Data Analytics Engineer – Power BI, SQL & Data Governance | Contract Role

? Location: Botany, Sydney NSW – On-site | Please note: The location is only accessible by car, as there are no public transport options nearby. A valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle are therefore essential.

⏰ Start date: ASAP

? Contract type: Initial 4-month contracting chance

? Additional requirement: Valid driver's licence and access to a car

Maltem Australia is seeking an experienced Data Analytics Engineer for a 4-month contracting opportunity with a key client in the transport, logistics and critical infrastructure sector.

This is a hands-on delivery role combining advanced Power BI development, SQL engineering, data quality, governance and modern analytics solutions.

You will work closely with the client's Data Analytics & BI team to develop high-quality data assets, optimise reporting processes, implement data quality controls and deliver intuitive dashboards that support operational and strategic decision-making.

The ideal candidate will be equally comfortable writing complex SQL queries, developing sophisticated Power BI semantic models and engaging directly with business stakeholders.

This is not a purely reporting or governance role. We are looking for someone who can independently design, build and deliver robust data analytics solutions.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Maltem Australia is entering a new phase of growth and is looking for an experienced Data Analytics Engineer to support a client engagement based in Port Botany, Sydney.

You will contribute to strengthening the client's data foundations, improving reporting reliability and preparing data assets for future AI and advanced analytics initiatives.

This contracting opportunity is particularly suited to someone who enjoys combining technical delivery with business engagement in an operationally complex environment.

ABOUT MALTEM

Maltem Australia is a boutique Data & Analytics consulting firm helping organisations design modern data platforms and unlock the value of their data through advanced analytics, cloud technologies, and AI initiatives.

We operate across the modern data ecosystem, including Databricks, Snowflake, Microsoft Fabric, Azure, AWS, and dbt, delivering impactful transformation programs across industries such as financial services, energy, government, insurance, telecommunications, and retail.

Maltem is part of an international technology services group with over 11,000 employees worldwide. For more than 35 years, the group has supported major organisations in delivering large-scale digital transformation, engineering, and data initiatives across Europe, North America, and the Asia-Pacific region.

MUST-HAVE TECHNICAL SKILLS

- Power BI Development & Semantic Modelling

Strong hands-on experience designing, developing and optimising enterprise-grade Power BI solutions.
- Develop interactive Power BI dashboards and reports using Power BI Desktop and Service.
- Build and optimise semantic models, datasets and relationships.
- Write advanced DAX measures and calculations, including Calculation Groups.
- Develop and maintain data transformations using Power Query (M).
- Apply UX/UI best practices to create intuitive, business-friendly dashboards.
- Configure and manage report publishing, refresh processes and automated reporting.
- Connect Power BI to multiple sources, including SQL Server, SharePoint, Excel and APIs.

- Advanced SQL & Data Engineering

Strong SQL development skills and experience working with complex data environments.
- Write,



optimise and maintain advanced SQL queries.
- Develop data extraction, transformation and modelling logic.
- Improve query performance and reporting efficiency.
- Build reusable and reliable data assets for analytics.
- Work with SQL Server databases and data warehouse environments.
- Support data integration across multiple business systems.
- Troubleshoot data inconsistencies and performance issues.

- Data Quality, Governance & Microsoft Purview

Practical experience implementing data quality controls and supporting data governance initiatives.
- Perform hands-on data profiling and validation.
- Design and implement technical data quality rules and checks.
- Establish consistent business definitions, metrics and data standards.
- Develop and maintain data catalogues, metadata and mapping documentation.
- Document data lineage, transformation logic and calculation methodologies.
- Support the development of knowledge repositories for analytics and future GenAI applications.
- Work with Microsoft Purview and data governance practices.

- Azure Analytics & Data Platforms

Working knowledge of the Microsoft data ecosystem.
- Experience working with Azure-based analytics environments.
- Understanding of cloud data architecture and integration.
- Familiarity with data warehousing, ETL/ELT and modern data modelling practices.
- Ability to support the preparation of AI-ready datasets and business metadata.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Data Engineering & Analytics Delivery
- Design, develop and maintain reliable data analytics solutions.
- Write advanced SQL queries to extract, transform and model data.
- Develop high-performance Power BI datasets and semantic models.
- Build and maintain enterprise-grade dashboards and reporting solutions.
- Automate reporting workflows to reduce manual effort and improve accuracy.
- Support ad-hoc analytics and reporting requirements.

