Lead Power BI Data Engineer

• Canberra, ACT – Hybrid
• 12 months + 12-month extension
• NV1 clearance

Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Lead Power BI Data Engineer to lead the design and delivery of a cyber security reporting and analytics capability within a complex government environment. This role will focus on developing scalable data solutions, integrating multiple data sources and delivering trusted Power BI reporting to support operational and executive decision-making. Working closely with technical and business stakeholders, you will help establish sustainable reporting practices and improve data-driven insights across the organisation.

Key Duties

• Lead the design, development and delivery of enterprise cyber security reporting and analytics solutions.
• Design and implement scalable data ingestion, integration, transformation and modelling solutions across multiple platforms.
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards, reports and visualisations for operational, executive and governance stakeholders.
• Leverage Microsoft data and analytics technologies, including automation and AI-enabled capabilities where appropriate.
• Establish data quality, governance, security, traceability and reporting assurance practices.
• Document solution architecture, data models and integration processes while supporting knowledge transfer and transition into ongoing operations.

Skills and Experience Required

• Proven experience leading the design and delivery of Power BI, business intelligence and enterprise reporting solutions.
• Strong technical experience in data engineering, data integration, ETL processes, data transformation and data modelling.
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft data and analytics technologies, including Power BI.
• Strong understanding of data governance, data quality, information management and reporting assurance.
• Experience translating complex business requirements into practical reporting and analytics solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work across distributed teams.
• Relevant qualifications in IT, data analytics, computer science or a related discipline, or equivalent demonstrated experience.

Experience with Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Services, cyber security reporting, automation or AI-enabled analytics will be highly regarded.

Application Process
If you would like to apply, please contact Emma on 0480 804 408 or email emma.gibbons@talentinternational.com
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Delivery Manager – Data & Analytics

12-month contract | Potential 12-month extension
Surry Hills | Hybrid – minimum 3 days onsite per week
Australian citizenship required

We are seeking an experienced Delivery Manager to lead the delivery of strategic data assets and analytics products for a federal government organisation.

Working within a Data & Analytics team, you will manage multidisciplinary specialists and bring together business requirements and technical solutions to support better decision-making and organisational performance.

About the role

• Lead technical business analysts, data engineers, data analysts and testers to deliver high-quality data solutions.
• Manage delivery scope, schedules, resources, dependencies, risks and issues.
• Develop and maintain delivery roadmaps aligned with program milestones.
• Manage and prioritise development backlogs based on business value and feasibility.
• Work with business stakeholders to define clear requirements and maintain documentation and traceability.
• Review business and technical designs against requirements and data governance, privacy, security and quality standards.
• Coordinate design and testing across CRM, data and integration platforms.
• Report progress, risks and issues to senior stakeholders and governance forums.

About you

You will bring:

• Demonstrated success leading data teams and delivering data and analytics change programs.
• Experience managing technical specialists to deliver robust solutions within agreed timelines.
• Strong planning skills across the discovery, design, build and implementation of data products.
• Experience working in Agile and hybrid delivery environments, using Jira to plan, track and measure progress.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to influence outcomes and resolve delivery challenges.
• Experience with project management tools such as MS Project and methodologies such as Agile, PRINCE2 or PMBOK.

Highly regarded

• Knowledge of data management principles and frameworks such as DMBOK.
• Hands-on data analysis experience using SQL or Python.
• Familiarity with AWS, Azure, Microsoft Fabric, Snowflake or Databricks.
• A commitment to improving outcomes for Australians with disability.

Apply now with your updated CV outlining your experience leading data teams and delivering data and analytics solutions.

Lead Data Modeller (EL1)

Our client is a large values-focused Federal Government Agency seeking an experienced Lead Data Modeller (EL1 level) to lead enterprise data modelling across a modern data platform and analytics environment.

This is a senior technical role combining Snowflake, SQL, dimensional modelling, semantic data models and Power BI, working closely with data architects, engineers and business stakeholders to improve data quality, consistency and enterprise reporting capabilities.

ROLE DETAILS:

Location: Richmond OR Geelong, VIC
Contract: 12 months + 12-month extension option
Working arrangement: Hybrid
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Security: NV1 Clearance preferred (Baseline minimum)
Eligibility: Australian Citizen mandatory
Applications close: Wednesday 11 November 2026

ABOUT THE ROLE:

You’ll take a leading role in designing and improving enterprise data models that underpin reporting, business intelligence and analytics across multiple initiatives.

