NEMA Data Engineering and Visualisation Developer

Job Req ID

NEMA - 140196

Location

ACT; QLD 

 Employment Type

Ongoing, Full-time 

Classification

APS Level 5 - $85,687.00 and $91,809.00 plus 15.4% super (part time pro-rata)

Contact Officer

Zac Dodemaide at zac.dodemaide@nema.gov.au  

Office Arrangements

Flexible  - Flexible working arrangements can be negotiated in accordance with our Enterprise Agreement and the operational requirements of the role.
 

Applications close on 28/10/2025 at 11:59pm AEDT (midnight) - Late applications will not be accepted.

About our opportunity

This process is being used to fill 1 immediate position.

Applicants suitable for the role but not offered the position for the current vacancy may be placed in a merit list or pool to fill similar vacancies for up to 18 months anywhere in ACT; NSW; NT; QLD; SA; TAS; VIC; WA.
 

About the National Emergency Management Agency:

The National Emergency Management Agency's work has a real impact on the lives of Australians, particularly those living in rural and regional areas.

The National Emergency Management Agency's guiding principle is “Locally led, locally understood and locally implemented” and we bring together local communities, government, non-government and key industry representatives to support disaster recovery and resilience across the country.

Your work will help people who are recovering from natural disasters and prepare them for the future.

National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) was established on 1 September 2022 as a single, accountable Commonwealth authority that delivers a whole-of-nation approach to reducing disaster risk, planning, preparing for, responding to and recovering from all hazards across the emergency management continuum. 
 
NEMA works closely with states and territories to deliver the best outcome for communities across Australia. To help communities respond and recover, while preparing Australia for future emergencies, we:

• Fund programs and initiatives, big and small, that help communities in times of emergency, as well as to recover and prepare, including through disaster recovery funding and the Disaster Ready Fund to help reduce the risk and impact of disasters
• Have officers located across Australia, working in partnership with States and Territories to support disaster-affected communities to collectively build resilience, reduce risk and harm and effectively respond to and recover from disasters
• Provide national leadership to share knowledge, situational awareness and trends in disaster efforts to inform, guide and shape the national picture and decision-making at the Commonwealth, state and local government level – including through policy development and strategy to improve risk reduction, resilience and recovery
• Provide round-the-clock all-hazards monitoring and operational coordination for domestic and international emergencies, including supply chain disruptions, critical infrastructure outages, biosecurity risks and widespread cyber-attacks, and through supporting preparedness and response activities, including through the operationalisation of the Australian Government Crisis Management Framework.

For further information on NEMA’s purpose, vision and values, please see About us | NEMA 
 
Overview of the Branch and Section:
The Data and Analytics Branch is the central data science and analytics team within the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), responsible for a broad range of critical agency functions. These include data leadership, governance, GIS capabilities and statistical analysis related to disaster events, recovery efforts and mitigation strategies. The branch is a hub of data innovation, with a focus on data visualisation and automation, GIS capability to support the transformation of place-based data into intelligence for decision-ready insights, data engineering to support strategic and operational objectives, and providing analytical advice to support agency decision-making. To support innovation and decision making, the branch is responsible for the development and implementation of the Data Strategy, Data Governance Framework and any related policies or procedures as well as supporting the broader agency with any data needs.

The branch manages a comprehensive program of quantitative data analysis and research, and supports the self-service of data and information across the agency. The branch also has a large focus on collaborating with stakeholders in the emergency management data field, this includes state and territory governments through forums like the Australia-New Zealand Emergency Management Committee (ANZEMC). By providing leadership in evidence-based decision-making, the branch plays a pivotal role in supporting NEMA's policy and programs, ensuring that data-driven insights inform strategic initiatives. 
 
About the role:
The successful candidate will work in the Data Engineering & Visualisation team, which supports the wider agency by ingesting a diverse range of data to enable a broad spectrum of functions within NEMA. This dual-function team includes both data engineers and Power BI developers, and candidates may specialise in either area. Our ideal candidate will help solve complex data engineering challenges or create impactful data visualisations—such as Power BI dashboards—to support data delivery initiatives. Using strong testing and development skills, they will contribute to both strategic and operational projects, helping to achieve meaningful business outcomes across NEMA.
 
At times staff within NEMA may be required to work outside of standard business hours, particularly during the high-risk weather season.

Our ideal candidate:
The Agency is looking for people who enjoy working in a rapidly evolving and forward-thinking environment, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities daily. With a focus on innovation and progression, our ideal candidate will help to maintain and further develop our innovative processes. Whilst working in the Agency, you will be exposed to cutting edge technology as well as training resources that can fast track your professional development, allowing you to excel within and outside of the Agency. The successful candidates will be self-driven and seek to directly influence the key outcomes of the organisation. Applicants with either a tertiary degree or experience working in a data team will be highly desirable. 

We encourage applications from First Nations people, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age people and people from other diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing a working environment that values diversity and inclusion and supports staff to reach their full potential.

 Specific duties/responsibilities:

• Apply specialist skills to define, structure, and solve complex data engineering or visualisation challenges
• Contribute to strategic and operational projects by building scalable data solutions or insightful Power BI products
• Develop, test, and maintain data pipelines using Microsoft Fabric
• Design and deliver impactful data visualisations, including dashboards and reports, to support decision-making across NEMA
• Collaborate with various business areas to provide professional, trustworthy, and timely data support
• Work independently or as part of a cross-functional team to deliver high-quality outcomes aligned with NEMA’s objectives.

Role requirements/qualifications:  

• Tertiary qualification in a data stream will be highly desirable 
  
• Practical work experience in a data team will be highly desirable.

 
Applicant response:
As part of your application, you will be required to prepare a one page response document (minimum 11pt font in MSWord or PDF format), which you will upload in the next section.
 
Please ensure you read the instructions carefully, noting failure to address identified requirements may lead to your application being deemed ineligible.
 
Please prepare a one-page applicant response in relation to the advertised role, outlining:

• How your skills, knowledge and experience will be relevant to this role
• Why you are interested in the role and what you can offer us
• Any specific examples or achievements that demonstrate your ability to perform the role.

How to apply:

Prior to preparing your response it is recommended you review the Work Level Standards relevant to the classification you are applying to. It may also be useful to refer to the Integrated Leadership System information relevant to the classification. You are required to submit your application in the online recruitment system (ourPeople).

As part of your application, you will need to provide:

• Your CV
• Your Applicant Response document
• Details of two referees
• A copy of your data qualification
• Include your full name and the Requisition Number - 140196 in the footer of any documents being uploaded.

Eligibility and Specific Conditions of Employment

To be eligible to work with the NEMA you must:

• Be an Australian Citizen
• Fulfil the Agency's minimum requirements by satisfactorily answering all screening questions during the application process and successfully undergo a National Police Check
• Obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting (AGSVA) security clearance
• Satisfy a probation period (if applicable)
• Undergo a health assessment (if applicable).
   

Technical Assistance

If you are experiencing problems submitting your application online, please email the nature of the issues you are experiencing to Recruitment (recruitment@homeaffairs.gov.au) including screen captures if necessary. A response will be sent during business hours.

Notes

Remuneration: The Agency offers an attractive remuneration package, including salary, superannuation benefits and flexible working conditions appropriate to the level of the position.

If you have identified as having a disability, please indicate whether you require any support throughout the selection process. For further information please contact Recruitment: recruitment@homeaffairs.gov.au.