Canberra, ACT, Australia

Power BI Specialist

 Job Description:

Australian Citizens residing in Australia only respond. eligible to get baseline clearance

Power BI Specialists will be required to have:

  • Advanced skills in in Power BI and intermediate level SQL including the ability to refine and maintain models,
  • Familiarity with Power BI architecture, administration, governance and the integration of Power BI with other cloud services,
  • Experience in maintaining and overseeing a broad range of large datasets,
  • Proficiency in Excel to store and analyze data, including using formulas and data manipulation to tell a story,
  • Ability to assist and train departmental resources in integrating Power BI reports and dashboards into other Microsoft 365 and Azure based services,
  • Strong written and oral communication, and ability to deliver complex data products and reports under tight timeframes,
  • Be able to apply judgement and critical thinking skills to problem solve - including the ability to troubleshoot issues and identify the root cause of data inconsistencies and errors, and Relevant qualifications and demonstrated experience in information technology, data management, or related fields would be highly regarded

Address each selection criteria.

Essential criteria

1. Advanced skills in Power BI, DAX and intermediate level SQL, including the ability to build refine and maintain Dataflows and models30%

2. Ability to integrate Power BI artefacts with other Microsoft 365 and Azure based services including utilising APIs to support tenant level reporting30%

3. Strong written and oral communication, and an ability to support and train departmental resources on Power BI and resolve platform related errors and user issues15%

4. Experience and proficiency in Excel to store and analyse data, including using formulas and data manipulation to tell a story15%

5. Experience in developing and maintaining relevant design documentation such as specifications, standard operating procedures and user guides

Desirable criteria

1. Experience with Power BI platform governance and administration

2. An interest in or familiarity with Power BI architectural concepts

3. Experience with cloud-based data platforms or an understanding of cloud concepts for data-related services. Experience with Agile methodologies

4. Cultural fit: Ability to work in a fast paced, agile, environment Work collaboratively as a team within the organisation to deliver quality outcomes Communicate honestly, clearly, proactively and consistently Ability to pragmatically change direction and scope as new information is discovered and challenges or opportunities present themselves Ability to work with geographically dispersed teams Ability to work with technical and non-technical staff at all levels


  Required Skills:

Data Management ROOT Agile Methodologies Architecture Power BI Critical Thinking Specifications Integration Information Technology Administration Documentation SQL Design Communication Management