Lead Data Manager – EL1 Equivalent Rate Guide: $120–$145 per hour, including superannuation

Location:
ACT, QLD, VIC, SA or TAS (including Cairns and Robina) Duration: Up to 12 months initially Extensions: Up to a maximum of 24 additional months Start Date: 1 December 2026 Maximum Hours: 50 hours per week Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain Baseline clearance Working Arrangements: Initial 6 weeks onsite, with hybrid arrangements considered thereafter Experience Level: EL1 Equivalent – Lead Applications Close: 10 November 2026 Overview Babylon Data is seeking an experienced Lead Data Manager to support a major Australian Government agency in strengthening enterprise data management, governance, analytics and reporting capabilities. This senior position combines strategic data leadership with hands-on expertise in Microsoft Power BI, Microsoft Purview, data integration, data quality and information governance. The successful candidate will lead complex analytical activities, establish effective data management practices, provide strategic advice to senior stakeholders and support the delivery of reliable, secure and actionable data products.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead enterprise data management, governance, analytics and reporting activities across complex ICT and business environments.
• Design, develop and maintain professional Microsoft Power BI dashboards, reports, data models and visualisations.
• Apply Microsoft Purview to support data discovery, classification, information governance, compliance and risk management.
• Lead complex data analysis, integration, cleansing,



validation and quality assurance across multiple information sources.
• Develop and improve data governance frameworks, policies, standards, methodologies and procedures.
• Provide strategic advice on data access, classification, privacy, security, ethical use and information management.
• Develop scripts and automated processes supporting data collection, integration and analysis.
• Lead and mentor staff, coordinate team priorities and ensure the quality of analytical and reporting outputs.
• Engage senior executives, technical specialists and business stakeholders to translate complex findings into actionable recommendations.
• Drive continuous improvement in data management practices, reporting reliability and organisational data maturity. Essential Experience and Skills Applicants must demonstrate:
• Substantial experience leading enterprise data management, governance or analytics functions in complex organisations.
• Advanced practical experience developing Microsoft Power BI dashboards, reporting solutions, visualisations and data models.
• Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Purview or supporting information governance, classification and compliance within Microsoft 365 environments.
• Expertise in data governance, data access, data security,



privacy, classification and information management frameworks.
• Robust experience in data collection, integration, cleansing, editing, validation and quality assurance.
• Practical programming or scripting capability to support data collection and integration.
• Ability to analyse complex datasets, identify risks and trends, and translate findings into evidence-based recommendations.
• Experience developing data standards, methodologies, policies and governance processes.
• Demonstrated leadership, staff mentoring, stakeholder management and strategic advisory capabilities.
• Excellent written communication skills, including preparation of executive reports, technical documentation and governance advice.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound professional judgement and manage competing priorities. Desirable Experience
• Previous experience delivering data management, analytics or governance outcomes within Australian Government agencies.
• Experience working with large-scale administrative datasets and complex enterprise information environments.
• Knowledge of Australian Government information security, privacy, records management and data-sharing obligations.
• Experience with SQL, Python, Power Query or comparable data processing and integration technologies.
• Familiarity with emerging AI-enabled data collection, integration and governance methodologies.
• Experience establishing data governance maturity, metadata management and enterprise data quality improvement initiatives.

📌 Lead Data Manager (Canberra)
🏢 Babylon Data
📍 Canberra