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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Hybrid
Grant Thornton Australia is one of the world's leading independently-owned and managed accounting, advisory and consulting firms.
Our culture is underpinned by a commitment to our clients, people and communities, and our promise to ‘Reach for Remarkable’ by providing proven expertise, principled execution, and personalised experience.
In Australia, we’re proud to support the careers of over 1,500 remarkable people. With six offices nationally and partner firms in more than 145 markets, wherever you want to go, we can take you there.
About this role
Join our innovative Digital Team as a Senior Data Analyst and embark on a journey where your skills in data modelling, integration and analysis will be pivotal in shaping our business landscape. This permanent, full-time position reports directly to the Head of Applications, Data, and Integration, and offers the unique opportunity to collaborate with a close-knit team of experts, including Data Scientists, BI Specialists and Application Specialists. Building on our greenfield data environment, your contributions will leave a lasting impact as you implement data models and pipelines that support meaningful and actionable analytics, helping to drive positive change with an engaged and supportive business.
Key responsibilities
Partner with stakeholders across the business to gather data and reporting requirements, and translate them into effective, scalable analytics solutions.
Build and maintain clean, reliable datasets using SQL and Python within Databricks, supporting both operational reporting and strategic analysis.
Develop and deliver insightful dashboards and reports using Power BI to help drive data-informed decisions.
Use Python/pySpark in Databricks to automate data preparation, analysis, and reporting workflows.
Support the development and improvement of data pipelines and processes in collaboration with other data specialists, ensuring data is accurate, timely, and accessible.
Work with cloud-based data platforms, particularly within Microsoft Azure. Collaborate with engineering team members to ensure data solutions are secure, reliable, and well-integrated.
Skills & experience
Advanced SQL skills for querying and transforming large datasets across various sources.
Proficiency in Python/pySpark, particularly in the context of Databricks, for data manipulation, analysis, and automation.
Hands-on experience working in Databricks, including familiarity with notebooks, workflows, and collaborative data development.
Strong experience building dashboards and data models in Power BI or similar BI tools.
Comfortable working with cloud-based data platforms, ideally within Azure.
Ability to collaborate with both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders to deliver data solutions that meet business needs.
Familiarity with data best practices, including governance, quality, and documentation.
If you’re interested in this role but don’t feel that you match every single one of our requirements, we would still love to hear from you and explore the unique skillset and attributes that you can bring to the team.
Reach your remarkable
At Grant Thornton we do things differently because we understand that when you strive for better and care about what you do remarkable things are possible. We’re a dynamic and authentic mix of backgrounds, perspectives and ways of thinking. We’re driven by our shared purpose – we ignite the potential within our people and clients to create enduring success and positively shape the communities around us.
With us, you’ll be exposed to challenging and rewarding opportunities – building your confidence and capabilities at every step. You’ll be supported, motivated and inspired by a team of passionate and caring collaborators and leaders. You’ll be empowered to build a career path that’s tailored to you and encouraged to make a meaningful difference. And we’ll make sure the excellence you deliver and the impact you make is always seen, felt and celebrated.
Remarkable perks that put you first:
Work from home options | team connection days
9-day fortnight with no salary reduction
Fully funded gym membership | Health Insurance discounts
Work in comfort and dress for your day
And many more!
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We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible for anyone who wishes to apply, and we warmly encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders, those in the LGBTQI+ community and individuals who identify as having disability or are neurodivergent. Click here for recruitment support information and to learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Grant Thornton.
Should you have questions or require any adaptations or additional support for your individual circumstances so you may perform at your best during the application or recruitment process please contact our Talent Acquisition team at gttalentscouts@au.gt.com
As we provide fair consideration and evaluation to a high volume of applications, we endeavour to provide feedback on your application at the earliest opportunity.
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