- Play a key role in supporting the Australian economy.
- Discounted food, travel, entertainment, gym membership, staff parking and, + more.
- Hybrid working environment | Mulgrave Location
Company
For 81 years, we've achieved success through our ability to innovate, placing a clear emphasis on how we best serve our customers’ needs. As demand continues to grow, we have expanded rapidly, now delivering a superior range of dry goods, frozen and chilled products, fresh seafood and meat, confectionery, paper products, and cleaning solutions.
In recent years, we’ve seen significant growth and invested in our systems and processes, building a close partnership with Woolworths Group that has continued to deliver high-quality service for our customers and suppliers.
In 2024, Woolworths moved to a 100% interest in the PFD business, bringing PFD exciting opportunities as a strategic part of the Group. Sharing expertise across both teams will ensure our continued success and drive further growth and unlock our collective potential.
About this Position
At PFD, we bring people together through food.
We're looking for a Data Engineering Lead to help shape and lead our Data Engineering capability, building the trusted data foundations that support reporting, analytics and future AI initiatives across the business.
Leading a team comprising a Data Scientist and Senior Data Engineer, you'll oversee how data is collected, transformed, structured and stored, ensuring it is scalable, reliable and easy for the business to consume.
This is an opportunity to lead from the front, shaping the future of Data Engineering while supporting key digital transformation initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a small team of Data Engineering and Data Science professionals.
- Design and oversee scalable data pipelines across multiple source systems.
- Establish and govern Kimball dimensional modelling standards.
- Build trusted data assets that support reporting, analytics and AI initiatives.
- Improve data quality, governance and engineering standards.
- Support digital transformation initiatives and the ongoing evolution of the enterprise data platform.
What We’re Looking For
Non-Negotiables
- Strong hands-on experience with Azure Databricks. (minimum 5 years hands on experience minimum with azure data bricks specifically, not AWS)
- Strong experience with dbt. (2 years hands on experience minimum)
- Demonstrated experience implementing Kimball dimensional modelling. (minimum 8 years experience).
- Experience operating as a Data Engineering Lead or Senior Data Engineer with leadership responsibilities. (lead experience preferred but if not, at least 5 years' experience as senior data engineer).
- Modern Data warehousing expertise leveraging medallion architecture (minimum 8 years experience).
Bonus Points
- Azure Data Factory (ADF)
- Microsoft Fabric
- Azure Synapse Analytics
What Success Looks Like
Within your first 6-12 months, you'll have:
- Taken ownership of the Data Engineering function and team.
- Delivered the first phase of foundational data builds.
- Supported the Connected Customer program through scalable data assets.
- Established engineering standards and Kimball-based modelling practices.
- Created the foundations for the next phase of operational data and analytics capability across the business.
What PFD is Offering the Successful Candidate
We are offering competitive remuneration, superannuation and other staff benefits (such as discounts on staff purchases, discounted accommodation, health insurance and banking).
Culture & Values
Customer Focus
Know your external and internal customers. Gain and preserve their confidence because we can only be successful if our customers are successful.
Respect
Treat people at work and in the community as they would like to be treated. Act safely, responsibly, and ethically.
Passion
Share the passion of making us a successful and dynamic company. Let’s celebrate successes.
Simplicity
Let’s minimise the complications of doing business so customer services are on time, accurate and reliable. Share ideas to improve our company.
Leadership
All of us can be leaders in our day to day working lives. Bring out the best in yourself and the people around you. Do what you say you are going to do.
How to Apply
If this sounds like your kind of challenge, we’d love to hear from you! Click the apply button and submit your updated resume and a cover letter.
Applications close Friday 31 July 2026 at 12:00 pm (AEST). Early applications are encouraged, as hiring managers may begin shortlisting candidates before the closing date. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All applications will be treated confidentially.
As part of our recruitment process, do you consent to undergoing employment checks? These may include a medical assessment (which may involve drug and alcohol testing), a National Police History Check, a Working With Children/Vulnerable Groups Check, and a Licence Validation/Demerit Point Check.
Please note: We do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies or third parties. Any CVs sent directly to Line Managers will not be considered, and we will not be responsible for any associated fees or costs.
PFD Food Services is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
