Data Modeller

About us:

We are proudly owned by Auto & General Insurance Company. The A&G group is made up of trusted and well-known brands such as iSelect, Compare the Market and Budget Direct. In late 2024, iSelect and Compare the Market formed a new Aggregation business within the A&G group and now support millions of Australians to compare and buy their personal finance and household products such as insurance, energy, and loans.

How you fit:

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Data Modeller to design, implement, and maintain conceptual, logical, and physical data models that support business intelligence, analytics, and operational systems. The ideal candidate will work closely with data architects, data engineers, business analysts, data analysts, and business stakeholders to ensure data structures align with business goals and technical requirements.

Key relationships

• Data Engineering Team
• Data Architecture
• Business Analysts
• Data Analysts
• Data Governance Team

What you do:

Data Modeling:

• Design and develop conceptual, logical, and physical data models.
• Translate business requirements into data structures that support reporting and analytics.
• Maintain and optimize existing data models for performance and scalability.

Collaboration & Communication:

• Work with data architects, data engineers, business analysts, data analysts to understand data needs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure data models meet business requirements.
• Document data models and metadata for transparency and governance.

Data Governance & Quality:

• Ensure data integrity, consistency, and accuracy across systems.
• Support data governance initiatives by assisting in defining data standards and best practices.
• Participate in data quality assessments and remediation efforts.

Tooling & Technology:

• Use data modelling tools (e.g., ER/Studio, Erwin, Power Designer) to create and manage models.
• Support database design and integration efforts across platforms (SQL, NoSQL, cloud-based)

 Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Work closely with business units, product managers, and analysts to understand requirements and translate them into data solutions.
• Present findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Additional Responsibilities

• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging tools, technologies in data science, machine learning and analytics.
• Willing to try new ideas and emerging data science and AI technologies to accelerate the practice of data modelling

What you need:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field
• 2–5+ years of experience in data modelling across a medium to large enterprise
• Proficiency in data Modeling techniques (normalization, dimensional modeling, etc.).
• Strong SQL skills and familiarity with relational and non-relational databases.
• Experience with data Modeling tools (e.g., ERwin, ER/Studio, dbt, PowerDesigner).
• Understanding of data warehousing concepts and ETL processes.
• Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure
• Ability to clearly document data models and explain them to technical and non-technical audiences.

Leadership Capabilities

Execution Excellence 

• Develops clear business cases and/or requirements for initiatives/projects and has a disciplined focus on benefits realisation.
• Communicates clear and transparent KPI’s with associated reporting and action plans to deliver effectively and sustainably.
• Develops improvements based on a clear understanding of customer needs and business requirements.
• Adequately assesses when to consult and/or bring in expertise to solve a problem. Also invites colleagues to assist in the process of decision-making when appropriate.
• Fosters a test and learn approach in how an individual or teams go about doing work. Testing new ideas, processes, or approaches in a controlled manner, collecting data on their outcomes, and using the insights gained to make informed decisions and improvements.

Culture Crusader

• Acts in the best interest of iSelect, before their own or their team's interest (eg. at times, prioritising other areas of the business).
• Leads local recognition, rewards and/or engagement initiatives that underpin our values.

Emotional Intelligence

• Skilfully manages and harnesses emotions to foster healthy relationships, effective communication, and personal growth, ultimately leading to improved decision-making and overall wellbeing.
• Fosters emotional awareness, regulation, empathy, and adaptability thus enhancing resilience and change agility, allowing individuals to cope with challenges and navigate transition effectively.

What's in it for you:

• Competitive salary with annual reviews + bonus/STI potential
• Enjoy flexible work arrangements, including the option of one day working from home each week or a 9-day fortnight
• Vibrant and social community who have annual celebrations, family fun days and regular events
• Newly refurbished offices

What’s next:

• We genuinely appreciate the time and effort you have taken to apply, and you will hear back from us regarding your application
• We can be flexible with interview times, and these will be conducted either over MS teams virtually or face to face
• Please note all applicants must have full working rights and will need to complete full background checks including Police Checks

iSelect recognises the value of an inclusive and diverse work environment. We believe everyone deserves the same opportunities in life, regardless of gender or identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from all candidates, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people with disabilities.