At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead metadata development and ensure high-quality standards for datasets.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking client focused on enhancing business metadata.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional growth, and the chance to work with cutting-edge datasets.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities to engage with diverse teams.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact by improving metadata quality in high-value datasets.
- Qualifications: Strong experience in ISO/IEC 11179 and proven leadership in metadata development.
The predicted salary is between 59400 - 72600 $ per year.
A client of TTI is uplifting business metadata across high-value datasets (including AI-related work). They need a Senior Metadata Officer who can lead the workstream, stay hands-on, and get metadata to a consistent, “fit for registration” standard.
What you’ll do
- Lead metadata development for assigned datasets (plan, prioritise, allocate work)
- Supervise/coaching metadata developers and lift quality
- Identify gaps/duplication/inconsistencies and harmonise definitions
- Write clear, plain-English metadata for business and technical audiences
- QA outputs and manage registration feedback
- Engage SMEs, data stewards, engineers/analysts and project contacts
- Track progress, coverage, risks and registration status, support stewardship handover
Must have
- Strong ISO/IEC 11179 metadata registry experience
- Knowledge of ONDC / National Archives / DCAT (or ability to learn quickly)
- Proven leadership in metadata development and/or QA/data management
Senior Metadata Officer in Melbourne employer: The Talent Initiative
Join The Talent Initiative and be part of a values-driven organisation that is making a significant impact in the not-for-profit sector. With a collaborative work culture, you'll have the opportunity to lead transformative CRM projects while working alongside passionate teams in Melbourne. We prioritise employee growth and offer a supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
We think you need these skills to ace Senior Metadata Officer in Melbourne
Metadata Development
ISO/IEC 11179
Quality Assurance (QA)
Data Management
Leadership Skills
Coaching Skills
Gap Analysis
