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Senior Data Engineer

Perth

 

We're leading Western Australians to their intelligent energy future.

And we want you to be part of it.

 

You might know us as Western Australia's largest electricity generator and energy retailer, supporting 1.2 million customers across the state.

 

But what you might not know, is that we’re investing in renewable energy projects, including wind farms and big batteries, to help build a more sustainable and reliable future.

 

Our Big Battery is now live in Kwinana, we’re expanding the Warradarge Wind Farm, the WA EV Network has launched, and we have many other projects in the works.

 

We're a purpose-driven organisation, owned by the people of WA. Our commitment is to ensure all Western Australians have access to secure, reliable, and sustainable energy.

 

We believe that the benefits of renewable energy aren’t just for some, they're for everyone.

 

This is where you come in.

 

Role Description:

The Senior Data Engineer is a newly created opportunity in our Cyber and Information Security Business Unit based at our Central Park office in Perth.

 

The main purpose of this role is to build, optimise, and operationalise scalable data pipelines that enable Synergy’s most critical data and analytics initiatives. Acting as a key interface between business units and technical teams, the Senior Data Engineer ensures curated, high-quality data is delivered to analysts, data scientists, and other consumers, while promoting effective data management practices and driving impactful analytics solutions.

Job responsibilities:

  • Develop, maintain, and optimise scalable batch and streaming data pipelines, data warehouses, and ETL solutions.
  • Ensure data platforms, pipelines, and models meet performance, reliability, security, and data quality standards.
  • Develop and deploy scalable, business-ready data models that support analytics and decision-making.
  • Drive data governance practices, including data quality, security, master data, metadata management, and automated data-driven improvements.
  • Promote data literacy, champion best practices, and contribute to continuous improvement and innovation across analytics and information management capabilities.

What you will bring:

  • Qualification in computer science, engineering, statistics, applied mathematics, database administration, business intelligence, data architecture or related field.
  • 5-7 years professional experience in a business intelligence, modelling, analytics or data engineering role
  • Proven experience working with data pipelines, ingestion or ETL processes
  • Proven experience developing a data lake or data warehouse
  • Proven experience supporting a data science function through preparation/munging of data

 

So, what's it like working for Synergy?

 

As one of Australia's most trusted utility brands, we value our customers, the community we operate in, and our people. When you work with us, you'll be joining an inclusive and proactive organisation, one that enables innovative thinking, accountable leadership, and collaboration. It's how we're creating an exceptional workplace, and we want you to be part of it.

 

At Synergy we have a wide range of benefits designed to help you balance your work and home life, support your health and wellbeing along with having access to professional development opportunities.

 

Here's a just a few of the benefits you'll have access to as a Synergy employee:

 

  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Generous paid parental leave
  • Other leave options including reproductive and purchased annual leave
  • Volunteer leave so you can give back to your community
  • Learning and development opportunities

 

More details can be found here

 

At Synergy we believe in creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone can thrive and feel a true sense of belonging. We're proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer by the Diversity Council of Australia. We celebrate our diversity and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, especially those from underrepresented groups.

 

Have we sparked your interest? We hope so. It’s an exciting time for energy in Western Australia – and you’re connected to it.

 

Click 'Apply' below to get started with your application.

 

Applications close Friday the 11th of September 2026, however Synergy reserves the right to close applications when a suitable pool of candidates is identified.

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Need some help?

Get in touch with our Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@synergy.net.au

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