* Are you passionate about data architecture, integration, and governance?
* Do you thrive in a role where your expertise directly supports strategic decision-making and performance across an organisation?
* Full Time - Fixed Term Contract.
Who we are:
With over 30 suburbs spanning 158.1 km2 and home to 148,000 people, the City of Salisbury is the second most populated local government in metropolitan Adelaide and the fourth largest local government, making it one of the most significant Council areas in South Australia.
The Role:
As the Data Platform Administrator, you will be responsible for building and maintaining a robust, secure, and scalable data environment that supports enterprise-wide reporting and analytics. You'll work closely with stakeholders to deliver high-quality, report-ready data sources that empower strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibility
* Enterprise Data Lake Management
Independently lead the design, implementation, and ongoing management of the enterprise data lake to support scalable and integrated data solutions.
* Infrastructure Configuration & Maintenance
Configure, monitor, and optimise data lake infrastructure and pipelines to ensure reliable and high-performing data flows.
* Data Integration & Quality Assurance
Develop and manage data ingestion, transformation, and integration processes, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and quality across all systems.
* Compliance, Governance & Security
Ensure all data practices align with organisational policies, governance frameworks, and regulatory standards, maintaining data integrity and privacy.
* Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
Work closely with internal stakeholders to deliver trusted, report-ready data sources that support performance monitoring and strategic planning.
Skill & Competencies:
* Proven experience in managing enterprise data platforms or lakes.
* Strong skills in data pipeline development, integration, and infrastructure optimisation.
* Knowledge of data governance, compliance, and security best practices.
* Excellent problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills.
Employees at City of Salisbury enjoy a benefit that includes income protection insurance for personal illnesses or injuries, health and wellness programs designed to support their overall well-being including skin checks, health seminars, flu vaccinations and free access to counselling sessions for you or your immediate family through our Employee Assistance Programs.
* Professional Development Opportunities.
* Inclusive and Supportive Workplace Culture.
* Contribute to creating and maintaining outstanding spaces for the Community to enjoy.
People who are of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity as well as people of culturally diverse backgrounds and of diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.
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