Data & Reporting Analyst

Michael Page; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 103,000 - 117,000; Part time

Job summary

Michael Page's client, a public sector organisation based in Kingscliff, is seeking a data analytics professional to design and optimise Power BI dashboards and SQL reporting. You will work on large datasets, interface with stakeholders and deliver reliable insights.

This contract role in a hybrid Kingscliff environment offers hands-on analytics exposure, SSMS, Power Query, Report Builder, and Excel expertise to drive data-led decisions across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Proficient in building Power BI dashboards and reports.
• Strong SQL query writing and database analysis skills.
• Experience with data transformation and modelling.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports.
• Develop complex SQL queries and work with SQL Server databases.
• Use SSMS to interrogate, validate and manage data.
• Create and optimise Power Query data models and transformations.
• Develop and maintain Report Builder reports.
• Automate recurring reporting and scheduling processes.
• Analyse large and complex datasets and identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Respond to ad hoc data requests and stakeholder enquiries.
• Ensure data integrity, accuracy and quality across reporting outputs.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of analytics tools, systems and processes.

Skills

Power BI

SQL

Excel

Data analysis

Tools

SSMS

Power Query

Report Builder

Job description

• Gold Coast / Kingscliff based role. 3/2 hybrid environment

About Our Client

A public sector organisation based in Kingscliff, dedicated to serving the community through data-driven initiatives.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports.
• Develop complex SQL queries and work with SQL Server databases.
• Use SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) to interrogate, validate and manage data.
• Create and optimise Power Query data models and transformations.
• Develop and maintain Report Builder reports.
• Automate recurring reporting and scheduling processes.
• Analyse large and complex datasets and identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Respond to ad hoc data requests and stakeholder enquiries.
• Ensure data integrity, accuracy and quality across reporting outputs.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of analytics tools, systems and processes.

The Successful Applicant

The Ideal CandidateThe successful candidate will be an exceptional communicator who can confidently engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders. They will be highly organised, capable of managing competing priorities and comfortable handling large volumes of data requests. The ideal person learns quickly, adapts to changing business needs, thinks proactively and takes ownership of delivering high-quality outcomes.

Technical Skills Required

• Advanced Power BI report and dashboard development
• Advanced SQL query writing and database analysis
• Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
• Power Query development and optimisation
• Report Builder
• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Data transformation, cleansing and modelling
• Report automation and scheduling
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability

What's on Offer

• Hourly pay rate of $75 - $85 AUD.
• Contract position offering flexibility and valuable experience in the public sector.
• Opportunity to work in Kingscliff, contributing to meaningful analytics projects.