At a Glance
- Tasks: Research, analyse, and document metadata for priority data assets.
- Company: Join a large government department focused on improving data quality.
- Benefits: Hybrid work options, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Diverse workplace welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on data discoverability and quality in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in metadata analysis and strong stakeholder engagement skills required.
The predicted salary is between 56700 - 69300 $ per year.
A large government department is seeking an experienced Metadata Developer and Data Manager to support the uplift of business metadata and improve data discoverability quality and consistency. This is a hands-on role focused on researching, analysing and documenting metadata for priority data assets, then validating outcomes with business and technical stakeholders. You will work with data stewards, engineers, analysts and project teams to create clear definitions and supporting artefacts aligned to agreed standards and work instructions.
Required Skills
- Understanding of ISO IEC 11179 and metadata standards or demonstrated ability to rapidly acquire this knowledge
- Strong ability to research, interpret and synthesise business and technical information
- Excellent writing skills to produce precise, consistent and accessible metadata definitions
- Proven stakeholder engagement skills including validation and feedback management
- Analytical capability to identify metadata gaps, duplication, quality issues and terminology inconsistencies
- Strong organisation skills including progress tracking, status reporting and issue escalation
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively under general direction
Nice to Have Skills
- Data governance and data management knowledge
- Strong research and analytical skills across complex data environments
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Experience with data dictionaries, data models, lineage artefacts or metadata repositories
- Ability to quickly learn organisational programs, processes and data landscape
Preferred Education and Experience
- Tertiary qualification in information management, data analytics, computer science or a related discipline or equivalent experience
- Demonstrated experience in metadata analysis, curation, definition, development and stakeholder validation
- Experience in regulated or large enterprise environments is beneficial
Other Requirements
- Must be able to obtain and maintain an AGSVA Baseline security clearance
- Hybrid working arrangement with onsite work required for the first 6 weeks before hybrid is considered unless otherwise negotiated
- Ability to work up to 50 hours per week depending on business needs
- Role available across multiple Australian locations including ACT, QLD, VIC, SA and TAS with work based in key metropolitan centres
Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and people living with a disability. The recruitment and selection process varies, and some roles may include completion of pre-employment assessments, in-person or online interviews, psychometric testing, written assessments, scenario-based tasks, presentations, and pre-employment checks such as medical (including drug and alcohol), criminal history, or financial. If you require an adjustment to any part of the recruitment process, including the application form or assessments completed in an alternate format, please contact me using the above details. As part of our ongoing commitment to accessibility, the Paxus website has been independently audited against (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA, with ongoing improvements continuously being made to enhance accessibility. If you experience any difficulties, please contact me on the above details.
Data Manager in Canberra employer: Paxus
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