Lead Data Manager in Canberra

Location

Canberra, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Hobart, Cairns or Robina (Hybrid – Initial 6 weeks onsite)

Contract Duration

Up to 12 months, with potential extensions

Security Requirement

• Must have or be able to obtain Baseline Security Clearance
• About the Opportunity
• Hatchit Studios is seeking an experienced

Lead Data Manager to support a major Federal Government client in strengthening enterprise data management, governance, analytics and reporting capabilities.

This role requires strong expertise in

Microsoft Power BI, Microsoft Purview, data governance and data integration , with the ability to translate complex datasets into actionable business insights.

The successful candidate will lead data management initiatives, develop high-quality reporting solutions, establish data governance practices and collaborate with senior stakeholders to support informed decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise data management, governance and reporting initiatives to improve data quality, accessibility and compliance.
• Design, develop and maintain interactive dashboards, reports and visualisations using Microsoft Power BI.
• Utilise Microsoft Purview to support data discovery, classification, information governance and compliance across Microsoft 365 environments.
• Analyse, integrate and validate complex datasets from multiple sources to deliver accurate, actionable insights.
• Develop and implement data governance frameworks, policies, standards and quality assurance processes.
• Identify and address data integrity, privacy, security and compliance risks.
• Establish reporting standards, performance measures and data models to support consistent business reporting.
• Collaborate with senior executives, technical teams and business stakeholders to define requirements and deliver data-driven solutions.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring and guidance to support team capability and continuous improvement.
• Prepare executive reports, recommendations and documentation to support strategic decision-making.

Skills & Experience Required

• Demonstrated experience in a senior or lead data management, data governance or analytics role.
• Strong hands‑on experience with

Microsoft Power BI , including dashboard development, data modelling, reporting and visualisation.

• Practical experience with

Microsoft Purview , including data classification, discovery, governance and information management.

• Strong understanding of enterprise data governance frameworks, data quality management, metadata and information security.
• Experience integrating, cleansing and validating data from multiple systems and sources.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python or other relevant programming languages for data collection, transformation and integration.
• Experience developing data management strategies, policies, procedures and reporting standards.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to translate complex information into meaningful business insights.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including stakeholder engagement, mentoring and managing competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Previous experience working within Federal Government or other highly regulated environments (highly regarded).

Why Apply?

• Work on high-impact Federal Government data management and governance initiatives.
• Competitive contract rates.
• Opportunity to lead enterprise data governance, analytics and reporting improvements.
• Work with Microsoft Power BI, Microsoft Purview and modern data management technologies.
• Hybrid working arrangements may be considered following the initial onsite period.
• Long-term contract opportunity with potential extensions.
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