Introduction Make a difference where it matters most At Housing Choices Australia, we believe everyone deserves a safe and affordable home. We are a leading not-for-profit housing provider committed to building inclusive and thriving communities. Our Five-Year Strategic Plan (2024–29) prioritises people and aims to deliver social impact, sustainable growth, and empowered teams. Join us in building a better future, one home at a time. Why you will love working with us Join a passionate, purpose-driven team where your work creates lasting impact, and your wellbeing, growth, and individuality are genuinely valued. Purposeful impact – make a meaningful difference in people’s lives by supporting inclusive, safe, and affordable housing. Growth and development – enhance your skills and advance your career through tailored learning opportunities. Balance that works – enjoy 5 weeks annual leave and flexible working arrangements suited to your lifestyle. Valuable benefits – increase your income through salary packaging, salary continuance insurance, and 16 weeks of paid parental leave. Supportive culture – be recognised and celebrated in an inclusive, values-driven workplace. Description About the role We are seeking an experienced Manager, Data Platforms to lead the design, delivery, and ongoing operation of the organisation’s enterprise data platform including data lake, data warehouse, and analytics environments . Reporting to the Director of Technology and Data Services, this role is responsible for ensuring data platforms are secure, reliable, scalable, and fit for purpose, enabling trusted insights and informed decision-making across the organisation. You will provide technical leadership and operational oversight to manage a Microsoft-based data ecosystem with Microsoft Fabric at its core. Key Responsibilities: Lead the technical strategy, roadmap, and evolution of the enterprise data platform, including Microsoft Fabric, data lake, and data warehouse capabilities, aligned to organisational and enterprise architecture standards. Own the end-to-end design and engineering oversight of data platform services, including data ingestion, transformation, modelling, semantic layers, and analytics, ensuring solutions are secure, resilient, and scalable. Accountable for the availability, performance, and reliability of data platforms, balancing project delivery with business-as-usual operations, lifecycle management, and continuous optimisation. Enable trusted reporting and analytics by governing Fabric Lakehouse and Warehouse models, semantic datasets, and Gold-layer reporting assets, supporting consistent definitions and governed self-service analytics. Ensure data platforms meet privacy, security, and regulatory obligations, embedding governance controls, access management, auditability, and responsible data use practices. Lead data platform delivery across enterprise programs and initiatives, acting as the primary escalation point and translating complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders. Build and lead a high-performing data platform team and manage vendor and partner relationships to deliver sustainable capability uplift and value for money. Skills And Experiences About you You are an experienced data platform leader with a strong technical foundation and a collaborative, outcomes-focused approach. You bring a blend of hands-on expertise and strategic thinking, with the ability to design, operate, and evolve enterprise data platforms that support trusted decision-making. You will bring: A degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience). Strong experience designing and managing data integration and pipeline solutions, including ETL/ELT processes, API integrations, and data movement across complex environments. Proven capability working across cloud and hybrid data ecosystems, including Azure and on-premises platforms, to deliver secure and scalable solutions. Deep technical expertise across the Microsoft data stack, including Microsoft Fabric, SQL Server, Azure Data Factory, Power BI (Power Query and DAX), and data modelling approaches. Experience with data governance and management practices, including tools such as Microsoft Purview, master data management, metadata, and data quality controls. Strong documentation and technical writing skills, with experience producing standards, training materials, and operational documentation. An effective communicator, able to build trusted relationships and clearly explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences. Our values in action Everything we do is guided by our shared values: Putting people first – we listen, respect, and respond to our communities. Working together – collaboration helps us achieve better outcomes. Doing the right thing – we act with integrity and accountability. Acting boldly – we innovate to address current housing challenges. We are committed to a strategy that supports tenant wellbeing, organisational growth, environmental responsibility, and workforce empowerment. Belong at Housing Choices We are an inclusive and values-led employer, proudly welcoming people of all identities and backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA individuals, and those with lived experience of housing insecurity. We support inclusive hiring practices. Please let us know your pronouns or if you require any adjustments during the application process, as we are here to assist you. How to apply Apply now! Applications close: 16 February 2026, unless a suitable candidate is identified earlier. For further information, please contact careers@hcau.org.au. If you do not meet every requirement, please still apply, as we value potential and diverse experiences as much as a perfect CV. Disclaimer: To the best of Housing Choices Australia’s knowledge, this information is valid at the time of publication. Agencies, thank you for thinking of us, but our recruitment is managed internally, and we will reach out to our preferred suppliers if we need assistance
