Data, BI & Application Specialist

Saltus Group; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation is seeking a hands-on Data Engineer / BI & Applications Specialist in Melbourne on a hybrid basis for a contract opportunity lasting 6–8 months. The role involves optimizing Power BI reports, managing data pipelines using SQL Server and GCP, and collaborating with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have 1–5 years’ experience in Data/BI roles, strong SQL and Power BI skills, and effective communication skills. This is an end-to-end role with high visibility across the business.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years’ experience in Data / BI / Application Support roles.
• Strong SQL + Power BI (SSRS ideal).
• Exposure to GCP or cloud data environments.

Responsibilities

• Build and optimise Power BI & SSRS reports to support business insights.
• Work with SQL Server & GCP to map and manage data pipelines.
• Partner with stakeholders to gather requirements and improve processes.
• Support UAT, releases, and documentation to ensure smooth delivery.
• Occasionally support On Call outside business hours.

Skills

Data / BI / Application Support

SQL

Power BI

SSRS

GCP or cloud data environments

Production support / incident management

Strong communication skills

Tools

Power BI

SQL Server

GCP

Job description

Data Engineer / BI & Applications Specialist (Contract) – Melbourne (Hybrid)

Looking for a hands‑on Data & BI specialist who enjoys working across reporting, data engineering, and application support in a fast‑paced environment.

We’re supporting a leading organisation with a contract opportunity (6–8 months) covering a key role across data, reporting, and business‑critical applications.

What you’ll be doing

• Build and optimise Power BI & SSRS reports to support business insights
• Work with SQL Server & GCP to map and manage data pipelines
• Partner with stakeholders to gather requirements and improve processes
• Support UAT, releases, and documentation to ensure smooth delivery
• Flexible to support and do occasional On Call support out of business hours

What we’re looking for

• 1–5 years’ experience in Data / BI / Application Support roles
• Strong SQL + Power BI (SSRS ideal)
• Exposure to GCP or cloud data environments
• Experience in production support / incident management
• Strong communication skills – able to bridge business & tech

Why apply

• Broad, end-to-end role across data, BI, and applications
• High visibility with business stakeholders
• Hybrid (once settled into role) Melbourne