Working across business and technical teams, you’ll translate complex requirements into scalable data structures, establish reusable semantic models and improve the consistency of business metrics, datasets and reporting outputs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the design and development of enterprise data models across Snowflake and BI environments.
• Translate business requirements into logical, physical, dimensional and semantic data models.
• Develop star schemas, fact and dimension tables, relationships and hierarchies.
• Design presentation-layer structures, SQL transformations and analytical datasets.
• Build reusable semantic models, KPIs and business measures for enterprise reporting.
• Optimise data models and queries to improve performance and reporting accuracy.
• Collaborate with data engineers, architects and analysts on modelling standards and integration requirements.
• Support data governance, documentation and consistent business logic across reporting products.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

• Extensive enterprise data modelling experience within large, complex data environments.
• Strong hands-on Snowflake experience, including analytical modelling, complex SQL, presentation layers and query optimisation.
• Advanced understanding of logical, physical, dimensional and semantic data modelling.
• Experience with star schemas, fact/dimension tables, data normalisation and ER modelling.
• Proficiency with ERwin or equivalent data modelling tools.
• Strong experience developing semantic models for Power BI or similar enterprise BI platforms.
• Understanding of data governance, metadata, naming conventions and modelling standards.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, including technical workshops and translating business requirements into data designs.

HIGHLY DESIRABLE:

• Cloud data platform experience across AWS, Databricks, MS Fabric, Redshift or similar.
• Experience with enterprise data transformation, architecture or data strategy initiatives.
• Knowledge of master data management, data quality and governance frameworks.
• Previous Australian Federal Government or highly regulated industry experience.

APPLY:

Submit your resume, or for further information please contact

Reece Prideaux – Talent International
reece.prideaux@talentinternational.com

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Snowflake Data Engineer – Cortex AI / GenAI

Talent International is partnering with a leading organisation to recruit an experienced Snowflake Data Engineer to develop scalable data solutions and AI-powered analytics capabilities.

This role is suited to someone with strong hands-on Snowflake engineering experience who has worked with Cortex AI, Generative AI and modern data engineering practices.

Experience within banking or financial services will be highly regarded.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable data pipelines and data products using Snowflake.

• Build and optimise ETL/ELT processes, data models and semantic views.

• Develop AI-powered solutions using Snowflake Cortex AI.

• Build agentic AI workflows supporting search, summarisation, recommendations and automation.

• Develop and optimise SQL, Python, stored procedures, streams and tasks.

• Implement data governance, metadata, lineage and security controls.

• Support CI/CD processes and software engineering best practices.

• Optimise Snowflake performance, scalability and cost efficiency.

• Work closely with business and technical stakeholders to deliver AI-enabled analytics solutions.

About You

• Minimum 5 years’ relevant data engineering experience.

• Experience delivering at least two Snowflake implementation projects, including Cortex AI or GenAI.

• Strong hands-on experience with Snowflake, SQL and Python.

• Proven experience designing and optimising ETL/ELT pipelines and data models.

• Practical experience developing AI-powered solutions using Snowflake Cortex AI.

• Understanding of agentic AI workflows and Generative AI applications.

• Knowledge of data governance, metadata, lineage and security best practices.

• Experience with CI/CD and modern software engineering practices.

• Previous banking, financial services or regulated industry experience will be highly regarded.

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to work with Snowflake Cortex AI and emerging Generative AI technologies.

• Build enterprise data products and intelligent analytics solutions.

• Work within a complex enterprise technology environment.

If you’re an experienced Snowflake Data Engineer with practical Cortex AI or GenAI experience, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now for a confidential discussion.

Senior Platform Engineer – Snowflake (Azure)

Sydney | 6-month contract | Potential extension

Talent International is partnering with a leading organisation to recruit an experienced Senior Platform Engineer to support the design, automation and management of its Snowflake platform on Azure.

We’re looking for someone with strong hands-on experience across Snowflake, Azure, Terraform and CI/CD, ideally within banking or financial services.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, configure and manage Snowflake environments on Microsoft Azure.

• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform.

• Build and manage CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Bitbucket.

• Configure Azure services including Storage, Key Vault, Entra ID, networking and security integrations.

• Manage Snowflake accounts, warehouses, roles, permissions and integrations.

• Automate deployments, environment promotions, releases and rollback processes.

• Implement monitoring, logging, security controls and operational improvements.

• Troubleshoot platform issues and ensure reliability, security and performance.

About You

• Minimum 5 years’ relevant platform engineering experience.

• Experience delivering at least two Snowflake implementations on Azure.

• Strong hands-on expertise in Terraform, Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD automation.

• Experience with Jenkins, Bitbucket and DevSecOps practices.

• Strong understanding of Azure infrastructure, identity management, networking and cloud security.

• Experience managing enterprise Snowflake environments across development, testing and production.

• Previous experience in banking, financial services or other regulated environments will be highly regarded.

What’s on Offer

• Initial 6-month contract with potential extension.

• Sydney-based opportunity.

• Work with modern Snowflake and Azure technologies in a complex enterprise environment.

