Data Platform Specialist Merivale

At Merivale, people are at the heart of everything we do - a family-owned hospitality group with a portfolio of more than 90 venues across Australia. From iconic venues to unforgettable guest experiences, our diverse portfolio spans restaurants, bars, pubs, nightlife, and events, delivering exceptional moments for our guests every day.

Job Description

Behind every great guest experience is a team making it happen. We're looking for a Data Platform Specialist to join Merivale's Technology team, helping turn data into practical insights across our portfolio of restaurants, bars, pubs and events.

Working within our Data team, you'll help build and maintain reliable data platforms, develop reporting tools and explore opportunities for AI and automation. From improving data pipelines to creating dashboards that support everyday decisions, your work will connect technology with the needs of our venues and head office teams.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and supporting data pipelines, integrations and ELT processes across business applications and platforms.
• Building and maintaining dbt transformation models, and supporting Snowflake administration, monitoring and performance optimisation.
• Developing and improving Power BI dashboards, reporting and semantic models, including reusable datasets for self-service reporting.
• Working with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into practical data and analytics solutions.
• Maintaining data quality, security and governance through validation, reconciliation and ongoing monitoring.
• Investigating and resolving data platform issues, maintaining documentation and supporting projects from requirements through to deployment.
• Supporting AI and machine learning initiatives, including forecasting, reporting and opportunities to automate manual processes.

Qualifications

You're analytical, curious and comfortable working through complex problems. You can explain technical ideas clearly, build strong relationships and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

You'll also bring:

• At least five years' experience in data platforms and BI analytics roles.
• Hands-on experience with data warehousing, data modelling, SQL Server and Power BI.
• An understanding of AI and automation concepts, including machine learning and generative AI.
• Sound knowledge of data governance, security and quality management.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently and within project teams.
• A relevant tertiary qualification in IT, Data & Analytics, Computer Science, Engineering or a related discipline.

Experience with Snowflake, dbt, Python and data automation will be highly regarded, as will experience in hospitality, retail, consumer or multi-site businesses.

Additional Information Merivale Employee Benefits

• Exclusive monthly perks, staff-only rewards and events.
• Merivale Staff Cellar - access to premium wines at staff pricing.
• Paid parental leave - with flexible return to work options.
• Unlimited career growth with endless development opportunities.
• Merivale Academy - online and in-person training, including Leadership, Guest Experience,F&B.
• Professional accreditation support - including Leadership and WSET qualifications.
• Employee Assistance Program - confidential wellbeing and mental health support, provided by Sonder.
• Employee Referral Program - earn rewards for bringing great people on board.