Senior Data Engineer

Are you ready to be part of a transformative journey? We are embarking on an exciting Technology Transformation, modernising our data warehouse and architecture. As part of this evolution, we are looking for an experienced Senior Data Engineer to join our dynamic for a 12-month contract role. This role can be based at either of our offices: North Sydney or Prestons. You'll have the opportunity to play a key role in our technology transformation while working with an innovative and supportive team. We value flexibility, collaboration, and continuous improvement, so if you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about data, this role is for you!

Join our vibrant team at GWA, where our rich Australian and New Zealand heritage, technical expertise, and innovative drive, combine with our iconic brands to create something truly extraordinary. For over a century, we've been crafting innovative, high-quality products for homes and offices, including market-leading brands like Caroma, Methven and Clark.

About the role

In this role, you will be pivotal in delivering Business Intelligence services, developing meaningful insights from data, and working closely with various stakeholders to ensure reporting solutions meet the growing needs of our business. You'll be part of a geographically diverse team, contributing to key initiatives like Profitable Volume Growth and Customer First Workstreams. Some of the key areas you will be responsible for include:

Reporting Solutions

Collaborating with business stakeholders to align on reporting requirements and insights.

Identifying gaps in the data warehouse and working with back-end developers to resolve them.

Developing, delivering, and supporting Power BI Reports, ad-hoc data extracts, data models, and data warehouse enhancements.

Providing accurate estimates for report and data development tasks.

Preparing test plans and ensuring successful execution.

Providing end-user support and training on Power BI reports.

Business Engagement

• Working directly with all levels of the business, including senior management
• Building strong stakeholder relationships and contribute to enhancing business effectiveness
• Participating in knowledge-sharing across the Data and Analytics team to deepen understanding of our business and processes.
• Resolving reporting and data issues efficiently.

Business Operations and Support

• Investigating and resolving data, reporting, and back-end ETL issues, ensuring SLAs are met.
• Troubleshooting and modifying reports to meet changing business requirements.
• Ensuring all deliverables are comprehensively documented in Azure DevOps and approved by relevant stakeholders.
• Participating in Agile rituals, including daily standups, to ensure smooth project delivery.

About you

Our ideal candidate will have at least 3-5 years’ experience including:

• Proven experience with Power BI dataset modelling and report design, plus Premium Features such as Pipeline deployment.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Stack tools and technologies, including Fabric, Power BI, T-SQL.
• Strong experience developing Power BI Reports, Symantec Models, Data Flows, Power Query, MDX, and DAX.
• Expertise with Power BI third-party add-ons (e.g., Tabular Editor, ALM Toolkit).
• Ability to implement row-level security in Power BI and understand application security models.
• Strong analytical thinking to convert data into relevant reports and graphics.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work with clients and internal teams.

Bonus Skills

• Knowledge of Azure Data Lake, Synapse, D365 FSCM/CE SynapseLink.
• Experience with ERP/CRM systems, and business processes, particularly Dynamics 365 FSCM/CE and embedded reporting.
• Experience in Data Warehouse Schema Design, Azure SQL Database, T-SQL, and stored procedures.
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps, including management, pipeline, and release management.
• Previous experience working with geographically diverse teams.
• Proven experience gathering and documenting both user and technical requirements.

A bachelor’s degree in information technology or related discipline, or equivalent experience plus Certifications in Power BI and/or SQL Development will be looked upon favourably.

About us

At GWA, we're not just a company—we're a supportive community committed to making everyday water experiences extraordinary. Our dedication to water sustainability, customer-first values, and community engagement creates a ripple effect of positive impact, ensuring that our consumers not only enjoy our products, but also contribute to saving millions of litres of water each year.

When you join us, you'll discover a welcoming workplace where safety, collaboration, and inclusivity are the cornerstones of our culture. Every contribution matters, and we provide a supportive environment where you can thrive, learn, and grow, recognising and celebrating performance in diverse and meaningful ways.

We celebrate the unique perspectives and talents that everyone brings with them and foster a culture of care where you feel valued and empowered to succeed. Our cultural pillars—We are One Team, We are Customer Focused, and We Care for Each Other—are more than just words; they're our way of life.

What can you expect from us?

Join us on our journey from Good to Great, where you'll collaborate with inspiring colleagues, engage with iconic brands, and contribute to a business with a legacy of strong growth. Take the first step towards an exciting career and become part of a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experiences and making a real difference in the world.  We value passion, potential, and a willingness to learn.

Aside from a supportive and collaborative culture where you’ll be set up for success and know that you’re making a real difference from day one, we’ll offer you:

• Hybrid working options
• Competitive remuneration 
• An immersive onboarding program to set you up for success
• Opportunities to learn and grow through our Learning & Development programs
• ‘Great Rewards’ program - exclusive access to discounts and cashback rewards at your favourite stores
• ‘Bathrooms & More’ program - great discounts on a wide range of our products
• Volunteer and Community Service Leave
• Health & Wellbeing Services with 24/7 in app access to medical advice, safety support and mental healthcare for you and your immediate family members.
• Annual flu vaccinations
• Medibank Health Insurance - discounts on corporate cover 

Ready to apply?

Great! Just click the apply button to build your career with us!

Please note: You must be a citizen, permanent resident or hold all the relevant employment visas and other approvals for the location and duration of this position to apply for this role.

GWA Group does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, colour, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.  

Please note that we are not accepting applications from agencies at this time.