Data Quality & Governance
- Implement data profiling, validation and quality monitoring processes.
- Develop technical data quality checks and supporting engineering artefacts.
- Maintain data catalogues, mappings and governance documentation.
- Establish consistent reporting definitions and business metrics.
- Document data lineage, transformations and solution processes.
- Contribute to knowledge repositories supporting future AI initiatives.

Stakeholder Engagement & Business Collaboration
- Work closely with business stakeholders to understand analytics requirements.
- Translate business needs into practical technical solutions.
- Present dashboards, findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Collaborate with operational, commercial and technology teams.
- Provide training and support to business users.
- Ensure reporting solutions are intuitive, accurate and aligned with business objectives.

Continuous Improvement & Innovation
- Identify opportunities to improve reporting performance and reliability.
- Optimise existing data models, dashboards and analytics processes.
- Incorporate stakeholder feedback into ongoing solution enhancements.




- Support the preparation of data assets for future AI and machine learning applications.
- Stay up to date with Power BI, Microsoft Fabric and Azure analytics developments.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

- 3–7 years of experience in Data Analytics, Business Intelligence or Data Engineering roles.
- Strong hands-on experience with Power BI Desktop and Service.
- Advanced SQL development and optimisation skills.
- Demonstrated experience with DAX, Calculation Groups, Power Query and semantic modelling.
- Experience designing enterprise-grade dashboards and reporting solutions.
- Practical knowledge of data profiling, validation and data quality controls.
- Understanding of data governance, documentation and data catalogue practices.
- Experience integrating data from SQL Server, SharePoint, Excel and APIs.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Data Analytics, Supply Chain, Information Technology or a related discipline.
- Valid driver's licence and access to a car.
- Availability to work on-site in Port Botany for the duration of the contract.

Highly Regarded

- Experience in supply chain, logistics, transport or infrastructure environments.
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview.
- Experience with Microsoft Fabric or Azure Synapse Analytics.
- Knowledge of Azure SQL and Azure Storage.
- Experience with SQL Server data warehouses and Synapse data lakes.
- Understanding of Medallion architecture and modern data lake patterns.
- Experience with ETL/ELT pipelines and cloud-based data integration.
- Exposure to GenAI data preparation and metadata management.
- Previous experience delivering analytics solutions in a consulting environment.

ABOUT THE ENGAGEMENT

Our client operates major transport and logistics infrastructure in New South Wales, supporting essential supply chains and trade activities.

The organisation is investing in modernising its data analytics capabilities, improving data quality and strengthening self-service reporting across operational and commercial functions.

You will work closely with the Lead – Data Analytics & BI and collaborate with technology, operations, commercial and strategic business teams.

This is an opportunity to deliver tangible improvements to business reporting and data reliability in a complex operational environment.

Engagement details

- Location: Botany, Sydney NSW
- Working arrangement: On-site
- Contract duration: Initial 4 months
- Contract type: Contracting engagement
- Start date: To be confirmed
- Driver's licence and car: Required

HOW TO APPLY To apply, please submit your CV highlighting your experience with:
- Advanced Power BI development, including DAX and semantic modelling.
- SQL engineering and query optimisation.
- Data quality, governance and Microsoft Purview.
- Azure analytics technologies, where applicable.

Please also confirm your availability, that you hold a valid driver's licence, have access to a car and are able to work on-site in Port Botany. Applications demonstrating strong hands-on technical delivery experience will be prioritised.

WHY JOIN MALTEM

- Boutique consulting firm with global backing.
- Work on impactful Data, Analytics & AI transformation programs.
- Collaborate with experienced technology and business professionals.
- Exposure to modern Microsoft data technologies.
- Opportunity to deliver meaningful solutions in a critical infrastructure environment.
- Join a high-performing and entrepreneurial consulting team.

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