We are seeking an experienced Data Platform Manager to join our Decision Support Systems team and be responsible for our data management system and support to various decision support tools. The position will ensure data management system reliability and compliance with legislative, regulatory and organisational requirements, including through effective system maintenance, development and governance. This includes attention to efficient data workflows.

The position will liaise with data analysts across the organisation to understand their business needs related to data management and decision support tools, ensure relevant technical solutions are fit for purpose, and provide technical support.

What you'll bring

You have exceptional attention to detail, maintain focus on quality, and a high task completion rate.

You are capable of applying relevant statutory and regulatory information to cartographic datasets, maps, and associated outputs.

You are an excellent communicator with strong internal and external stakeholder engagement capabilities.

You have the ability to communicate spatial information clearly to non‑technical audiences.

You thrive under pressure, manage competing priorities and user expectations, and can adapt to changes in requirements.

You are an effective member of a team, are flexible and versatile, show initiative, and develop and maintain positive relationships.

Why join the Reef Authority?

At the Reef Authority, you'll build a meaningful career while helping protect one of the world's most iconic natural assets. We offer a supportive,



flexible and purpose-driven workplace where your work has real impact.

You'll enjoy competitive APS employment conditions, including up to 15.4% employer superannuation, flexible working arrangements, wellbeing initiatives, professional development opportunities and a collaborative culture committed to protecting the Outstanding Barrier Reef for future generations.

- Manage data platform workspaces, access controls, compute cluster configurations, and relevant policies across multiple environments (e.g. in Databricks).
- Design, build, and operationalise data models, pipelines, stores, and real-time processing systems for scalable, reliable and secure data management within the platform.
- Implement and maintain robust data governance frameworks for the platform (e.g. using Unity Catalog), and ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and Reef Authority data governance policies.
- Monitor platform utilisation, manage performance, identify inefficiencies, and implement cost-optimisations.
- Work collaboratively with data analysts across the organisation and the Technology and Digital Services team to scope business needs and requirements, and align the platform roadmap within available resources.




- Build and sustain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, share knowledge of own areas of expertise and mentor and coach less experienced staff.
- Resolve problems using professional knowledge and experience to identify and develop ideas and analyse alternative courses of action and their implications.

Essential requirements

- Demonstrated experience in use and/or management of data platforms (e.g. Databricks) and data governance
- Working proficiency in SQL and Python.

Desirable qualifications or equivalent experience

- Demonstrated experience in, and understanding of, data analytics and data visualisation
- Knowledge of, and experience with, Microsoft Azure data products and services

Employment with the Reef Authority is subject to:

- Conditions prescribed within the Public Service Act 1999.
- Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) granting a security clearance at the required level.
- Evidence of citizenship status.
- Evidence of qualifications required of the role.
- Evidence of a completed national police-check with no risks identified by the Reef Authority.
- The CEO of the Reef Authority, or their Delegate, approving a Notice of Engagement.
- The Australian Government Security Clearance Application Guide Book provides information on minimum eligibility requirements for holding a security clearance at the required level. Please ensure that you are able to provide the necessary documents if you apply for the position. More information on the security clearance vetting process is available on the AGSVA website.

📌 Data Platform Manager – Decision Support Systems (Cairns)
🏢 Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
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