About Us

Join us at Cleanaway and contribute to making a sustainable future possible, together.

We transform waste into resources and renewable energy.  When you start to think of waste as a resource, it opens a world of possibilities.

As a high growth, ASX listed organisation with over 7500 employees, our goal is to be recognised by our customers as the most innovative and sustainable waste management company with industry leading HSE performance.  We are Australia’s largest company in this sector, providing essential services to millions of customers and communities nationally.

The Opportunity

As a Lead Data Engineer within our Data & Analytics team, you'll play a key role in shaping and executing Cleanaway’s data strategy. You will lead the delivery of high-impact projects spanning data engineering, reporting, and analytics—directly supporting business-critical initiatives across customer engagement, route optimisation, sales, and pricing.

You’ll guide a team of data engineers while collaborating closely with operations, commercial stakeholders, and external partners to drive smarter, data-informed decisions across the enterprise.

Your core responsibilities will include:

• Leading the design, development, and optimisation of data solutions within an Azure-based ecosystem
• Advising on the architecture and implementation of robust, scalable analytics and reporting solutions
• Contributing to enterprise-wide data architecture strategies and technical design options
• Ensuring team adherence to Cleanaway’s documentation standards, policies, and governance to streamline onboarding and delivery of analytics projects
• Collaborating with business users to gather, analyse, and translate requirements into data-driven solutions that deliver measurable outcomes

This is a strategic and hands-on role, ideal for a data engineering professional who thrives on creating business value from data at scale.

About You

You are a forward-thinking, solutions-focused data professional who brings both technical depth and business curiosity. You’re energised by complexity, motivated by impact, and able to lead confidently while collaborating across diverse teams.

You combine a passion for engineering best practices with a mindset of continuous learning and innovation. You’re not afraid to challenge the status quo and can communicate complex ideas with clarity and confidence to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

To thrive in this role, you’ll bring:

• A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field
• Strong experience in building and optimising data pipelines, data models, and analytical solutions combining multiple source systems
• Deep proficiency in Azure-based data engineering tools and frameworks (e.g., Data Factory, Data Lake, Synapse, Databricks, Snowflake)
• Solid expertise in SQL, ELT methodologies, dimensional modelling, and BI development (dashboards, visualisations, reports)
• Hands-on experience with Python or PySpark for data transformation and workflow automation
• Knowledge of modern software engineering practices, including CI/CD (Azure DevOps), automated testing, version control, and documentation standards
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality solutions on time, with strong attention to governance, quality, and operational sustainability

Why join Cleanaway?

• Competitive salary package
• Flexible working arrangements
• Career opportunities in a high growth, Australian business
• Supportive and safe work environment
• Paid parental leave
• Great company benefits: Employee share program, company discounts, salary packaging, flu vaccinations, EAP, discounts on private health insurance and more.

Our Process

Our recruitment process involves a number of checks including, but not limited to, criminal history, medicals, drug & alcohol testing, as well as verification of qualifications, licences and right-to-work status.

We are dedicated to improving employment outcomes and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We also welcome candidates of all ages, abilities, gender identities, experiences (including veterans), and cultural backgrounds.

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us by emailing inclusion@cleanaway.com.au.

Join us on our exciting journey towards a sustainable future.

Simply click the Apply button below or visit https://www.cleanaway.com.au/about-us/careers and let's make a positive impact together.

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