Data Modeller

About the role 

We have a new opportunity for a highly skilled Data Modeller to play a lead role in designing the data model on our new enterprise data warehouse using Azure Databricks and DBT.

This role is offered as 1-year fixed term contract with possible extension or permanency.

Key Responsibilities: 

Reporting to Senior Leader, Data Strategy & Capabilities, you will play a pivotal role in designing data model for the new enterprise data warehouse.

• Design and Development:
• Lead the design and development of conceptual, logical, and physical data models to support various projects and business-as-usual (BAU) requirements.
• Ensure data models align with business objectives and strategies, using best practices and industry standards for data modelling.
• Requirements Gathering:
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders, business analysts, and subject matter experts to gather and analyse data requirements and business rules.
  • Translate high-level business requirements into detailed data models and technical specifications.
• Implementation and Integration:
  • Oversee the implementation of data models, working closely with ETL developers, data engineers, and database administrators.
  • Ensure proper integration of data models with data warehouses and other data systems.
• Optimization and Performance:
  • Analyse and optimize data models for performance, scalability, and reliability.
  • Optimize data models and implement strategies for enhancing performance in Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS) and Databricks environments
• Documentation and Governance:
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for data models, data dictionaries, metadata, and related artifacts.
  • Champion data governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) controls to ensure data quality, integrity, and security.

About you 

You are creative in development of accurate, consistent and high-performance data models that effectively support business requirements and strategic objectives.  You work collaboratively as part of a team and can communicate complex data concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Extensive demonstrated experience of enterprise data modelling, including banking industry data models
• In depth knowledge of designing and implementing enterprise data model using dimensional modelling approach in at least 2-3 enterprise data transformation projects. 
• Proven experience with translating business requirements into appropriate data model to support BI applications that yield actionable results. 
• Proficiency in SQL and Data modelling tool like Erwin, ER/Studio or similar.
• Deep understanding of data warehousing concepts and methodologies.
• Knowledge of industry best practice in data governance, security, and compliance standards.

Who are we? 

It's an exciting time to join our organisation! On 1 March 2023, two of Australia's most successful member-owned banking organisations merged to form People First Bank – powered by Heritage and People's Choice.  We are Australia's leading mutual banking organisation and a genuine, member-owned alternative to the major banks. 

We exist to create a better future for our members and the communities in which they live. 

We are 100% member owned, with approximately 720,000 members and 1,900 employees. We have dual head offices in Adelaide and Toowoomba, and 95 branches across South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and the Northern Territory, trading under two brands, Heritage Bank and People's Choice. 

When you come to work with us, you'll be joining a team of inclusive, friendly, and motivated employees who value making a difference every day for our members, community, and the planet. We are committed to creating an outstanding working environment where you feel supported, can continue to develop and are proud advocates of our members and our business.  

Benefits of working for us  

We believe the little extras can make a big difference in supporting your success. That's why we offer great incentives and benefits including: 

Extensive range of financial and lifestyle benefits, including (but not limited to): 

• Paid parental leave and special leave provisions 
• Flexibility and hybrid working arrangements
• Employee banking benefits and discounted insurances 
• Career development opportunities, and ongoing training, coaching and support 
• A dedicated Employee Assistance Program for you and your family to access in times of need 
• Paid volunteering days and access to a diverse range of community and charitable initiatives 

If you are ready to join a supportive team who are passionate about the work they do and the results they achieve, then apply now.  

If this sounds like you, then this is the next step in your career. Click 'Apply' now and submit your application, including a cover letter and current resume by 14th May 2025. 

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and support candidate requests for adjustments to enable everyone to equitably participate in our selection process.