2 x Data Engineers 18-month max term – Brisbane QLD
Full‑time | Permanent | Technology
About the Role
As Data Engineer, you will design, build and
maintain scalable data pipelines, integrations and platforms that support
Hewitt’s analytics, reporting and automation goals. Working closely with the
Data Architect, you will help optimise Lakehouse environments, improve data
quality and enable secure, reliable data delivery across the business. This is
a hands-on role in a collaborative technology team focused on practical
outcomes and continuous improvement working on a maximum 18-month contract.
- Build and maintain scalable batch and real-time data ingestion pipelines supporting analytics, AI, BI, and automation
workloads. (Python, SQL)
- Develop
structured and semi‑structured
datasets within Lakehouse environments (Databricks, Microsoft Fabric).
- Optimise
data pipelines for cost, performance, reliability, and maintainability
(Databricks, Azure Logic Apps, Azure Data Factory, Azure Functions).
- Implement
robust data quality, validation, and observability frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
·Build and maintain scalable batch and
real-time data pipelines
·Develop and optimise Lakehouse,
warehouse and integration environments
·Implement data quality, governance and
security controls
·Support automation solutions and
reusable engineering components
·Collaborate with stakeholders to
deliver trusted data products
About You
You are a practical and technically capable data
professional who enjoys building robust solutions and improving how data flows
across the organisation. You bring strong engineering capability, a structured
approach to governance and security, and the ability to work effectively with
both technical and business stakeholders. You are curious, collaborative and
committed to delivering reliable outcomes that support better decision making.
You Will Bring
·Experience building data pipelines
with Python and SQL
·Exposure to Databricks, Microsoft
Fabric or similar platforms
·Knowledge of data governance, quality
and security practices
·Integration and automation experience
across cloud services and APIs
·Strong communication and stakeholder
engagement skills
Life at Hewitt
With 120 years of family ownership, Hewitt is an
iconic Australian agricultural business with a deep commitment to land,
livestock and community. Over the past decade, Hewitt has evolved from its
livestock production origins into a global, sustainable protein producer, with
premium organic and grass-fed brands stocked by leading retailers across
Australia, the United States and Asia.
Guided by a vision to feed the world with a system
that lasts forever, Hewitt delivers ethical, nutritious protein at global
scale. Our fully integrated supply chain – spanning owned cattle stations,
trusted producer partners, processing and retail – provides unmatched
transparency, quality and resilience, setting Hewitt apart within the global
food system.
Hewitt is a hands-on, collaborative business where
being present matters. Whether in the office, on station, or in production,
you’re contributing to something real: real food, real impact, real teamwork.
Join Hewitt for the Opportunity of a
Lifetime
·Values-Driven Organisation
– Join a company with a 120-year family heritage, a clear purpose, and a
long-term focus on sustainability, animal welfare, and quality.
·Competitive Remuneration Package
– We recognise and reward your contributions with a fair and transparent pay
structure.
·Opportunities to grow and develop
– Learn on the job, gain new skills, and progress across office, production,
and farm/station roles.
·Support When You Need It
– Access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional
wellbeing.
·The Hewitt Experience
– Shared Connections & Celebration – Our teams come together to celebrate
wins and build connections through regular events, staff sales and recognition
programs.
What’s
Next?
Ready to join our team? Apply today.
In this role, you will play a key part in
building and maintaining the data infrastructure that powers business
decisions, designing and optimising data pipelines, managing large datasets,
and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable, scalable, and
efficient data solutions in a fast-paced environment.
Applications
Close on 16 June 2026
Hewitt
is committed to equal opportunity employment and to fostering a workplace that
values equity, diversity, and respect. Reasonable adjustments are available
throughout the recruitment process.
By applying, you acknowledge that proof of eligibility to work in
Australia will be required.
We
are managing this recruitment process internally and kindly request no contact
from recruitment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will not be accepted.
