Power BI Developer 6 to 9 month contract

Power BI Developer

Department: Data

Location: Gold Coast, Australia

Reports To: Head of Data

About the Team (TechConnect)

At TechConnect, we believe that technology is only as powerful as the people behind it. More than just an IT solutions provider, we are a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and strategists who are passionate about making a real impact for businesses. Taking a holistic approach, we integrate various IT functions, from service desk to artificial intelligence, to create customer experiences that make a difference to your business.

From developing more efficient processes that save time and money to creating new technologies that help solve global and social issues – whatever your better is, we’re here to help you bring it to life. With smart technology, clever strategy, creative problem-solving and talented people, we deliver solutions that make a difference to you and the world.

Proudly, our commitment extends to our team members too. We take the time to understand everyone’s life dreams and work to support them in achieving their personal visions.

About the role

We are seeking a skilled Power BI Developer to design, develop, and maintain high-quality business intelligence reports and dashboards. This role will play a key part in delivering trusted insights through well-designed data models, robust DAX calculations, and secure reporting solutions.

You will work closely with data, analytics, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into intuitive, performant, and scalable Power BI solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Power BI Report Development

Design and develop Power BI reports and dashboards, including:
o Interactive, analytical reports drill-throughs, tooltips, bookmarks, and navigation

o Near real-time operational dashboards

o Paginated reports (Fixed layout, print-friendly reports)

o KPI tiles and dynamic visuals

Build and maintain robust DAX measures and calculations, including:
o Time intelligence

o Dynamic and context-aware measures

Ensure optimal performance, usability, and consistency across reports
Implement and manage Row-Level Security (RLS) and Object-Level Security (OLS)

Data Integration & Modelling

Integrate Power BI solutions with Databricks SQL Warehouses
Consume curated Gold-layer views to support trusted analytics
Develop efficient and scalable data models aligned to best practices
Tooling, DevOps & Governance

Use Tabular Editor and DAX Studio for model optimisation and development
Manage Power BI Service assets, including:
o Workspaces

o Datasets

o Gateways

o Refresh schedules

Follow Git-based workflows for version control and deployment
Support BI governance, documentation, and development standards
Workflow & Automation (Desirable)

Exposure to Power Apps and Power Automate to support:
o End-to-end workflows

o Report comments

o Write-back scenarios

Contribute to improved user interaction and process automation where applicable
Skills and Experience

3–5 years’ experience in BI or report development
At least 2 years’ hands-on Power BI experience
Strong expertise in:
o Power BI report design (interactive/analytical, paginated and dashboards)

o DAX (including time intelligence)

o Data modelling best practices

Experience implementing RLS and OLS
Familiarity with Power BI Service administration
Experience integrating Power BI with Databricks
Exposure to Databricks SQL Warehouses and curated data layers
Experience using Tabular Editor and DAX Studio
Understanding of Git-based development workflows
Exposure to Power Apps and Power Automate
Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
Ability to translate business needs into clear insights
Collaborative mindset and strong communication skills
Commitment to quality, security, and best practice development
A team player
Company Overview
At TechConnect, we help businesses unlock the insights that are hidden in their data and use cloud technology to make their world better. From developing more efficient processes that save time and money to creating new technologies that help solve global and social issues.