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• Design and develop a large, complex institutional data warehouse with diverse source systems
• Partner with analysts, system owners and senior stakeholders to shape trusted data solutions
• Full time, ongoing position based in Sandy Bay (preferred), Launceston or Burnie 

About the opportunity

As a member of the broader Data Warehouse team, the Data Warehouse Engineer has shared responsibility for the University of Tasmania’s Enterprise Data Warehouse. The role focuses on design, development, and ongoing support of the University’s data warehouse models and associated datasets and works closely with system owners and analysts.

What you’ll do:

• Apply data modelling techniques to design and build data models/datasets (e.g. star/snowflake models to support the University analysts and data driven decision making.
• Build and support ETL/ELT activities to ingest data from source systems or staging areas into the data warehouse models.
• Develop and enforce quality assurance procedures to ensure information and data relationship integrity.
• Investigate and resolve data issues in collaboration with source system owners.
• Design and build connections between end user BI software and an enterprise data warehouse.
• Automate data loads and cube/dataset builds.
• Liaise with database and/or Business Intelligence software vendors.

What we’re looking for:

• Knowledge or training equivalent to:
  • Tertiary level qualifications in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field and extensive relevant experience; or
  • An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Demonstrated dimensional modelling experience.
• Demonstrated design and implementation of data load processes, within a data warehouse environment.
• An expert level SQL skillset.
• Understanding of contemporary information and data governance principles.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to build and maintain effective and trusting relationships with stakeholders to interpret and understand requirements and effectively communicate expert advice.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills appropriate for all levels of the university.

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at HEO 7 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $130,943 comprising base salary within the range of $101,821 to $111,917 plus 17% superannuation.

How to Apply

• To apply online, please provide your CV and 1-2-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role, skills, capabilities and experience.  You do not need to separately address the success profile.
• For further information about this position, please contact Andrew Sylvester, Data Warehouse Manager,   Andrew.sylvester@utas.edu.au or 6226 6222.
• Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
• For current UTAS staff, in submitting your application, you acknowledge you have/intend to discuss your interest in this vacancy with your current manager and understand they may need to be contacted confidentially by the hiring manager as part of the assessment of your application.
• Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.

 503023 - Position Description - Data Warehouse Engineer.pdf

Applications close Tuesday, 12 May 2026, 11.55pm

The University of Tasmania acknowledges the Palawa/Pakana and Gadigal/Wangal people as the traditional custodians of the land, sea and waters of the areas upon which we live and work. We recognise their valuable contributions and deep connection to country and pay respect to Elders past and present.

As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive workplace, employment history and police checks may be conducted as part of the selection process.

To be eligible for this position, you are required to hold Australian or New Zealand Citizenship, permanent residency or a valid visa that enables you to fulfil the requirements of this role.