Head of Data & Analytics | Build a Next-Gen Data Platform | Full-Time Onsite Role with Leading National Retail Group
A leading multi-brand retail group is embarking on a next-gen data transformation and we’re looking for a Head of Data & Analytics who can lead the vision and execute with sleeves rolled up.
The data platform is being rebuilt from the ground up, leveraging Microsoft Fabric (or similar tools), Power BI, and a Lakehouse architecture — and this role is about turning it into an engine for business decision-making.
This is not just a reporting clean-up job. It’s a strategic, high-impact role where your frameworks, leadership, and technical acumen will reshape how a multi-entity retail network (including sales, customer support, and operations) uses data.
What You’ll Be Doing
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Own the data strategy and finalise rollout of a Microsoft Fabric–based Lakehouse (or similar) with integrated Power BI and row-level security.
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Integrate 3 disparate internal systems and build a single source of truth.
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Replace 40+ manual reports with 3 powerful, standardised dashboards across Sales, Customer Support, and Operations.
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Lead a growing data team of engineers, analysts, and scientists; build the future-state team structure.
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Guide business teams to adopt and trust data; foster data literacy and self-service BI capability.
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Deploy AI/ML use cases (e.g., predictive analytics, optimisation, forecasting).
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Define and govern data quality, compliance, and privacy standards.
What You Bring
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10+ years in data/analytics, with 3+ years in senior leadership.
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Proven experience with Microsoft Fabric or similar modern data platforms, Power BI, and row-level security across multi-entity environments.
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Strong background in data architecture, modelling, and governance.
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Track record delivering enterprise data platforms and actionable dashboards.
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Ability to energise and grow teams without micromanaging; you lead by empowering.
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High EQ and people-first mindset — you make others better and help them succeed.
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Bonus if you’ve worked in multi-site retail environments or transformed legacy BI teams.
KPIs You’ll Own
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Data platform and dashboard rollout with row-level security live across retail locations.
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50%+ reduction in manual reporting workload.
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≥85% stakeholder satisfaction with data tools.
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2+ AI/ML use cases launched in year one.
Why This Role?
This is a rare chance to build and lead something from the ground up: modern tech, full executive support, and a clear mandate for innovation. You’ll leave behind outdated tools and legacy blockers, and help drive AI-readiness in a high-impact, customer-centric environment.
This is a full-time onsite role in Brisbane.
Please apply with your current resume in Microsoft Word format only (.doc or .docx). For a confidential discussion, contact Alex Coroneo on alex.coroneo@davidsonwp.com quoting reference JN -072025-40794. Want to know more about Davidson? Visit us at www.davidsonwp.com.
