Data Manager

Salary: Paxus pays weekly

Overview

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

Ready to make a tangible impact on how data is defined governed and used at scale Apply now with your current resume and a brief summary of your metadata standards and stakeholder engagement experience.