Number of Positions Available: 1 ABOUT US The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity. About the Role: As the Senior BI Developer, you will lead the design, development, and optimisation of business intelligence solutions that deliver trusted, actionable insights across the organisation ensuring high standards of data quality, performance, and scalability, supporting data-driven decision-making at every level. Working across modern data platforms—including Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Factory, SQL, and related technologies—you will create a robust analytics ecosystem that supports The Salvation Army’s mission and operational needs. This is a full time, fixed term (8 month) contract based out of Blackburn, Melbourne with hybrid working arrangements. Key Responsibilities: Design, build, and optimise end-to-end business intelligence solutions that deliver trusted, scalable insights Develop and maintain high-performance semantic models, applying advanced Power BI capabilities, and ensuring best-practice architecture and documentation across all BI assets Build automated, reliable data pipelines using Microsoft Fabric (Data Factory, Dataflows, and Notebooks), ensuring data quality, lineage, and strong governance across the end-to-end platform Translate complex data into clear insights, partners with stakeholders to understand business needs, and delivers impactful dashboards and reports aligned with organisational objectives Work collaboratively across Data & Insights and IT teams providing proactive communication and support data-driven decision-making across the organisation About You: 5 years in Business Intelligence development, data analysis, and modelling PL-300: Power BI Data Analyst certification (DP-600: Fabric Analytics Engineer certification is desirable) Strong understanding of data warehousing principles, OLAP concepts, and ETL frameworks Expertise in Power BI, DAX, Power Query (M), and SQL Familiarity with Azure Data Factory and scalable ETL technologies Ability to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions Proven experience designing scalable data models and semantic models in Power BI and Microsoft Fabric (star schema, relationships, calculation groups, and model optimisation) Python proficiency (nice to have) for automation and data processing Why Work For Us: Eligible employees can access NFP Salary Packaging (up to $15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit ($2,650) Generous paid Parental Leave for primary (12 weeks) and secondary carers Purchased Leave Scheme (up to 8 weeks) Workplace Support Leave (5 days) for volunteering in Salvos initiatives Flexible and hybrid WFH arrangements, access to Fitness Passport and Consumer Discounts Access to EAP and health & wellness initiatives Ongoing training and development opportunities that enhance on the job skills and proficiency Rewarding and fulfilling purpose driven careers that have positive and sustainable social impacts How to Apply: We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to apply via the link and submit a current CV and a cover letter which details your alignment with the essential requirements of the role. The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. W e are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people. The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check. We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration
