Data Engineer

• Join our business during an exciting phase of digital transformation.  

• Play a key role in driving forward a data informed culture across a range of business units.   

• Gain exposure to data analytics and leverage leading technology support and develop platforms and solutions across our portfolio of businesses. 

• Permanent, full time role, based in Perth CBD (with occasional travel to our Kwinana site)

WesCEF

Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy & Fertilisers (WesCEF) is a division of Wesfarmers Limited and has been operating in Western Australia for more than 110 years. Our eight businesses manufacture and supply essential products to over 225,000 customers in 26 countries, supporting key sectors including agriculture, mining, energy, construction and households.

Safety, sustainability and community are central to how we operate. We are committed to continuous safety improvement and are working toward net zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050.

With more than 1,300 employees across WA, Queensland and Victoria, we foster a respectful, inclusive workplace where diverse thinking is valued. Guided by our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy and Aboriginal Inclusion Plan, we support gender balance, cultural respect, Indigenous employment and flexible work. We invest in our people through training, career development and recognition programs.

With our headquarters in Perth, WesCEF plays a key role in supporting Australia’s economic growth and advancing a more sustainable future.

WESCEF: We create long-term value for critical industries and everyday life.

About the role 

As a Data Engineer, you will play a critical role in strengthening and scaling WesCEF’s enterprise data platform, supporting advanced analytics, AI use cases, and governed self-service analytics across the business. This role is a key replacement hire within the Data & Digital team, reporting to Analytics Lead.   

In this role, you will work across WesCEF on a range of data and analytics projects and improvements and, given the diversity of our business portfolio, you will work with a broad range of data including multiple operational plants, weather data, and customer analytics.  

Our Data & Digital team are delivering advanced analytics and AI-enabled use cases including production optimisation, operational insights, and data-driven decision support, with a strong focus on data quality, security, and governance. In this role, you will help drive our Microsoft Fabric-first data platform approach across the organisation, leveraging OneLake and Fabric Lakehouse as the core foundation. Using Fabric Data Engineering, Fabric Data Factory, Fabric Data Warehouse, and Real-Time Analytics capabilities to design and deliver scalable, governed data products that support analytics, AI, and reporting use cases across the organisation. 

While Fabric is the primary platform, you will also work with existing Azure Synapse Analytics and Azure Data Factory solutions to integrate with upstream and downstream systems and to support current workloads as part of the broader platform evolution. You will contribute to platform governance, metadata management, and data discoverability through Microsoft Purview, aligned to WesCEF’s enterprise data and AI governance framework. 

Power BI plays a critical role in delivering insights across the business, including operational and plant dashboards developed and maintained by the team, alongside increasing use of the Power Platform.

About You 

You will have demonstrated experience in data engineering, with sound hands‑on experience in data acquisition, data pipeline development, dataset and data model development, and analytics programs, supported by relevant tertiary qualifications. 

In addition, you will have: 

• Strong hands‑on experience building, operating, and supporting production‑grade data pipelines using Microsoft Fabric  

• Experience working with Azure Synapse Analytics and Azure Data Factory, including integration with Fabric‑based solutions 

• Solid experience with Microsoft data and analytics platforms, including Azure and Power BI 

• Proficiency in SQL, Python, or similar data engineering languages 

• A good understanding of Azure cloud architecture and modern data platform design patterns 

• Experience designing data solutions with a focus on data quality, security, governance, and reusability 

• A strong focus on delivering value‑adding, business‑driven solutions and understanding the impact of your work 

• A customer‑centric mindset with the credibility and communication skills to influence stakeholders at a senior level 

• A collaborative approach, contributing to a strong team culture and effectively managing competing priorities and deadlines 

• Availability to travel to our Kwinana site when required 

If you would like us to consider flexible working options, please let us know in your application. 

What we offer

At Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy & Fertilisers (WesCEF), we value our people and offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development and career growth, including:

• Competitive remuneration, including access to the Wesfarmers employee share plan and participation in our annual incentive plan
• Flexible working arrangements, including some work-from-home options where applicable
• Salary sacrifice opportunities, including novated leasing
• Access to a wide range of employee benefits across the Wesfarmers Group, including staff discounts at Bunnings, Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Kleenheat, as well as access to Wesfarmers-sponsored arts and cultural events
• Paid parental leave of up to 18 weeks
• Ongoing professional development and career opportunities across WesCEF and the broader Wesfarmers Group

Why WesCEF

At WesCEF, we are committed to building an engaged, high-performing and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We value diversity of thinking, skills and experience, knowing this drives innovation and better business outcomes.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

We are proud to support flexible working arrangements and understand that flexibility looks different for everyone. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to discuss your needs as part of the application process.

WesCEF operates across multiple locations, with our two major hubs based in Kwinana and the Perth CBD.

Applications close: Sunday 29th March 2026

Our recruitment process considers your alignment to our company values and the requirements of the role. We also have several checks which may be conducted to demonstrate your suitability for the role including but not limited to psychometric assessment, police checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, right to work check, qualifications, due diligence and/or reference checks.      

We reserve the right to commence the recruitment process prior to the closing date. Therefore, it is recommended to apply as soon as possible.      

Agency applications will not be accepted.