Data Engineer

Job Type: Ongoing

Location: Canberra

Job Category: Information Technology

About Icon Water Icon Water is an iconic Canberra organisation that has been delivering essential water and wastewater services to the ACT community for more than 100 years.

Our people play a vital role in delivering services that support the health, prosperity and liveability of our region. Guided by our values of Care, Connection, Community and Courage, we are committed to building a high-performing, inclusive workplace where our people can thrive while making a meaningful contribution to the Canberra community.

Icon Water is an Equal Opportunity Employer which values diversity and inclusion. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and all ages. We also have a strong focus on gender balance within the organisation and encourage women to apply.

Job Description The Opportunity At Icon Water, data plays a critical role in supporting the delivery of essential services to the Canberra community.

As a Data Engineer, you will help shape how data is transformed into meaningful insights that drive better business decisions across the organisation. Working as part of the Enterprise Architecture team, you will develop and maintain data solutions that enable trusted, accessible and consistent information for reporting, analytics and decision-making.

Partnering with stakeholders across operational, technical and corporate areas, you will contribute to the development of a modern data ecosystem that supports self-service analytics, improves data accessibility and strengthens organisational capability. This is an exciting opportunity to work with contemporary Microsoft data technologies while helping a purpose-driven organisation realise the value of its data assets.

What You'll Bring You are a technically capable data professional who enjoys solving complex problems and turning data into valuable business outcomes. You can translate requirements into scalable, reusable data solutions that support reporting, analysis and operational decision-making.

You thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy balancing technical excellence with practical outcomes. Whether partnering with business users, supporting analysts or improving data processes, you take pride in delivering high-quality solutions that help organisations make informed decisions and improve performance.

Success In This Role Will Be Supported By

• Experience developing and maintaining Power BI dataflows, semantic models and reporting solutions.
• Strong capability in data extraction, transformation and modelling using technologies such as Power Query (M), SQL, Azure Data Factory and SSIS.
• Knowledge of dimensional modelling, star schema design and business intelligence best practices.
• Experience supporting self-service analytics and enabling business users to derive value from data.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure, Power Platform technologies and modern data engineering practices.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Tertiary qualifications in Data Analytics, Computer Science, Information Technology or a related discipline. Microsoft Power BI certifications will be highly regarded.

Why Join Icon Water? At Icon Water, you'll work with a broad range of stakeholders, modern Microsoft technologies and diverse datasets that support critical business operations. You'll have the opportunity to influence how data is used across the organisation, build valuable technical expertise and contribute to projects that improve service delivery, operational performance and customer outcomes.

In Return, We Offer

• Competitive remuneration package - Salary starting from $124,891
• 15% employer superannuation contribution
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Free gym membership and wellbeing initiatives
• Employee Assistance Program
• A supportive and values-led workplace culture

How To Apply If you're passionate about data, analytics and delivering solutions that make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Please submit your current CV and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Applications close Monday 26 October 2026.

For a confidential discussion, please contact [email protected].

For further information on the role, including key accountabilities and position requirements, please refer to the Position Description on the Icon Water Careers Portal .