Power BI Developer

Peoplebank; Queensland; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech recruitment firm in Australia is seeking a skilled Power BI Developer responsible for creating interactive dashboards and reports that support data-driven decision-making. The role requires expertise in SQL, DAX, and Power Query, with a strong understanding of data visualisation principles. Candidates will train users in utilizing Power BI tools and ensure the alignment of reporting solutions with data governance standards. This position promotes a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing and developing Power BI dashboards and reports.
• Strong proficiency in SQL, DAX (Data Analysis Expressions), and Power Query.
• Solid understanding of data visualisation principles and industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver Power BI dashboards and reports based on organizational requirements.
• Build and maintain semantic models optimized for reporting.
• Produce comprehensive technical documentation for Power BI solutions.

Skills

Power BI Dashboard Development

SQL

DAX (Data Analysis Expressions)

Power Query

Data Visualisation Principles

Communication Skills

Data Governance

Job description

About the Role

Power BI Developer will be responsible for designing and building interactive dashboards and reports that support our state government department’s data and analytics objectives. The role focuses on delivering clear, intuitive visualisations that drive informed decision‑making, working closely with data teams and business stakeholders to develop impactful reporting solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver Power BI dashboards and reports in line with the organisation’s Data, BI and Analytics requirements.
• Build and maintain semantic models, optimising datasets for reporting while ensuring alignment with the medallion architecture.
• Produce comprehensive technical documentation for Power BI solutions, including data sources, measures and calculations.
• Lead and support user acceptance testing (UAT), incorporating feedback to enhance reporting solutions.
• Train and support business users in the effective use of Power BI dashboards and reports.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience designing and developing Power BI dashboards and reports.
• Strong proficiency in SQL, DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) and Power Query.
• Solid understanding of data visualisation principles and industry best practices.
• Experience building and managing semantic models to support reporting and analytics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present insights to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Sound understanding of data governance principles.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience with medallion architecture or equivalent data layering approaches (e.g., Raw, Standardised, Consumer layers).
• Familiarity with CI/CD DevOps practices for analytics and BI solutions.
• Knowledge of Azure Databricks and cloud‑based data platforms.
• Experience working within an insurance organisation or other highly regulated environment.
• Experience analysing and visualising financial data.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

Peoplebank and Leaders IT are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone belongs. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you need adjustments to the recruitment process due to your circumstances, please let us know—we’re here to support you.