At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead data management and ensure ethical use of AI and data initiatives.
- Company: Join Services Australia, a key player in government data assurance.
- Benefits: Hybrid work model, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Exciting chance to lead a team and shape the future of data management.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on data ethics and governance in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Must be an Australian citizen with an active Baseline security clearance.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
This role is open to Australian citizens only. Applicants must also hold a current and ACTIVE Baseline Australian Government security clearance. An ability to obtain a clearance is NOT sufficient for this role. This is an Australian Federal Government engagement based in Australia. Applications from candidates who are not Australian citizens, or who do not meet the security clearance requirement above, cannot be considered - regardless of technical experience. We are unable to sponsor visas, and this role cannot be performed remotely or from offshore.
About the Role
Services Australia is seeking a minimum of one Lead Data Manager (EL1 equivalent) for its Data Assurance section, working hybrid from a capital city in QLD, ACT, VIC, SA or TAS, or Cairns or Robina. As a data assurance lead and data management and data ethics champion, working under limited direction of the Director, the role assesses AI and other complex data initiatives to ensure data is managed appropriately across its lifecycle and used ethically, applying the agency's data trust and ethics and data management processes and tools in line with its Data Governance Framework.
Key Responsibilities
- Data assurance lead: assess AI and other complex data initiatives for data management, trust and ethics risks; give impartial recommendations aligned to the agency's Data Governance Framework and data trust and ethics principles.
- Expert data governance: formulate and advise on data governance policies and frameworks covering data access, security, privacy and ethics; track legislative change; thought leadership.
- Responsible AI: develop data assurance and AI processes; help modernise tools for transparent, accountable and explainable AI; advise on emerging AI use cases.
- Expert data management fundamentals: data access, classification and coding, collection and collection methodology, metadata, data quality, integrity, use and re-use (incl. data sharing legislation).
- Hands-on data skills: expert data quality, cleansing and validation; expert use of data and analytics tools; able to write custom scripts and code to collect data.
- Prepare briefs and recommendations for senior leaders and committees, often at short notice; communicate complex concepts clearly.
- Lead and coach the team: plan work, mentor, succession-plan, champion data as an asset.
Citizenship: Australian citizens only
Security Clearance: Baseline - must hold an ACTIVE clearance at time of application
Contract: Minimum of one position. Estimated start Monday 4 January 2027. Initial contract up to 12 months; extension term 'Other' - up to a maximum of 24 months. Lead - EL1 equivalent. A maximum of three candidates per seller.
Location: Hybrid, from the capital city of Queensland, the ACT, Victoria, South Australia or Tasmania (Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Adelaide or Hobart), including Cairns and Robina. Onsite for the first six weeks, then a hybrid flexible arrangement may be considered if the worker's residing address is within reasonable travel time and distance of the office, unless otherwise negotiated. Maximum hours published as 50 per week. Max Candidates 3 per seller.
Lead Data Manager employer: Axiom Data Pty Ltd.
Services Australia is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation meets public service. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we provide opportunities for professional development and technical leadership in a hybrid setting across major Australian capitals. Join us to make a meaningful impact on the lives of millions while enjoying a supportive culture that values collaboration and excellence.
