Want to build and optimise a cutting-edge data platform powering millions of Australians? Ready to scale a Databricks environment in a leading media organisation?

The Opportunity

The Databricks Platform Engineer will play a critical role in managing and optimising the Databricks Lakehouse platform across Seven West Media's data and AI ecosystem.

Working within the Data & Growth team, you'll ensure the platform is secure, scalable, and high-performing, enabling data engineering, machine learning, and real-time analytics across the business.

What you'll do:

• Administer and optimise the Databricks Lakehouse platform (clusters, jobs, workspaces)
• Manage governance including Unity Catalog, data lineage, and access controls
• Implement security models (RBAC/ABAC) and support identity integrations
• Drive performance and cost optimisation (autoscaling, monitoring, FinOps)
• Support data, ML, and analytics teams across platform usage
• Implement CI/CD, automation, and DevOps best practices
• Act as the key liaison with Databricks and external partners
• Ensure compliance with governance, security, and regulatory standards
• Maintain documentation and support onboarding/training of users
• Contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team environment

What you'll bring:

• Hands-on experience administering Databricks (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Strong knowledge of Unity Catalog, Delta Lake, Spark, and DBSQL
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, Scala, or Bash
• Experience with Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure-as-Code
• Solid understanding of cloud security, networking, and governance
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with experience in requirements gathering and presentations
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Databricks or cloud certifications (preferred)

Life at Seven

At Seven, we connect with more than 17 million Australians every month and we're proud to be one of the most recognised and trusted media brands in the country. Joining our team means being part of a culture that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous growth.

We have a market-leading presence across broadcast, television, publishing and digital through our renowned media businesses: the Seven Network and its affiliate channels 7two, 7mate, 7flix and 7Bravo; 7plus; 7NEWS.com.au; The West Australian; The Sunday Times; The Nightly and Streamer.

Perks & Benefits

• 7Perks: Exclusive discounts, wellness perks & recognition programs.
• Flexibility: Generous leave options, including fertility, parental & volunteering leave.
• Growth: Learn your way with Accelerate@SWM, SPARK Mentoring programs & more.

Our Values

We live and lead by: Be Brave. Better Together. Make It Happen.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

From employee advocacy groups to our Reconciliation Action Plan and gender equality certification, we're proud to lead the way in building an authentic, inclusive workplace.

Seven is proud to be the first media company in Australia to receive the WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality certification and is a proud partner of UN Women.

Apply Now

If you're ready to contribute to a forward-thinking, results-driven team at the forefront of Australian media, we encourage you to apply.

The Seven Network is an equal opportunity employer. Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.