About the Collingwood Football Club
Collingwood Football Club (CFC) was founded in 1892.
Collingwood Football Club (CFC) was founded in 1892.
Local residents, community and business leaders and politicians all hoped that having their own football club could help bring a measure of pride to a downtrodden suburb.
In 2026, CFC is one of the great icons of Australian sport. Our history spans 130 years, 16 premierships and more finals appearances than any other club. Most importantly, Collingwood has grown from being a football club to a sports club with a commitment to our community.
The opportunity
The Data Engineer Lead is responsible for driving the organisation's data strategy by architecting and maintaining robust data infrastructure, enabling stakeholders access to timely, integrated, and reliable data for decision-making.
The Data Engineer Lead role also involves developing, testing, and maintaining the Performance Platform for live gameday analysis. The Data Engineer Lead works closely with departments across both Football and Administration to develop digital products and robust data pipelines that deliver valuable performance and business intelligence.
Key responsibilities include:
Full Stack Development
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Maintain and support the Performance Platform using React, Angular, C#, TypeScript, JavaScript, and Node.js, ensuring a seamless user experience for coaches, analysts, recruiters and staff.
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Maintain the Azure backend system to continue to adhere to DevOps best practices.
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Perform regular Quality Assurance checks on completed code, ensuring code quality and functionality before publishing to the live site.
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Collaborate with coaches, analysts, recruiters and staff to create innovative tools that improve decision-making both on and off the field, giving the club a competitive advantage.
Data Engineering, Automation and Analysis:
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Automate key business functions using Python, SQL, Power Automate, and other tools to create efficient workflows, reducing manual effort and improving productivity.
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Develop and maintain ETL processes using Snowflake and Fivetran, ensuring data integrity and delivering clean, actionable datasets for analysis and decision-making.
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Create dashboards and reports using data visualisation tools such as Power BI and Tableau, providing valuable insights to stakeholders across the organisation.
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Build Streamlit applications to support analysis, data validation, and operational workflows.
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Champion secure code and data practices using GitHub for version control and collaboration.
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Implement and optimise Google Analytics across Collingwood FC digital products, drawing customer insights to enhance digital strategy and fan engagement.
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Collaborate with stakeholders across all teams, supporting data-related technical issues, projects, and initiatives to ensure smooth data integration and usage.
Key Projects and Initiatives:
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Data Centralisation: Consolidate organisational data into a unified data lake, creating a single source of truth for performance analytics.
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Performance Platform: Provide ongoing support for live and retrospective football analysis, enabling real-time insights during games and training.
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AI Strategy: Navigate the evolving AI landscape, identifying opportunities to leverage emerging technologies for performance analysis and competitive advantage across football and business operations.
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Machine Learning Applications: Explore and implement machine learning solutions for recruiting, fan behaviour analysis, marketing optimisation, and business performance to drive data-driven decisions.
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Reporting and Analytics: Deliver data reporting solutions across departments to support operational and strategic decision-making.
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Automation and Workflow Efficiency: Automate key processes across departments, improving efficiency and freeing up resources for higher-value work.
About you
To be successful as the Data Engineer Lead, you will be:
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A skilled full‑stack developer across React/Angular, TypeScript/JavaScript, Node.js and C#.
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Experienced in maintaining Azure backends and modern DevOps pipelines.
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Proficient in Python and SQL for building reliable ETL/ELT pipelines.
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Capable of producing clear, actionable Power BI/Tableau dashboards.
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Familiar with practical applications of AI/ML for business and performance.
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An effective collaborator across technical, football, and business teams.
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User‑centric mindset with a focus on building intuitive digital tools.
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Strong problem‑solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
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Takes ownership, works proactively, and thrives in fast‑paced environments.
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Curious, adaptable, and eager to explore new data and AI technologies.
Football Club’s are fast-paced environments but you will engrain yourself into the Collingwood culture, remain agile, adaptable, and consistently champion our Company values of DO BETTER, SIDE BY SIDE, A NEST FOR ALL and FLY HIGHER.
What we offer
As a valued staff member of our Sporting Club you will be a part of a fun, inclusive and flexible work environment:
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Access to state of art High Performance Gym Facility
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Access to Professional Development and Learning Development Courses
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Access to tickets to all AFL and AFLW matches
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Access to exclusive partner offers, the likes of Nike, Emirates, AIA Vitality, La Trobe, CUB Economy, Business Class with Emirates, Sonos and TaylorMade
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Opportunities to support with Collingwood community outreach and volunteer programs (Magpie Nest Cafe)
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Behind the scenes access to Match-Day, including the ability to support in on-ground activations
To Apply
If you are interested in this position, please send through your CV and cover letter that addresses why you are interested in working with the Collingwood Football Club, how your skills/experience would qualify for the position, and how you would contribute to the culture of the organisation.
If you are interested in this position, please send through your CV and cover letter that addresses why you are interested in working with the Collingwood Football Club, how your skills/experience would qualify for the position, and how you would contribute to the culture of the organisation.
Please send this application to careers@collingwoodfc.com.au. Applications close COB Friday 6 February 2026 (however, we may close this earlier if we receive a large volume of applications).
Please keep reading…
Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized folks tend to only apply when they check every box.
So if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point above, please still get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.
We believe in being a Nest For All – we champion respect, diversity and inclusion to make our Club a safe and welcoming place for all. The Collingwood Football Club is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and diverse candidates. We provide a welcoming, safe and flexible approach to work and provide an environment that benefits from and enables the best from everyone.
As an organization we are committed to protecting children and young people from harm. It is essential that anyone involved with the Collingwood Football Club understands their responsibility in relation to child safety. Our organization requires all applicants to obtain a ‘Working with Children Check’ prior to appointment.
To learn more about working at Collingwood Football Club and our values, please visit https://www.collingwoodfc.com.au/news/76/careers
