Databricks Platform Administrator at Seven Network

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Databricks, Unity Catalog, Delta Lake, Spark, DBSQL, Python, SQL, Scala, Bash, Terraform, CI/CD, Infrastructure-as-Code, Cloud security, Networking, Governance, Stakeholder engagement

Industry

Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

Description

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 Administrator 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. Be part of our story and unleash your imagination. We inspire millions of Australians with our exceptional content. We work as one connected team across our brands and all share a pride and passion for our company and in everything we do. Seven West Media merged with Southern Cross Media Group (ASX: SXL) in January 2026 to create one of Australia’s most prominent media companies, with a market-leading presence across television, audio, publishing and digital. SXL owns some of Australia’s most renowned media businesses and platforms, including the Seven Network and its affiliate channels 7two, 7mate, 7flix and 7Bravo; 7plus; 7NEWS.com.au; LiSTNR; the Hit and Triple M radio networks; The Nightly; The West Australian; The Sunday Times; and PerthNow. Seven is home to Australia’s most loved news, sport and entertainment programming, including 7NEWS, 7NEWS Spotlight, Sunrise, The Morning Show, The Voice, Home and Away, Australian Idol, My Kitchen Rules, Farmer Wants A Wife, The Chase Australia, Better Homes and Gardens, The 1% Club, The Front Bar and the TV WEEK Logie Awards. The Seven Network is also the broadcast partner of the AFL, Cricket Australia, Supercars, the 2026 Rugby League World Cup and the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Responsibilities

The Databricks Platform Administrator will manage and optimize the Databricks Lakehouse platform to ensure security, scalability, and high performance. They will also implement governance, CI/CD practices, and support data, ML, and analytics teams across the organization.