Principal BI Developer

Join us and experience Bunnings from the other side of the counter!

What’s in it for you when you’re part of our team:

• Team discount at Bunnings and other Wesfarmers brands including Kmart, Target and Officeworks to name a few

• Free standard OnePass membership

• Access to over 100+ exclusive team member benefits across health, shopping, travel and stay, wealth, work and leave

• 12 weeks paid parental leave, regardless of gender

• Fun stuff like annual festive gifts, discounted food and drinks at our Bunnings Cafe, and travelling store team member opportunities

• We’re genuinely invested in your career and no matter where you start with us, that pathway is yours to build

About the role

Within our Data & AI function, the Business Intelligence team sits at the intersection of business stakeholders, analytics delivery and data engineering. We enable data-driven decision making across the organisation by delivering high-quality insights, reporting and self-service analytics.

We’re looking for a Principal Business Intelligence Developer — a senior technical specialist with deep expertise in BI design, data modelling and visualisation. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives on solving complex problems, shaping scalable BI ecosystems and delivering exceptional end-user experiences.

While this role does not have direct people management responsibility, it plays a critical leadership role through influence, technical authority and mentorship, setting best practice across our BI capability.

• Lead the rollout and adoption of self-service analytics using Power BI, balancing usability with governance

• Design, develop and optimise complex dashboards, datasets and enterprise data models

• Partner with senior stakeholders to deliver measurable, customer-focused analytics outcomes

• Act as a subject matter expert for BI architecture, reporting models and visualisation standards

• Extend and enhance the Enterprise Dimensional Model using tabular and multi-dimensional modelling

• Provide modelling and SQL expertise through code reviews, pairing and informal mentoring

• Ensure high standards for data quality, security, performance and maintainability

• Work across structured, semi-structured and unstructured data sources

• Create and maintain architecture, system and design documentation

• Research and introduce emerging BI and analytics tools, techniques and best practices

• Identify and remove impediments to efficiency across the broader data ecosystem

• 8+ years’ experience as a Business Intelligence Developer working with large, complex data sets

• 6+ years’ hands-on experience building reports and dashboards in Power BI

• Deep expertise in SQL, dimensional modelling and data model design

• Strong experience with modern data platforms and cloud ecosystems (Azure and Snowflake preferred)

• Experience delivering BI solutions using tools such as Power BI and/or MicroStrategy

• Solid understanding of data governance, data lakes and analytics architecture

• Proven ability to translate business needs into scalable, high-quality analytics solutions

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels

• Comfort working in agile, fast-paced environments

• A proactive mindset, high attention to detail and a passion for continuous improvement

• Work on enterprise-scale data and analytics platforms that support critical business decisions

• Influence the direction of BI standards, architecture and best practices

• Be part of a collaborative, values-driven culture that prioritises trust, respect and teamwork

• Opportunity to work with modern cloud and analytics technologies

• Make a tangible impact by enabling better decisions across the organisation

You’ll be part of a workplace where you’ll feel like you belong.

We love the diversity across our teams, brought together in an inclusive culture guided by our values. We welcome applications from individuals of all ages, cultural backgrounds, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in shaping a workplace that celebrates First Nations voices, perspectives, and contributions. Please note, you must be age 15 or over to apply for a role at Bunnings.

We’re all about fairness at Bunnings, and our team’s here to support you every step of the way. If you need any adjustments, just let us know - we’re here to help. If you’ve got the experience, skills, and drive to grow - but don’t quite nail every part of the job description - we still want to hear from you. For support, contact us at [email protected].

Bunnings reserves the right to close job advertisements at any time, so we encourage you to apply early. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies, as we have a dedicated internal Talent Acquisition team managing all hiring processes.

About Us

Bunnings is the leading retailer of home improvement and lifestyle products in Australia and New Zealand. We're proud to support project builders, commercial tradespeople and the housing industry through our network of stores, trade centres, frame and truss sites and online.

At Bunnings, our purpose is simple: we’re here to inspire people to have a red hot go! Whether that's backing our team to grow, supporting customers to take on new projects, or helping communities make a real difference. By joining our passionate and diverse team, you will be part of a culture that encourages you to roll up your sleeves and build something great together. If you’re ready to have a go, apply today.

Please note if you are offered a role with us, background checks may be required. This can include police, employment, medical and qualification checks. If a police check search returns a criminal record, Bunnings will assess whether the record impacts your ability to perform the key requirements of the role.