Eligibility

Applicants must be Australian citizens and be eligible to obtain and maintain an active Australian Government Defence security clearance at the level required for the position.

This is an emerging leader opportunity suited to someone with experience in Data Management within Defence who is ready to step up and take ownership of program-level data activities across LMA Maritime Programs. You don’t need to have held a formal Lead title before, we’re looking for someone confident in the work and ready to guide others.

In this role, you will ensure project documentation and technical data are delivered, controlled and compliant with contractual and Defence requirements. You will work closely with engineering teams, subcontractors and the customer to keep data flowing accurately and on schedule.

This prospect is located in Sydney, NSW. Applications from Wollongong, NSW and Newcastle, NSW will be considered.

The Opportunity

Eligibility

Applicants must be Australian citizens and be eligible to obtain and maintain an active Australian Government Defence security clearance at the level required for the position.

This is an emerging leader opportunity suited to someone with experience in Data Management within Defence who is ready to step up and take ownership of program-level data activities across LMA Maritime Programs. You don’t need to have held a formal Lead title before, we’re looking for someone confident in the work and ready to guide others.

In this role, you will ensure project documentation and technical data are delivered, controlled and compliant with contractual and Defence requirements. You will work closely with engineering teams, subcontractors and the customer to keep data flowing accurately and on schedule.

This opportunity is located in Sydney, NSW. Applications from Wollongong, NSW and Newcastle, NSW will be considered.

Key Responsibilities

- Support the ongoing administration of Data Management System (DMS) tools and associated information management platforms.




- Apply Data Management processes to ensure the accurate identification, control, distribution and integrity of program information.
- Manage the secure exchange of information between internal and external stakeholders, ensuring compliance with sensitive information and security requirements.
- Compile, maintain, manipulate and analyse program data to support reporting obligations, records management activities.
- Support the ongoing management of the Program Process Asset Library.
- Coordinate and monitor program activities within Jira, including raising, assigning and tracking tasks.
- Provide Data Management guidance to program personnel.
- Ensure compliance with export/import controls as they relate to Information sharing.
- Coordinate and guide reviews of documentation.

What You’ll Bring

You’ll bring experience working with controlled documentation and records management, combined with strong stakeholder engagement skills, attention to detail and a commitment to high document quality.

You will bring:

- Proven experience using document editing and publishing tools to prepare, review and manage controlled documentation.
- Experience working within Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or Electronic Data Management Systems (EDMS).
- Demonstrated experience using collaboration and task management tools such as Jira, Confluence and SharePoint.
- Experience in records management and document control practices, including managing secure, sensitive or controlled information.
- Strong interpersonal, stakeholder engagement, communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
- A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement. Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.

Highly Desirable

- Demonstrated experience using a PLM tool in a Defence or engineering environment.
- Experience managing export-controlled data and compliance requirements.
- Previous experience working within the Defence industry or a similarly regulated environment.
- Understanding of Configuration Man

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