Minimum of 1 Lead Data Manager

Closes in 14 daysSubmission deadline: 12 November 2026, 11:59 PM Australia/Sydney

About this tender

This Tender is invited by the Issuer. Overview Services Australia is seeking a minimum of 1 Lead Data Manager to work within its Data Assurance section on data management and data ethics initiatives. The Role Data Managers support organisations with the sourcing, acquisition, management, integration and sharing of data to provide business insights and drive data-based decision making. As a data assurance lead in the Data Assurance section, the role will act as a data management and data ethics champion, working under limited direction of the Director and senior leaders. The role includes: Applying knowledge and understanding of data management and data ethics to assess the requirements of data through AI and other complex data initiatives, to ensure data is appropriately managed throughout its lifecycle and used ethically Supporting the delivery of trusted, explainable and accountable data that benefits customers Applying data trust and ethics and data management processes and tools, aligned to overarching Frameworks Enabling and empowering business teams to implement data management and data ethics by design to build community trust and confidence in services Supporting the enhancement of tools to more advanced technology, in collaboration with others Advising on potential enhancements to processes to support emerging AI, using data assurance expertise Coaching, developing and inspiring team members within the Section and beyond in data assurance, with a customer centric focus Conducting reviews and providing recommendations and briefs for senior leaders and committees Role Requirements Extensive knowledge of: Data management fundamentals and how they apply across a broad range of disciplines (expert understanding) Relevant data management approaches and frameworks Ability to quickly acquire knowledge of the following: Legislation, policies, procedures and information management relevant to the work area The agency's strategic direction, priorities and functions Frameworks, legislation, policies, procedures and information management requirements relevant to the work area The agency's privacy, ethics, workplace health and safety and security protocols Relevant business systems and tools Enquiries Buyer contact: ict.panel.dmp@servicesaustralia.gov.au

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