Senior Data Modeller / Azure Data Engineer

Long term Contract | Immediate Start | Flexible Hybrid | Sydney (Eveleigh/Redfern)

We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Modeller / Azure Data Engineer to join a major transformation program within a large NSW Government organisation. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in designing and delivering a modern data platform while helping shape the organisation’s future-state data architecture.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex data challenges, working with imperfect legacy environments, and combining strong data modelling expertise with hands-on Azure data engineering capabilities.

About the Role
As a Senior Data Modeller / Azure Data Engineer, you will work closely with Data Engineers, Technical Business Analysts, business stakeholders, and external vendors to design, build, and optimise enterprise data solutions.
You will be responsible for developing dimensional data models, supporting data migration initiatives, improving data quality, and contributing to the design of a scalable Azure-based data platform.
This is not a pure modelling role. We’re looking for someone who can confidently move between data architecture, modelling, engineering, and stakeholder engagement.
Key Responsibilities
* Design and develop enterprise-scale dimensional data models and star schemas
* Analyse and interpret complex legacy data structures
* Profile source data and identify data quality issues
* Build and support Azure-based data engineering solutions
* Develop and optimise SQL queries, data pipelines, and transformations
* Support data migration and integration activities
* Create and maintain data documentation and technical findings
* Collaborate with business stakeholders, vendors, and technical teams
* Support the redevelopment of Power BI reporting solutions
* Contribute to the design of the organisation’s future-state data platform
Required Skills & Experience
* Strong experience in Dimensional Data Modelling and Star Schema design
* Hands-on experience with:
o Azure Synapse Analytics
o Azure SQL
o Azure Data Lake Storage
o Python and PySpark
o Git / Version Control
* Advanced SQL skills, including complex data analysis and reconciliation
* Experience implementing Medallion Architecture (Bronze, Silver, Gold layers)
* Strong understanding of data warehousing principles and best practices
* Experience working with large, complex, and imperfect datasets
* Ability to investigate, diagnose, and document data quality issues
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Highly Regarded
* Microsoft Dynamics CRM
* Dataverse
* Power BI
* Metadata-driven ELT frameworks
* Data migration and modernisation projects
* NSW Government experience

What’s on Offer?
* Immediate start opportunity
* Initial 6-month contract with strong extension potential
* Flexible hybrid working environment
* Opportunity to contribute to a significant data transformation program
* Collaborative and supportive team environment
* Exposure to modern Azure technologies and enterprise-scale data initiatives

If you are a hands-on Data Modeller who enjoys working across both modelling and engineering disciplines and wants to make a tangible impact on a large-scale transformation program, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact anastasia.kikteva@talentinternational.com.

We’re seeking an experienced IT Support Consultant with strong Microsoft endpoint management expertise to join a large-scale digital workplace transformation project.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in modernising enterprise environments, supporting Windows 11 deployments, endpoint management, security uplift initiatives, and workplace technology improvements.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing and supporting Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM/SCCM) environments
• Delivering Windows 11 deployments and operating system upgrades
• Application packaging, software distribution, and patch management
• PowerShell scripting and automation
• Supporting Active Directory, Group Policy, Entra ID, DNS, and DHCP
• Managing enterprise VMware environments
• Collaborating with project teams to deliver workplace transformation initiatives
• Producing technical documentation and providing expert technical guidance

What We’re Looking For

• Strong experience with MECM/SCCM administration and design
• Experience with OS deployments, application packaging, and software updates
• Advanced PowerShell scripting and automation skills
• Strong Windows Server and Windows 11 administration experience
• Knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP
• Experience working within large enterprise environments
• VMware administration experience
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Desirable

• Microsoft certifications
• Experience working within government or highly regulated environments
• Knowledge of cyber security frameworks and governance standards

What’s On Offer

• 6-month contract opportunity
• Competitive rate of $119 per hour (inclusive)
• Major enterprise transformation project
• Brisbane-based role with hybrid working arrangements
• Opportunity to work with modern Microsoft technologies and large-scale environments

If you’re an experienced Endpoint, MECM, SCCM, or Systems Engineer looking for your next contract opportunity, Apply now or reach out to david.reynolds@talentinternational.com for a confidential discussion.

Our client is a leader in the financial services sector, undergoing exciting technology change.

