• Vacancy Number: 143

• Position Title: Data Engineer and Reporting Specialist

• Employment Status: Fixed Term Contract, Full Time (Ending 28 August 2027)

• Department: ED People and Student Success

• Location: Preston

• Award Classification: Melbourne Polytechnic Academic Professional Staff Agreement

• Salary: $140,000 - $150,000 per annum plus superannuation

• Hours per Week: 38

• Applications Close: Monday 8 December 2025

Melbourne Polytechnic has been a leader in practical, real-world education since 1912. We offer:

• Industry-led, hands-on training

• Inclusive, future-focused environments

• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing

• A culture built on curiosity, collaboration, and care

Melbourne Polytechnic is seeking a dynamic Data Engineer and Reporting Specialist to play a key role in the implementation of our new Student Management System (SMS). Reporting to the SMS Finance & Reporting Domain Lead, you will lead the development of a reporting strategy, automate operational and business intelligence reporting, and ensure data integrity across the student lifecycle.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to Melbourne Polytechnic’s Strategic Plan and Digital Strategy by delivering high-quality reporting solutions and dashboards that support informed decision-making.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive reporting strategy for the new SMS.

• Design and support data integrations using Azure services (ADF, SQL Database, Data Lake, Synapse).

• Lead reconciliation and gap analysis of reporting requirements across domains.

• Design and build reports, dashboards, and templates using tools such as Power BI.

• Build and optimise complex SQL queries and data warehouse models.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and vendors to ensure timely delivery of reporting solutions.

• Provide documentation, training, and post-go-live support for reporting tools.

• Tertiary qualifications in IT, Business, or related field, or extensive experience in similar roles.

• Strong experience in data engineering, ETL/ELT pipelines, and star-schema modelling.

• Advanced SQL skills and experience with Azure services.

• Proven ability to develop and publish Power BI dashboards and reports in an enterprise environment.

• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

• Ability to manage complex projects on time and on budget.

Successful candidate will be required to provide:

• A valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check (WWCC)

• A National Police Check

Please note: This is a re-advertisement of the SMS Business and Reporting Specialist position. If you have previously applied for this role during the first round of advertising, we kindly ask that you do not reapply.

Click Apply to submit your application through Melbourne Polytechnic’s careers portal. There, you will be able to view the full Position Description and upload your documents.

Please:

• Complete all pre-screening questions

• Upload your CV and a brief cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience, and personal attributes align with the Key Skills and Experience in the PD

File Requirements:

Each file must be under 2MB. PDF is preferred (Word .doc or .docx also accepted). Avoid special characters in filenames (e.g., ! @ # % *).

Our process includes:

• An interview (in-person or via Microsoft Teams)

• Reference checks

• Employment and qualification verification

Contact: Recruitment Team

Email: recruitment@melbournepolytechnic.edu.au

Melbourne Polytechnic is an equal opportunity and child-safe employer. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with a disability, people from diverse cultural backgrounds and gender identities.

Melbourne Polytechnic manages all recruitment directly. We do not accept unsolicited applications from agencies unless engaged through the State Purchasing Contract and with prior written approval.