The opportunity we have available The Data Strategy and Partnerships team is a dedicated, forward-thinking team that has a vacancy for a Data Policy Advisor. The team’s primary function is to lead the implementation of the department’s Data Strategy 2025-29 and annual Action Plans.

The team supports implementation of the department’s data governance framework and data management guidance, working to increase data capability across the department. The team coordinates the department’s engagement with relevant APS-wide data initiatives.

The team also works closely with other teams in the Data, AI Governance and Information Management Branch to ensure that artificial intelligence and information management issues are appropriately considered in the department’s broader data agenda.

A merit pool may be established to fill vacancies for similar roles in the department over an 18-month period.

What you will do The role is varied and agile, but typical duties include:

- Building and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to advance the department’s data agenda
- Contributing to the development of yearly Data Strategy Action Plans
- Designing and implementing initiatives to support the department’s data governance framework and policies
- Supporting education around data governance and data management to complement the rollout and embedding of the department’s data governance framework and Action Plans
- Developing guidance and products to improve the department’s data capability, including the development of reference materials
- Contributing to briefing material for high level whole-of-government data forums where the department is represented by the Chief Data Officer.

The successful candidates will work in an engaging, flexible and collaborative environment, including opportunities to shape how data is used within the department and across the Australian Public Service.

Inherent requirements for the role The successful candidate for this position will be able to demonstrate their capability against the APS6 Work level standard.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

- A strong interest in data and an understanding of the importance of timely and high-quality data for shaping policy development and program delivery




- Demonstrated experience in data management, data governance, data analysis or policy development
- Demonstrated ability to achieve results according to project schedules, meet deadlines and prioritise effectively between competing demands
- Demonstrated stakeholder management skills and the ability to build rapport with a range of internal and external stakeholders
- The ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally, including the ability to effectively communicate material of a technical nature to a broad audience
- A positive approach to teamwork and collaboration, including a willingness to assist across a range of activities

Desirable requirements

- An interest in artificial intelligence (AI), and an understanding of the importance of well-governed, high-quality data to support the effective use of AI is desirable.
- Experience with organisational policy development, change management or capability development will also be highly regarded.

Cultural capability requirement The department believes every role contributes to cultural safety and that building staff cultural capability helps us deliver better policies, programs and services for First Nations people and the broader Australian community. Candidates will be required to demonstrate their willingness to develop their cultural capability as part of the assessment process. In making it a requirement across all roles in our department, we are taking a practical step in delivering our commitments under the Our Stories on Country Agreement and the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy 2025–28.

As an APS6, you will be expected to:

- Consider the cultural context and implications of work area outcomes.
- Engage respectfully with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander stakeholders, building trusted relationships.
- Communicate respectfully and seeks appropriate cultural input to inform decisions.





Eligibility requirements

This is an Affirmative measure vacancy – This vacancy is open only to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.

This is an Affirmative Measures – First Nations applicants only position. The filling of this vacancy is intended to constitute an Affirmative Measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975. To be eligible to apply under the Affirmative Measures initiative, applicants must:

- be an Aboriginal person and/or a Torres Strait Islander person
- identify as an Aboriginal person and/or a Torres Strait Islander person, and
- be accepted by their community as being an Aboriginal person and/or a Torres Strait Islander person

For more information please visit - Affirmative measure for recruiting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.

Employment with the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts is subject to conditions prescribed within the Public Service Act 1999 including:

- Citizenship: candidates must be an Australian citizen at the time of submitting your application.
- Health Assessment: The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a medical examination conducted by the department’s preferred medical provider.
- Security Clearance: The successful candidate must be able to obtain and/or maintain a security clearance at Baseline level. You must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information. You must have lived in Australia, or have a checkable background, for at least the preceding five years for Baseline Vetting clearances. More information on the security clearance vetting process is available on the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) website.
- Police check: The successful candidate must complete an Australian Federal Police criminal history check.
- Integrity and Performance check: The successful candidate must satisfy the requirements in an Integrity and Performance check which is completed by your most recent employer.

For more information about this role, including the type of person we are looking for and how to apply, please refer to the position description available by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.

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