As part of this strategy, they are looking for a Data Analytics Lead who will help shape the future of their analytics capability.

They are building an enablement-led function that creates trusted enterprise data foundations, governed analytics, safe AI capability, and self-service enablement across the business. You’ll own the layer that connects the data platform to real business decisions.

Required Skills:

• Leadership in analytics engineering, BI, or data insights, operating in an enablement-first model (not a centralized reporting factory)
• Hands-on experience designing and operating a semantic and metric layer, including dbt-style modelling (or equivalent)
• Strong understanding and experience running a certified-dataset programme (trusted datasets tied to decision use-cases with named owners)
• Strong Power BI expertise, including:
• modelling and performance
• governance approaches and BI standards
• defining and enforcing BI standards across teams
• Strong SQL skills, with comfort using Python for analytics tasks
• Proven experience delivering data literacy programmes and/or building a community of practice
• Stakeholder management skills, including translating business priorities into data products and pragmatically declining requests that should not sit centrally
• Coaching and advisory capability to improve adoption and confidence over time

Nice to Have Skills:

• Exposure to Azure Databricks SQL and lakehouse analytics patterns
• Experience with AI-enabled insight generation and/or AI design review

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead the data analytics function, working with a highly collaborative and supportive team.
For a confidential chat, apply to JP Browne

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Information Management professional to lead the strategic direction of information governance, records management, data quality, and digital transformation initiatives within a large and complex organisation.

In this role you will provide enterprise-wide leadership across information governance, records management, and data quality functions. You will also lead a team of information management professionals, partnering closely with stakeholders across the organisation to embed robust governance practices and support transformational change.

Key Activities

• Lead the development and implementation of enterprise-wide information and records management frameworks.
• Establish and govern data quality standards, monitoring data integrity and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee the transition to modern digital systems, including records management platforms and data repositories.
• Manage information governance risks and ensure compliance with legislative, privacy, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide expert advice on records management, privacy, data protection, retention, and disposal practices.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Drive stakeholder engagement and organisational adoption of new systems, processes, and governance practices.

Skills and experience

• Extensive experience developing and implementing information and records management frameworks and policies.
• Strong knowledge of public records legislation, compliance requirements, records standards, and audit frameworks.
• Demonstrated expertise in privacy, data protection, information governance, and defensible disposal practices.
• Experience leading teams and driving organisational change initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and influencing skills.
• Excellent analytical, project management, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience delivering training, coaching, and capability uplift programs across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Qualifications in Information Management, Records Management, Library & Information Services, or a related discipline.

Submit your application today or contact Alistair.barr@talentinternational.com for further information.

Our client is a large values-focused Federal Government Agency delivering services across the disability ecosystem and supporting operational decision-making through performance reporting and analytics.

They are seeking an APS5 Data and Reporting Analyst to extract, analyse and visualise data, produce consumable reports and dashboards, and provide insights to support workload management and emerging risk identification.

ROLE DETAILS:

• Location: Geelong, VIC
• Rate: $55.24/hr + Super (APS5 level)
• Eligibility: Australian Citizen (mandatory)
• Working Arrangement: Hybrid 2/3 split
• Contract: Initial term until 31^st December – likely extensions

ABOUT THE ROLE:

You’ll focus on identifying and communicating key trends and insights, and collaborate with business areas to develop and implement reporting and analytics that address key risks and emerging trends.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Extract, manipulate and present data to produce high-quality reports and visual outputs
• Analyse and interpret results to generate insights and communicate findings to varied audiences
• Ensure data quality and integrity through validation, cleansing and QA
• Develop and maintain dashboards, reporting frameworks and visualisations across tools/platforms
• Partner with stakeholders to capture requirements and translate them into reporting solutions
• Maintain technical/procedural documentation to support consistency and transparency
• Support project coordination activities including planning, task tracking and activity reporting

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• Strong data analysis and reporting capability with experience building reports, dashboards and visual outputs
• Confidence working with stakeholders and translating business questions into usable reporting products
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on data integrity and quality assurance
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a demanding and changing environment
• Desirable: Experience within the Australian Government or Health/Disability services

APPLY:

Submit your resume, or for further information please contact
Reece Prideaux – Talent International
reece.prideaux@talentinternational.com

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