Principal Domain Engineer

Build your career and Australia’s future.

Not many people can say they are working on building Australia’s future. With us you’ll be doing just that, leaving a legacy for all Australians. Plus, there’s equal employment, great training, and true flexible working arrangements.  

A fantastic opportunity has presented itself for a Principal Domain Engineer reporting to Executive Manager- Reporting Insights and Enablement

A bit about your role

The Principal Domain Engineer is a senior technical leadership role, responsible for guiding and strengthening the organisation’s Data & AI reporting and enablement capabilities. The role focuses on creating secure, scalable, and resilient reporting platforms that support trusted insights and informed decision‑making across the enterprise.

Working closely with delivery, security, and platform teams, the role establishes consistent data engineering standards, enables teams through reusable patterns and automation, and embeds cloud‑first and DevSecOps practices across the full data lifecycle to support sustainable, high‑quality outcomes.

A bit about you

The ideal candidate brings hands‑on experience building automation and data workflows using tools such as Python, Power Platform, and Alteryx, with a strong interest in applying AI to enable scalable, self‑service solutions for business users. They have experience designing and supporting enterprise‑scale data and analytics platforms, with a solid understanding of data modelling, cloud services, automation, and DevSecOps practices.

The role values thoughtful technical leadership, clear documentation, and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and senior stakeholders to prioritise work, guide standards, and deliver reliable solutions that create clear business value.

Life at nbn

To be part of nbn is to be part of something bigger. There’s so much more from here. Our pioneering spirit drives us forward every day. Together, we help lift the digital capability of the nation by building and connecting Australia’s best fibre infrastructure into homes and businesses, plus places and things, everywhere. We’re continuing to create Australia’s network—a network made for more. Not just a way for everyone to do the things they love but transforming the way they do them.

A more inclusive working world

nbn is committed to an inclusive, flexible, and supportive workplace where everyone can feel heard, valued, and respected. We believe diverse perspectives are the key to unlocking greater outcomes and encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures. That's why we have a Reconciliation Action Plan, Accessibility & Inclusion Plan, offer 18 weeks of paid parental leave, are a Pride in Diversity Platinum Employer, and have active employee-led diversity pillars. Click here to see our list of employee benefits and why we're recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women.

Equal Opportunities for All

We champion equal opportunities for all employees. If you have any accessibility requirements and would like to discuss adjustments for the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to contact us by emailing [email protected] or calling our Recruitment Accessibility Enquiry Line at +61 2 8918 9990. Please note, this line is dedicated to accessibility-related enquiries for the purposes of recruitment, and only enquiries related to accessibility adjustments will be answered. For other matters, please visit our Contact Us page on our website.

Where to from here?

If you think this role might be for you, we want to hear from you. Please apply by following the links and sending in your resume only. We do not require a cover letter or any selection criteria to be addressed.

Please note that this is a permanent opportunity and applications for this role will close at midnight, 7th April 2026

To be eligible for this role, you must have full working rights in Australia.