Department for Child Protection
Job reference: 852687
Location: 5035 - KESWICK
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Role Status: Full-time temporary vacancy available until 30 June 2027
Remuneration: ASO7 ($116,089 - $125,490 per annum) + 12% superannuation

Role Details:

Join the KidSafe Connect Program that is transforming child protection in South Australia!

The KidSafe Connect Program (KSC) is seeking a Senior Cloud Data Engineer to play a crucial role in driving the delivery of trusted, secure, and analytics-ready data within a cloud-native platform. Working closely with the KSC Data Lead, you will shape and deliver cloud-based data solutions that provide trusted, high-quality insights, enabling data-driven decision-making, robust longitudinal analysis, and impactful cross-agency reporting.

In this role, you will:

• Provide cloud data engineering leadership to deliver trusted, analytics-ready data assets that meet government security and privacy requirements.
• Lead analytical validation, reconciliation and assurance across data migration phases to certify the accuracy and integrity of cloud‑hosted datasets.
• Establish and maintain strong partnerships with a diverse range of stakeholders to support coordinated data activities and service reform.
• Provide governance assurance and compliance oversight for data initiatives, ensuring data integrity and alignment with departmental standards.
• Support data literacy across the program by translating complex technical concepts into clear, practical guidance for stakeholders.

About You:

• You will bring senior experience designing and delivering cloud‑based modern data and analytics platforms in complex, regulated environments.
• You are experienced in providing data migration and analytics assurance, including reconciliation, validation and certification of data.
• You have expertise in analytics engineering, including cloud data modelling, transformation, semantic layers, and metrics definitions.
• You can explain complex technical issues to non-technical audiences, supported by strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• You have strong knowledge of interagency data sharing frameworks, privacy legislation, and information security standards.

Why You’ll Love It Here – Perks That Matter:

At DCP, these are just some of the benefits you’ll enjoy:

• A collaborative team environment, working alongside people who are committed to best practice and making a meaningful impact.
• Flexible working options with tailored arrangements to help you balance work and life.
• Paid Parental and Partner Leave – additional paid time to support you and your growing family.
• Recognition and Growth – we celebrate your achievements and open doors to development across DCP.
• Salary Packaging – reduce your taxable income with a range of pre-tax benefits.
• Health Perks – free flu vaccination.
• Fitness Passport Program – access to more than 1,700 gyms, fitness centres and pools across Australia for you and your family.
• Wellbeing Support – confidential Employee Assistance Program services for you and your family.

See our full list of benefits.

About DCP:

The Department for Child Protection (DCP) plays a key role in the protection of children, young people and their families within South Australia. The department provides support to vulnerable children and young people to be safe, strong and connected.

Special Conditions:

• You must have a current Working With Children Check.

For a successful application, you will need to respond to all points listed under the your capabilities section of the role description. Please also note any special conditions that may be listed.

Enquiries:  Sadia Al Haque - Data Lead on 0469 813 957 or email: sadia.alhaque@sa.gov.au

Our workplace reflects the diverse communities we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. This includes women, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQI+ communities, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

To apply for this role, please click the 'apply' button to be re-directed to the DCP Career Portal.

Applications close: 03/08/2026 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- DCP Job Application Guide.pdf
- Role Description - Senior Cloud Data Engineer, KSC - ASO7.pdf

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.