Full Stack Data Engineer

At Save the Children Australia, we’re not just crunching numbers—we’re using data to change lives. Every dataset we clean, pipeline we build, and dashboard we design helps deliver programs that protect, educate, and empower kids across Australia and the Pacific.

We’re looking for a Full Stack Data Engineer who is equal parts builder, problem-solver, and innovator—someone who wants their code to do more than power products. Here, your pipelines will power purpose.

What you’ll be doing:

In this full time, permanent role ideally based out of our Melbourne head office*, you’ll work as a part of our Technology team in to help us create lasting change for children everywhere.

You’ll be lending your skills in the following areas:

About you:

You care about quality code, but you also care about impact. You geek out on Python, SQL, and data modelling—but you’re motivated by knowing that your work drives real-world change.

Must-haves:

Bonus points for:

What’s in it for you:

We see and celebrate the unique value you bring to our organisation, and offer a range of rewards for your effort, including:

Follow this link for the full list of our employee benefits.

Does this sound like the place for you?

We’d love to hear from you. Submit your cover letter and resume below.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.

Applications close COB Friday 12th September 2025.

Position Description – Full Stack Data Engineer

For more information about this position, please contact Martin Holmstrand at martin.holmstrand@savethechildren.org.au or for more information about a career at Save, visit our Careers Page.

*We understand the need for work-life balance. We've advertised this role as full time permanent, but if you're looking for something different, please let us know. We offer flexible hours, remote working, and individual flexibility plans to ensure we’re providing you a personalised career.

We have tested our application process with diverse groups in mind, with the intent to ensure it's straightforward and accessible for all to apply. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and improve our ability to reach our most vulnerable client groups. But we also know there is no one-size fits-all when it comes to recruitment - so if we didn’t quite hit the mark for you, please let us know at people.culture@savethechildren.org.au. We’re dedicated to ensuring Save the Children Australia is a place where everyone can feel supported – no matter your race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, neurodiversity, culture and beliefs.

Save the Children Australia is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. We also support the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.

Save the Children is committed to providing and maintaining a safe working environment for its employees and client groups, consistent with our obligations under OH&S legislation.

If you are having any issues with uploading your application for this role, please contact people.culture@savethechildren.org.au for further support.