Business Intelligence Specialist

**Description**:
To meet growing demand and expand our capabilities, we’re seeking a Business Intelligence Specialist to help shape and strengthen our Diocesan-wide business intelligence function.
The Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is building a modern, purpose-driven Data & Analytics function to support our agencies, parishes, and services with timely, trusted insights. At the heart of our strategy is Data4Good - a commitment to using data to improve decision-making that positively impacts the lives of people in our community.
In this key Technology Services position based at our Newcastle West office, you’ll work closely with other members of the Data & Analytics team to design and deliver business intelligence solutions that support strategic planning, performance monitoring, and operational decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and Deliver Business Intelligence Solutions: Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and maintain BI solutions that meet organisational needs, using tools like Databricks, SQL Server, and Power BI to deliver clear, actionable insights.
- Enable Strategic Use of Data Across the Diocese: Work closely with internal teams and external partners to understand reporting requirements, identify relevant data sources, and translate business needs into effective data models and visualisations.
- Promote Data Quality, Governance, and Literacy: Support the development of data governance practices by contributing to data modelling, documentation, and quality assurance, while helping to build a culture of data-informed decision-making.

**Skills and Experiences**:
Experience/Criteria
- Experience with business intelligence frameworks and tools, ideally Power BI, SSAS, and Microsoft Azure
- Strong SQL skills and experience in programming languages such as Python
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret and communicate complex data clearly
- A solid understanding of dimensional modelling (Kimball), data warehousing concepts, and data governance
- Experience capturing business requirements and translating them into effective data solutions
- The ability to produce and review conceptual and logical data models
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset

**Qualifications**:

- Tertiary qualifications in Information Technology; or an equivalent combination of knowledge gained through education, training and /or experience
- Current Class C Driver's Licence
- NSW Working with Children Check for paid employment

Benefits of Working with Us
- Directly contribute to improving the lives of many in the community
- Receive an attractive salary with salary packaging available
- 1 week shutdown over Christmas and New Year annually (includes 3 days of additional paid leave + public holidays)
- Paid parental leave
- Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport (T&C’s apply)
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- A great friendly environment of dedicated and passionate co-workers
- Enjoy up to 10% off at top retailers with our mnBenefits program
- Corporate benefits, including EAP, flu shots and more
- Modern office facilities including onsite café

Position Description - You can view the full position description on the Diocese website.
To Apply
Please provide a current copy of your Resume and a Cover Letter which addresses the two criterion points below:

- Why you want this role and how it aligns with your career goals.
- Your qualifications and experience in a similar position.

**Applications close**: 11:59pm Thursday, 14th August 2025
**Recruitment agencies**: We kindly ask that you do not contact us regarding this vacancy, as we are managing the recruitment process directly.
Additional information
The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons.
All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.