Minimum of 1 Lead Data Manager

This Tender is invited by the Issuer. Overview Services Australia is seeking a minimum of 1 Lead Data Manager (Metadata Project Lead) to support the organisation with the sourcing, acquisition, management, integration and sharing of data to provide business insights and drive data-based decision making. The Role As the Data Manager, the role holder will be accountable for the end-to-end uplift of business metadata for priority high-value data assets. The role plans and governs the body of work, sets priorities, leads metadata registrars and developers, and ensures delivery is aligned with strategic objectives, AI readiness outcomes and applicable metadata standards. Primary focus: project leadership, governance, delivery assurance, team leadership, strategic stakeholder engagement and quality oversight. Role Requirements Knowledge and Qualifications Demonstrated expertise implementing the ISO/IEC 11179 standard for metadata registries Knowledge of relevant metadata and information management standards, including ONDC metadata attributes, National Archives of Australia requirements and Data Catalogue Vocabulary (DCAT) Demonstrated experience leading complex data, metadata or governance projects and multidisciplinary teams Data governance and data management expertise Strong research, synthesis and analytical capability High-level written and verbal communication and stakeholder-management skills Advanced Microsoft Excel and project tracking skills Ability to quickly acquire knowledge of agency programs and the agency data landscape Experience supporting analytics, automation or AI-related data initiatives Ability to Think strategically and align operational activity accordingly Lead and motivate staff to achieve quality outcomes Manage, mentor and guide staff learning and development Develop and manage a range of internal and external stakeholder relationships Assess risks and implement mitigation strategies Manage and resolve conflict using appropriate strategies Grasp expectations and concerns, and negotiate quality outcomes Understand the audience and context, and effectively tailor communication and communication styles Develop long term plans for the team and manage work in the context of business priorities Undertake objective, systematic analysis and draw accurate conclusions based on evidence Make decisions based on professional judgement, risk evaluation and in the context of the environment Work highly independently under broad direction and act collaboratively Manage staff and competing priorities to achieve quality outcomes and project completion Lead change initiatives and support staff through uncertainty and the change process Enquiries Buyer contact: ict.panel.dmp@servicesaustralia.gov.au