An exciting opportunity supporting the Australian Defence Force, we are seeking a Senior Data Modeller to support Ventia on a fixed term contract for approximately 6 months. The Senior Data Modeller plays a critical role in designing, building, and maintaining robust data models that unlock value from SAP and other operational data sources. The role transforms raw data into high‑performance reporting layers within Databricks and Power BI, ensuring accuracy, scalability, and performance.
What’s on offer:
- Flexibility - this position can be worked anywhere in Australia - Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane.
- Being part of a supportive team culture that values collaboration, professional growth, and long-term success.
- Ventia is recognised as a Veteran Employer of Choice by the Australian Government’s Department of Veterans’ Affairs.
- Safety First - At Ventia, we believe that every job should be done right, and that everyone should go home safely at the end of each day.
Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to)
- Develop conceptual, logical, and physical data models which align to the Ventia Enterprise Framework manual.
- Design Delta Lake structures including bronze/silver/gold layers,
- Work with business analysts and reporting team to convert requirements into robust data models.
- Work alongside other Ventia members to ensure accurate implementation of physical models in Databricks.
- Ensure models align with metadata, lineage, naming conventions, and security requirements.
- Develop modelling templates, reusable patterns, and reference architectures.
- Support ingestion, transformation, and modelling strategies across Databricks workflows.
- Assist in data validation, profiling, and optimisation.
About you:
- Qualification in analytics, data science, finance, economics, statistics, mathematics, or similar is desired
- 10+ years in data analysis; 5+ years data modelling in Azure roles
- Strong use of Azure Tools and Resources
- Use of SQL, Databricks, Azure and data modelling in cloud environments
- Delta Lake concepts (ACID transactions, Delta logs, schema evolution, OPTIMIZE/VACUUM)
- Ability to translate complex business concepts into clear, structured data designs
- Excellent communication skills across technical and non‑technical group
- Baseline security clearance current, or expired is HIGHLY desired.
- Must be eligible to hold a Defence Security Clearance. As a result of this requirement the applicant must be an Australian Citizen and be willing to undertake and maintain a satisfactory Australian Federal Police Check
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Join Ventia in Supporting Australia’s Defence Community
Ventia is a long-standing partner of the Department of Defence, providing integrated Defence infrastructure and asset management support services.
As part of our Defence Base Services contract, Ventia has proudly delivered essential services across military bases nationwide for a decade. We help create safe, efficient, and supportive environments where Defence personnel live, work, and train.
Safety Commitment
At Ventia, safety is more than a priority — it’s our way of working. It is our licence to operate and the foundation of our culture. We foster a community where safe work practices are not just spoken about — they are consistently demonstrated in everything we do.
We are committed to maintaining a high-performing, safety-focused environment and seek individuals who actively contribute to this culture. Every team member plays a vital role in upholding our safety standards and ensuring the wellbeing of themselves, their colleagues, and the communities we serve.
About Ventia
Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. We pride ourselves on working smart, safely and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds. With a diverse and proud heritage, we have a track record of delivering essential services to the communities in which we operate.
About Ventia
Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. We pride ourselves on working smart, safely and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds. With a diverse and proud heritage, we have a track record of delivering essential services to the communities in which we operate.
Diversity
Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.
How to apply
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Position Reference Number:166759
