Data Engineer

About the role 

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Data Engineer to join our Data and Insights team. This role is critical in the ongoing administration, enhancement, and optimisation of our enterprise data platforms. People First Bank (PFB) currently operates on-premise data warehouses and is progressively building a modern Data and Insights capability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Liaise with business departments to evaluate and determine data needs and requirements. Apply technical and analytical skills to solutions to improve PFB  reporting, advanced analytics, and data insights.
• Work with Business Intelligence Analysts, Data Base Administrators, Business Analysts, IT and other key stakeholders to, maintain, organise and improve data warehouse solutions. Assist in the development of future business intelligence strategy and data governance decisions for PFB.
• Maintain effective commercial relationships with external service providers to deliver optimal data management and reporting outcomes for the business.
• Engineer & model curated Data Warehouse solutions to support BI objectives and timeframes in relation to the development of key analytics and metrics 
• Partner with technical teams to build maturity and capability in relation to implementing data capture, ETL, validation, and test methods
• Participate in an on-call support roster to help monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot the Data and Insights platform, ensuring high availability and reliability of critical data services.
• Maintain and assist in data model documentation, data dictionary, data flow, data mapping and other MDM and Data Governance documentation

About you 

You are the go-to experts in crafting, implementing, and sustaining resilient data processing pipelines. Your role is pivotal in guaranteeing the effectiveness, precision, and scalability of our data infrastructure, impacting not only the Data and Insights team but also extending across the entire organization.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Extensive experience in a similar role within a complex data environment.
• Strong hands-on experience with ETL tools, preferably SSIS and WhereScape.
• Advanced SQL skills, including the ability to write complex queries using sub-queries, nested queries, and other advanced SQL techniques.
• Proficient in the Microsoft BI stack, including SSAS, SSRS, and SSIS, with additional exposure to Power BI for reporting and dashboarding.
• Experience with CDC (Change Data Capture) tools, specifically Precisely, for real-time and incremental data movement.
• Experience working with Azure DevOps, including Git repositories and Azure Pipelines; familiarity with PowerShell scripting and Power BI deployment.
• Solid understanding of enterprise data warehouse (EDW) methodologies, including data analysis, data modelling, data integration, and data warehouse design.

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 July 2025.

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