If you’re an experienced Platform Engineer with strong Snowflake and Azure expertise, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now for a confidential discussion.

Data Governance Specialist | NSW Government

Lead the design of an enterprise-wide Data Governance Framework and Operating Model

Major NSW Government organisation

Talent International is partnering with a major NSW Government organisation to recruit an experienced Data Governance Specialist to lead the design and establishment of an enterprise-wide Data Governance Framework and Operating Model.

This is a senior, strategic opportunity to work closely with executive stakeholders and business leaders, establishing practical and sustainable governance practices that improve how data is owned, managed and utilised across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of an Enterprise Data Governance Framework and Operating Model.

• Identify key data domains, strategic data assets and associated ownership and stewardship responsibilities.

• Develop governance structures, policies, standards, procedures and accountability models.

• Provide expert advice on data governance best practices and industry standards.

• Engage with executives, business leaders and stakeholders to build consensus and organisational buy-in.

• Develop recommendations for implementation, change management and capability uplift.

• Identify and manage governance-related risks and challenges.

• Establish practical governance arrangements that support consistent enterprise-wide data management.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience designing and establishing enterprise-wide Data Governance Frameworks and Operating Models.

• Strong understanding of data ownership, stewardship, governance structures and accountability models.

• Proven experience leading strategic data governance initiatives in large, complex organisations.

• Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, particularly working with senior executives.

• Ability to influence stakeholders, navigate competing priorities and build organisational consensus.

• Experience driving organisational change and supporting the adoption of new governance practices.

• Strong communication, facilitation and documentation skills.

• Ability to translate governance best practices into practical, business-focused outcomes.

• Previous NSW Government or broader public sector experience will be highly regarded.

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to shape enterprise-wide data governance practices.

• Work directly with senior executives and business leaders.

• Play a key role in establishing a sustainable Data Governance Framework and Operating Model.

• Contribute to a significant strategic initiative within a major NSW Government organisation.

How to Apply

If you’re an experienced Data Governance Specialist who has successfully designed and established enterprise-wide governance frameworks, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or reach out to Talent International for a confidential discussion.

• Contract until end of April 2027 – Government Agency
• Melbourne CBD Location – Hybrid Working Arrangement
• Databricks, Python, SQL and Azure

We are seeking a Data Engineer – Databricks to join a major data platform migration program. You will play a hands-on role in transitioning an existing SQL Server data warehouse and associated pipelines to a modern Databricks and Azure environment.

Key Responsibilities
Lead the migration of an existing SQL Server data warehouse and ETL environment into Databricks and Azure.

• Translate existing SQL warehouse structures, queries, stored procedures and ETL logic into scalable Databricks solutions.
• Build and develop Databricks notebooks, data pipelines and workflows using SQL and Python.
• Analyse existing SQL data and processes, identify migration requirements
• Support data validation, testing, optimisation and troubleshooting throughout the migration

Key Skills and Experience

• 10+ years of hands-on experience as a Data Engineer.
• Strong hands-on experience with Databricks, including data engineering, notebooks, workflows and pipelines.
• Advanced SQL skills, with proven experience working with data warehouses
• Strong Python development skills, particularly for building data pipelines
• Proven experience migrating SQL Server data warehouses, ETL processes or data platforms to Databricks or similar modern data platforms.

What’s in it for you:

• Contract until end of April 2027
• Government Agency
• Melbourne CBD/ Hybrid Working Arrangement

Apply now to secure an interview or contact Donal McCann on donal.mccann@talentinternational.com for a confidential discussion.

Our client is an iconic Australian organisation delivering a large enterprise transformation program and we’re seeking an experienced Program Cost Modeller to deliver a new, integrated and audit-defensible whole-of-program cost model through to completion.

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What you’ll be doing

• Build an integrated, driver-based program cost model aligned to a revised delivery roadmap
• Translate scope, schedule, resourcing, supplier commitments and assumptions into a transparent cost + cashflow view
• Reconcile actuals, commitments, forecasts, suppliers and workforce plans into a controlled baseline
• Deliver business case-ready outputs, including inputs for the Investment Evaluation Model (IEM)
• Produce scenario and sensitivity modelling (timing, scope, sequencing, resourcing mix, supplier costs, contingency)
• Establish strong model governance: assumption register, source register, version control, QA checks and handover documentation

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What you’ll bring

• Strong background in program/portfolio cost modelling within large, complex transformation or technology programs
• Demonstrated experience producing models for investment approval, business cases, funding decisions and executive governance
• Advanced skills in scenario modelling, cashflow forecasting, cost-to-complete/EAC and movement/bridge analysis
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills across Finance, Planning, Commercial and delivery teams
• A focus on transparency, traceability and auditability

For more information feel free to contact Ben Austin at ben.austin@talentinternational.com

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