Manager, Data Systems - Containers for Change

at; Österreich; Vor Ort; EUR 50 000 - 68 000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leader in recycling initiatives based in Subiaco is seeking a Manager, Data Systems. The role involves overseeing data governance and reporting frameworks to enhance operational delivery. Ideal candidates will have experience with data management, excellent communication skills, and the ability to generate insights from complex data. The position offers flexible working options and various employee benefits.

Leistungen

Additional annual leave over Christmas

Wellbeing day and volunteer day

Flexible working options

Great parental leave benefits

Access to wellbeing benefits

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience as a data specialist, managing data platforms and systems.
• Strong understanding of the full data lifecycle and related policies.
• Ability to translate data into meaningful insights.

Aufgaben

• Lead the development and implementation of data governance frameworks.
• Drive business reporting and insights for decision-making.
• Provide leadership and coaching to a small team.

Kenntnisse

Data management

Reporting and insights

Stakeholder engagement

Data compliance

Team mentoring

Ausbildung

Tertiary qualifications in data science or a related discipline

Tools

Power BI

Snowflake

Jobbeschreibung

Manager, Data Systems - Containers for Change

We are Western Australia Return Recycle Renew, (WARRRL). We are the team that has been leading the recycling revolution that is Containers for Change. We have developed and supported a strong, diverse network of 300 refund points, providing employment opportunities through commercial, social enterprise and not for profit organisations. In just over 5 years, we have saved over 4.6 billion containers from landfill. Our success is echoed by the container recovery rate increasing from 33% to 66% in that time. With our new strategic plan just being launched, our vision: to create a circular economy for containers, promoting positive social and environmental impact. To find out more please visit our website at www.warrrl.com.au.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Manager, Data Systems to lead WARRRL’s data governance, reporting frameworks, and insights. This role ensures our data is protected, organised, and leveraged to support operational delivery, Scheme performance monitoring, and informed decision-making across the organisation.

Reporting to the Head of Business Services, in this newly created position, you will play a key role in strengthening organisational data capability, producing high-quality insights, and embedding good data management practices across the organisation.

Some key responsibilities include:

Lead the development and implementation of data governance frameworks, policies and standards.

Oversee data lifecycle management to ensure data is appropriately classified, stored, protected, retained, and used.

Drive the development of high-quality business reporting, dashboards and insights to support operational and strategic decision-making.

Provide leadership and coaching to a small team to build data literacy and enhance reporting capability.

Partner with operational teams to understand business needs and ensure reporting is accurate, timely and fit-for-purpose.

Work closely with IT Support and external partners to ensure best‑practice data management, system configuration and documentation.

Monitor policy compliance and provide regular reporting on data activities and performance metrics.

This is a full‑time opportunity, based in Subiaco.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will be an experienced IT leader who thrives in an environment where you can work closely with people, contribute to organisational improvement, and ensure technology truly enables business outcomes. You will bring a strong service mindset, excellent communication skills, and the ability to balance strategic priorities with practical operational management.

To be successful in this role, you will have proven experience as a data specialist, including managing data platforms and systems, such as Snowflake, ensuring data quality, governance and integrity.

Key to your success will be your demonstrated experience in the following:

Strong understanding of the full data lifecycle, classification, protection, retention, privacy, disposal and demonstrated ability to implement related policies and processes.

Advanced ability to design, build and deliver reporting and dashboards in Power BI, including data modelling and transformation.

Ability to translate data into meaningful insights and recommendations, proactively identifying opportunities to improve business performance and data capability.

Demonstrated stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to listen to business needs, understand challenges, and develop appropriate data or reporting solutions.

Experience mentoring and developing team members, and contributing to a collaborative, high‑performance data and reporting function.

Tertiary qualifications in data science or a related discipline will be highly regarded.

Our Culture and Benefits

WARRRL is strongly committed to fostering a workplace culture that is safe and accessible for all. We are driving diversity and inclusion as part of the way we work with our first Reconciliation Action Plan (Reflect) complete. All applicants self‑identifying within their cover letter as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander will be guaranteed an interview.

Join a team that is driving real change in recycling and waste reduction. Take a look at our benefits!

Working in the heart of Subiaco close to public transport and great cafes

An extra 3 days annual leave over the Christmas period

One wellbeing day and one volunteer day per year

We make a positive impact to the environment

Amazing flexible working options

Great parental leave benefits

Regular team days and social club activities

Access to our wellbeing benefits and perpetual discounts providing discounts and special offers on entertainment, clothing, homewares, gift cards, technology, travel, dining and more

Membership to LinkedIn Learning

Access to salary sacrifice.

How to apply

If you are interested in this position, click "Apply" at the top of the page. Please submit a cover page addressing the about you section above (no more than 3 pages) along with a copy of your CV.

Please note: that only applications submitted via Seek with a covering letter will be considered.

For more information about the role please contact Megan May, Chief Business Officer.

Applications close at 5pm on Wednesday 3 December 2025. Please note, WARRRL reserves the right to hire prior to the closing date.

Your application will include the following questions:

• How many years' experience do you have as a Data Manager?
• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• What's your expected annual base salary?