Contract and Location

- Initial contract of up to 12 months with up to 24 months extension
- Based in QLD, ACT, VIC, SA, TAS.
- Requires Baseline security clearance.

- Initial contract of up to 12 months with up to 24 months extension
- Based in QLD, ACT, VIC, SA, TAS.
- Requires Baseline security clearance.

Security

Due to client requirements, candidates must be an Australian citizen with active Baseline Security clearance. Applicants residing outside of Australia or non-citizens will not be considered.

What We Are Looking For

Ressam is currently seeking an experienced Lead Data Manager for an opportunity with a Federal Government client,

Lead Data Manager

Data Manager Lead

Data Managers support organisations with the sourcing, acquisition, management, integration and sharing of data to provide business insights and drive data-based decision making. Data Managers support the instrumentation of Enterprise Data Management across all business units and develops data standards and strategy for the solution.

Data Managers exercise a considerable degree of independence, with decision-making substantially dependent on their high-level judgement and consideration of wider agency implications, with work being performed under the general guidance of senior managers. Data Analyst Managers drive innovation, change in workplace practices and organise work in the context of competing priorities and strategic direction.

Technology Skills

- Microsoft Power BI dashboards, reports and visualisations
- Microsoft Purview

Knowledge/Qualifications

- Demonstrated experience analysing complex data, preparing and validating information from multiple sources, and translating findings into clear insights and recommendations.
- Experience developing professional dashboards, reports and visualisations using Microsoft Power BI.
- Practical experience supporting data governance, information management, compliance, classification or reporting activities in Microsoft Purview or a Microsoft 365 setting.




- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to explain complex information, influence outcomes, manage priorities and deliver high-quality work under limited direction

Duties may include some or all of the following

- Lead and support operations of the team including monitoring business performance, setting priorities, and managing resources and workflow
- Lead and manage staff including overseeing the management of performance, attendance and health and wellbeing
- Develop staff capability through coaching, mentoring and succession planning to increase performance, engagement and retention
- Undertake and assist with business management and workforce planning
- Collaborate with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders to achieve project outcomes
- Develop standard methodologies, processes and procedures for the data components of ICT and business projects
- Initiate adjustments to data policies and procedures as necessary to improve key performance indicators
- Contribute to and influence ICT strategy resolving conflicts as needed
- Assist with implementation of data quality programs, including measurements initiatives
- Prepare and review a range of written material including technical and corporate documentation
- Monitor and manage work output and quality against established performance standards through interpretation of quality analysis and reporting
- Assist with the management of finances, contracts, procurement, resources and expenditure within area of responsibility
- Manage team contribution to costing processes
- Report on the achievement of business outcomes, key performance indicators and quality assurance to manage overall performance
- Encourage innovation, continuous improvement and manage and support change
- Attend interagency meetings and forums to influence business outcomes and share information
- Engage and partner with other agencies and service providers to build service delivery capability
- Assist with the development of strategies, operational policy and procedures and change

📌 Lead Data Manager (Australia)
🏢 Ressam
📍 Australia