docklands or any metro campus location

Role Type: Full-Time, Ongoing

Remuneration: $119,282.51 - $137,976.68 + 12% super

About us:

At Bendigo Kangan Institute we change lives through the power of education and skills.

BKI brings together Bendigo TAFE, Kangan Institute, VETASSESS and eWorks, to connect people and industries with the transformative power of education and careers. 

We deliver future-ready skills, training, and assessment solutions, as well as lifelong learning opportunities. Our vision is to become Australia’s leading skills provider.

If you are passionate about joining an agile and forward-thinking organisation that fosters innovation or thrive on being part of an inclusive and united team that puts the customer first, please read on.

About The Role:

We are seeking a talented Data Engineer to join our growing data team and play a pivotal role in advancing our Central Data Platform.

Reporting to the Senior Data Engineer, you will design, develop and optimise scalable data models and pipelines that deliver trusted, high-quality data for reporting, business intelligence and advanced analytics. Working closely with business stakeholders, ICT teams and data professionals, you will help transform complex data into valuable insights that support strategic decision-making across the organisation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing and developing conceptual, logical and physical data models aligned with enterprise architecture and business requirements
• Building, maintaining and optimising cloud-based data pipelines and data platforms using modern engineering practices
• Collaborating with business and technical stakeholders to deliver reliable, secure and high-quality data solutions that support reporting, analytics and decision-making

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate data professional who enjoys solving complex challenges, working with modern technologies and contributing to meaningful outcomes in the education sector.

We are excited about you because you have:

• Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining data pipelines, data warehouses, data lakes or cloud-based data platforms
• Strong technical skills across SQL, Python and modern data engineering tools such as dbt, Apache Spark, Airflow or similar technologies
• Experience working with cloud-based environments, with Azure experience highly regarded
• Strong understanding of data modelling methodologies, database design and data warehousing concepts
• Excellent problem-solving, stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• A collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively within agile, cross-functional teams
• Experience within the education sector is desirable but not essential
  
  

We can offer you:

• Attractive work-life balance and flexible work options
• Free onsite parking for most campuses
• Professional development programs
• Fitness Passport Program with exclusive access for you and your family to 230+ locations Australia wide
• Counselling support (EAP) and Health & Wellbeing initiatives throughout the year
• Meaningful work that drives positive social impact  
• The opportunity to build a career in a world leading vocational education and training sector, with diverse and emerging career opportunities across Australia.

The Essential Paperwork:

• Working with Children Clearance (WWCC)
• Current police check
• Certified right to work documentation
• Certified copies of your qualifications and transcripts

Need support with your application?

• For any accessibility requirements during the recruitment process, please contact careers@kangan.edu.au

Ready to make the switch? Click 'Apply Now' to join our team by sending us your updated resume and cover letter.

Want to know more? Contact careers@kangan.edu.au

Only applications from candidates with valid working rights will be considered. We are a child safe and equal opportunity employer and therefore the successful candidate will be required to hold a current Working with Children check clearance

Bendigo Kangan Institute acknowledges that their campuses are located on the ancestral lands of the Djaara people of Dja Dja Wurrung, Wurundjeri Peoples of the Kulin Nations, Yorta Yorta Nations and the Gunaikurnai people. The Institute respects their Elders past present and emerging and cultural heritage, and we recognize their continuing connection to land, waters, and culture.

Applications close: 11:59PM on Thursday 13 August 2026

Applications will be assessed as they come in – we may start interviews before the closing date.

NOTE: Bendigo Kangan Institute reserves the right to withdraw this position at any time.