Senior Developer - Power BI

Origin Energy; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Origin Energy is seeking a Senior Developer – Power BI to transform data into scalable reporting solutions. You will design and maintain rich BI models, collaborate with stakeholders, and uplift enterprise reporting standards. The role emphasizes data storytelling, governance alignment, and mentoring across teams.

You will apply semantic modelling, DAX, and SQL expertise to deliver trusted insights that influence strategic decisions, in a dynamic, data-driven environment at Origin Energy.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering enterprise Power BI reporting and visualization solutions in complex, data-rich environments.
• Advanced expertise in SQL, Power BI Desktop, Power BI Service, DAX, Power Query (M) and semantic data modelling.
• Strong understanding of relational data modelling and semantic model best practices, with exposure to Databricks.
• Strong understanding of UX, visual design and data storytelling, with the ability to create intuitive dashboards for executive and operational audiences.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Power BI semantic models, reports, bridging data to decision gap.
• Partner with stakeholders to gather requirements, prototype solutions, deliver reporting, training and walkthroughs that meets business needs in an Agile environment.
• Build scalable semantic models grounded in proven data modelling approaches such as Kimball's dimensional modelling, establishing the trusted context and metadata that AI tools and agents depend on to deliver accurate, reliable insights.
• Optimise data model and report performance, implement Row Level security (RLS) and ensure solutions align with governance, documentation and enterprise standards.
• Champion continuous improvement by mentoring others, promoting reusable design standards and driving self-service reporting and automation.

Skills

SQL

Power BI

DAX

Power Query

Semantic modelling

Data storytelling

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring

Data modelling

UX design

Tools

Databricks

Job description

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• Turn complex data into trusted, scalable data products - reports, apps, and semantic models
• Mentor others, drive modelling and reporting standards

Join a team that's All Kinds of Useful

At Origin, being useful is more than a tagline - it’s how we approach work every day. As a collective, we’re a team that thrives on finding better ways, working together, and owning our impact. From powering homes to delivering award-winning internet and helping to lead Australia’s energy transition. If you’re driven by purpose and excited to be part of something bigger, we’d love to have you on the journey.

About the Role

Join Origin's Enterprise Technology, Operations & Analytics team and help transform the way our business uses data to make smarter decisions. As a Senior Developer – Power BI, you'll turn complex data into trusted, scalable data products — reports, apps, and semantic models. Working with business and technical stakeholders, you'll combine expertise in semantic modelling, DAX, and Power BI with strong design thinking and data storytelling to build reporting solutions that influence decision-making across the organisation. You'll also mentor others, drive modelling and reporting standards, and help uplift enterprise reporting capability.

What You'll Be Doing

• Design, develop, and maintain Power BI semantic models, reports, bridging data to decision gap.
• Partner with stakeholders to gather requirements, prototype solutions, deliver reporting, training and walkthroughs that meets business needs in an Agile environment.
• Build scalable semantic models grounded in proven data modelling approaches such as Kimball's dimensional modelling, establishing the trusted context and metadata that AI tools and agents depend on to deliver accurate, reliable insights.
• Optimise data model and report performance, implement Row Level security (RLS) and ensure solutions align with governance, documentation and enterprise standards.
• Champion continuous improvement by mentoring others, promoting reusable design standards and driving self-service reporting and automation.

About You

You’re passionate about transforming data into engaging visual stories and enjoy collaborating with stakeholders to solve complex business problems.

You’ll bring:

• Proven experience delivering enterprise Power BI reporting and visualization solutions in complex, data-rich environments.
• Advanced expertise in SQL, Power BI Desktop, Power BI Service, DAX, Power Query (M) and semantic data modelling.
• Strong understanding of relational data modelling and semantic model best practices, with exposure to modern data platforms such as Databricks.
  
• Strong understanding of UX, visaual design and data storytelling, with the ability to create intuitive dashboards for executive and operational audiences.
  
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and mentoring skills, with a passion for continuous improvement and modern reporting practices.

Origin - Where good change happens

At Origin, we’re powered by people who believe in creating change.

We are committed to fostering a diverse, gender equitable workforce, where everyone is welcome, and all applications are evaluated on merit and potential. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people living with disabilities, culturally diverse people, any stage in life, people with intersex variations and people within LGBTQ+ communities, including trans and gender diverse.

Enjoy a challenging career in an exciting industry where you can grow and explore your potential. If you think you have transferable skills, an appetite to learn and would be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you.

Here’s a little about us: https://www.originenergy.com.au/about/careers/

Background checks may be required to determine your suitability for this position as part of the recruitment process and during your employment. These checks may include police checks, AusCheck, medical assessment and/or drug and alcohol testing.

Please note unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.

Origin recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and future.