Senior Data Analyst - Daily Rate Contract, 6-12 Months initially
Join a leading Education Institution modernising its analytics capability. You will design robust dimensional data models, build Azure-native pipelines, and turn complex requirements into clear, actionable insights.
What you will do:
* Own the end-to-end data modelling layer (star/snowflake), semantic models and datasets that power enterprise reporting and self-service analytics
* Analyse a legacy environment and define future-state information and data models for an Azure platform, documenting with Lucidchart (or similar)
* Build and automate ELT pipelines using Azure Data Factory and Databricks (SQL and Python), with Git-based DevOps and version control for notebooks
* Deliver performant Power BI dashboards and reports, including modelling, DAX, usability and performance tuning
* Implement and maintain data access controls (e.g. RLS/OLS in Power BI) to ensure secure, appropriate access
* Translate stakeholder questions into analysis, models and recommendations that inform decisions
* Contribute to best-practice documentation, testing, data quality and continuous improvement
What you will bring:
* Proven experience as a data analyst or analytics engineer in modern cloud environments
* Deep dimensional data modelling expertise and ability to design scalable, well-governed models
* Advanced Power BI skills across modelling, DAX, visualisation and deployment pipelines
* Hands-on Azure: Data Factory, Databricks (Delta Lake, notebooks) and Git/DevOps
* Excellent SQL, plus Python for transformations and analysis
* Strong communication skills with the ability to engage non-technical stakeholders
Desired Experience:
* Experience in higher education, people/HR, research or operational data domains
Why this role:
* Shape an Azure-first analytics capability at scale with real impact in a mission-driven environment
* Collaborative team, modern tooling and scope to set standards that stick
* Flexible working arrangements - 3 days in office - 2 WFH
Location: Melbourne South-East
Rate: $900p/d-$975p/d
How to apply: Apply to this advert or get in touch