The Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade (DFAT) is seeking 2 experienced Power BI Developer / Data Engineers to join their Business Solutions Branch. You'll play a key role in delivering enterprise-grade reporting, analytics, and data platform capabilities using Microsoft Fabric and Azure. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years' experience in Power BI / Data Engineering roles.
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Data Engineer / Power BI Developer (x2) – Canberra (DFAT)
• Contract duration: 12 + 12 + 12 months
• Location of work: Canberra – Onsite
• Application closing date: Friday, 10 April 2026
• Security Clearance: NV1
• Estimated start date: Wednesday, 17 June 2026
The Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade (DFAT) is seeking 2 experienced Power BI Developer / Data Engineers to join their Business Solutions Branch. You’ll play a key role in delivering enterprise-grade reporting, analytics, and data platform capabilities using Microsoft Fabric and Azure.
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Key Responsibilities
* Design and deliver interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI
* Build and manage semantic models (Fabric Lakehouse/Warehouse)
* Develop data pipelines using Fabric Data Factory
* Optimise data models using DAX, Power Query (M), and SQL
* Implement RLS, RBAC, and data governance best practices
* Administer Power BI Service (capacity, tenancy, workspaces)
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* Support CI/CD pipelines and ensure data quality and performance
Key Requirements
* 5+ years’ experience in Power BI / Data Engineering roles
* Strong skills in DAX, Power Query (M), and SQL
* Experience with Microsoft Fabric (Lakehouse, Data Factory, Delta tables)
* Solid understanding of Azure data services
* Experience with RLS, security, and Power BI administration
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Desirable
* Azure DevOps / CI-CD experience
* Exposure to trade or statistical analysis environments
📍 Canberra-based (relocation required if not local)
If you’re a data professional with strong Microsoft ecosystem expertise looking to work on impactful government solutions, apply now.
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