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Data Platform Specialist

Companykdrvictori
LocationMelbourne
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 24, 2026
About The Company
Melbourne’s Yarra Trams is the largest operating tram network in the world. With more than 160 million passenger trips taken each year, Yarra Trams connects thousands of people with places every day. Since the first cable tram travelled along Bourke Street in 1885, the city’s tram network has become an iconic and much loved part of Melbourne’s identity. Melbourne isn’t Melbourne without trams. Yarra Trams is proudly operated by Yarra Journey Makers, a joint venture between Transdev Australia and John Holland. We work with the Department of Transport and Planning, alongside its transport agencies and operators to provide a fully integrated, sustainable transport service for the people of Melbourne. We're all Journey Makers, creating great journeys that connect people and communities across Melbourne.
About the Role

Ding! Ding! Trams are the heartbeat of Melbourne – come be part of our team on the largest and most iconic tram network in the world.


About the Opportunity

 

Yarra Trams is seeking a Data Platform Specialist to drive the technical governance, engineering standards, and data management practices that underpin our enterprise Data Management Platform (DMP). This role plays a key part in ensuring that the organisation’s data assets are secure, high-quality, and shared responsibly across the business and with the Department of Transport.
You will define reusable engineering patterns, uplift governance maturity, and guide the consistent use of Azure Synapse, Databricks, ADF and related technologies. You will also lead the development and coordination of data governance frameworks, support information management activities, and partner with stakeholders to improve enterprise data quality and reliability.


What You Will Be Doing

 

Data & Information Management

 

  • Implement and maintain the Data and Information Management Plan (DIMP).
  • Develop data governance frameworks, policies, standards and procedures.
  • Coordinate enterprise data sharing and information management processes.
  • Conduct maturity assessments, audits and gap analysis to support continuous improvement.
  • Maintain the Yarra Trams information asset register, metadata, and associated data models.
  • Support change management and uplift in data governance capability across the organisation.

 

Safety, Risk and Compliance

 

  • Support threat identification and risk mitigation for data and information assets.
  • Ensure privacy‑by‑design and security‑by‑design principles are applied across the DMP.

 

Stakeholder Engagement & Technical Leadership

 

  • Provide guidance and training to uplift data governance capability.
  • Collaborate with the Data and Analytics team to maintain data integrity.
  • Work closely with Data Owners, Custodians and the Department of Transport to align data standards.
  • Support adoption of consistent engineering patterns across Azure Synapse, Databricks and ADF.

 

 

What You Will Bring

 

  • 2+ years’ experience in Data Governance, Data Architecture or Data Analytics.
  • Strong understanding of Azure data environments, SQL and BI systems.
  • Experience implementing data governance frameworks and technical standards.
  • Experience with Azure data services including Synapse, ADF, Databricks and data modelling.
  • Familiarity with DAMA-DMBOK or similar frameworks.
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret governance or compliance requirements.
  • Ability to influence stakeholders across technical and operational domains.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

 

 

Applications close: 26 April 2026

Key Skills
Data GovernanceData ArchitectureData AnalyticsAzure SynapseDatabricksADFData Management PlatformSQLBI SystemsData ModellingDAMA-DMBOKAnalytical SkillsStakeholder EngagementInformation ManagementRisk MitigationPrivacy-by-Design
Categories
Data & AnalyticsTechnologySoftwareEngineeringGovernment & Public Sector
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
This role is responsible for driving the technical governance, engineering standards, and data management practices for the enterprise Data Management Platform, ensuring data assets are secure, high-quality, and shared responsibly. Key activities include defining reusable engineering patterns, uplifting governance maturity, and leading the development of data governance frameworks across technologies like Azure Synapse, Databricks, and ADF.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
1184
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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