Data Engineer

ABOUT THE ROLE: The Data Engineer plays a critical role in the ongoing development and optimisation of Richmond Football Club's data ecosystem. Responsible for the design, maintenance and enhancement of the Club's data warehouse and integration environment, this role ensures trusted, secure and accessible data is available to support decision making across all areas of the business. Working across fan, football, consumer, commercial and corporate operations, the Data Engineer will develop scalable data pipelines, manage integrations between systems, and contribute to the overall quality, governance and performance of the Club's data architecture. The role will work closely with stakeholders to ensure data solutions align with current and future business needs. As Richmond continues to invest in its technology and analytics capabilities, the Data Engineer will play an important role in preparing and evolving the Club's data environment to support advanced reporting, automation, artificial intelligence initiatives and long-term business growth. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Data Warehouse & Integration Development - Design, develop and maintain the Club's data warehouse, integrations and data pipelines, ensuring reliable and scalable data solutions across the organisation. 2. Data Quality, Governance & Security - Maintain high standards of data quality, integrity and security while supporting governance frameworks and best practice data management. 3. Platform Performance & Continuous Improvement - Monitor, troubleshoot and optimise data systems and processes to improve performance, reliability and operational efficiency. 4. Business Partnership & Analytics Enablement - Collaborate with stakeholders across the Club to understand business needs and deliver trusted data solutions that support reporting, analytics and future innovation. WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR: 1. Tertiary qualifications in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Engineering or a related discipline. 2. Demonstrated experience in a Data Engineer or similar role, with several years' experience in data engineering environments. 3. Strong SQL skills and experience with cloud-based data platforms, including Microsoft Azure and Snowflake. 4. Experience developing and maintaining ETL/ELT processes and integrations. 5. Knowledge of data governance, security and documentation best practices. 6. Strong problem-solving, stakeholder management and communication skills. 7. A collaborative approach and commitment to continuous improvement. ABOUT US: Richmond Football Club is one of the largest clubs in the Australian Football League, proudly rooted in our rich history and tradition. As we honour our past, we’re focused on building a Strong & Bold future – both on and off the field– through living our purpose of Belonging, Thriving and Winning. We understand the power of sport to connect people, and at the heart of the Club’s purpose is being involved with our community. At Richmond, culture is paramount, and the Club is committed to developing its people in a supportive environment. Belonging, Thriving and Winning is not just about connecting with fans and members, but about staff, players and coaches connecting with each other with humour and care, through storytelling and authenticity, to build genuine relationships. WHY WORK FOR US: • Award-Winning Culture: Join an organisation that is an Australian HR Employer of Choice finalist and a Flexible Work Champion. • Flexibility #: Enjoy a flexible work environment with options like flexible hours, work-from-home options, a relaxed dress code and the ability to observe public holidays that align with your cultural beliefs. • Inclusive & Belonging: We are deeply committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, ensuring that everyone feels valued and respected, no matter their background or abilities • Work-Life Balance: We believe in a ‘people first’ culture, where your personal and professional life can thrive together. • Growth & Development: Your growth is our priority with professional development opportunities tailored to suit your goals. • Wellbeing & Fun: We work hard but know how to have fun, fostering a high-performance, caring culture that values holistic wellbeing. • Community Connection: Make a positive impact in the wider community and engage with our charity partners by supporting the Alannah and Madeline Foundation or get involved in one of our community programs across Korin Gamadji or the Bachar Houli Foundation. • Perks & Benefits: Enjoy money can’t buy experiences, a range of perks, including discounts through our sponsors! Click here to view our Employee Value Proposition (EVP) to find out why you should work at our Club! OUR COMMITMENT TO THE SAFETY AND WELLBEING OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE: The Richmond Football Club is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for all children and young people. We exclusively hire individuals committed to fostering a child safe culture, irrespective of their role, and it is essential that all our staff understand their responsibility in relation to child safety. Individuals will require pre-employment checks, including a valid Working with Children Check for this role. APPLICATIONS: Please upload a cover letter and resume. Applications close 5pm October 16. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.