Group
Occupation
223233 Data Engineer
Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
First release
223233 Data Engineer
Designs, builds, operationalises and maintains the systems and processes for storing, transforming and analysing datasets.
Skill level: 1
Main tasks
- Builds, tests and maintains data pipelines to support analytics and data processing systems
- Develops and optimises processes and tools for data extraction, transformation and loading
- Identifies, designs and implements process improvements, including automating manual processing, optimising data delivery, and redesigning infrastructure for optimum scalability
- Implements secure data handling and storage procedures, protects data privacy, and ensures compliance with regulations and best practices