Data Manager

Paxus Australia Pty Ltd.; Canberra; Híbrido; AUD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Paxus Australia Pty Ltd in Canberra seeks an experienced Metadata Developer and Data Manager to uplift business metadata and improve data discoverability. This hands-on role involves researching, analysing and documenting metadata for priority data assets and validating outcomes with business and technical stakeholders.

You will collaborate with data stewards, engineers, analysts and project teams to create clear definitions and artefacts aligned to standards and work instructions, enabling

Formación

• Experience with metadata standards and ISO concepts.
• Ability to synthesize complex business and technical information.
• Proven ability to produce precise metadata definitions in writing.
• Experience gathering validation feedback from stakeholders.

Responsabilidades

• Uplift business metadata and improve data discoverability quality.
• Document metadata for priority assets and validate outcomes with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with data stewards, engineers, analysts and project teams.
• Create definitions and artefacts aligned to agreed standards and work instructions.

Conocimientos

Metadata standards

Stakeholder engagement

Technical writing

Research & analysis

Documentation

Organisational skills

Independent work

Educación

Information management degree

Data analytics degree

Herramientas

Data dictionaries

Data models

Metadata repositories

Lineage artefacts

Descripción del empleo

Overview

A large government department is seeking an experienced Metadata Developer and Data Manager to support the uplift of business metadata and improve data discoverability quality and consistency. This is a hands on role focused on researching analysing and documenting metadata for priority data assets then validating outcomes with business and technical stakeholders. You will work with data stewards engineers analysts and project teams to create clear definitions and supporting artefacts aligned to agreed standards and work instructions.

Required Skills

• Understanding of ISO IEC 11179 and metadata standards or demonstrated ability to rapidly acquire this knowledge
• Strong ability to research interpret and synthesise business and technical information
• Excellent writing skills to produce precise consistent and accessible metadata definitions
• Proven stakeholder engagement skills including validation and feedback management
• Analytical capability to identify metadata gaps duplication quality issues and terminology inconsistencies
• Strong organisation skills including progress tracking status reporting and issue escalation
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively under general direction

Nice to Have Skills

• Data governance and data management knowledge
• Strong research and analytical skills across complex data environments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience with data dictionaries data models lineage artefacts or metadata repositories
• Ability to quickly learn organisational programs processes and data landscape

Preferred Education and Experience

• Tertiary qualification in information management data analytics computer science or a related discipline or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated experience in metadata analysis curation definition development and stakeholder validation
• Experience in regulated or large enterprise environments is beneficial

Other Requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain an AGSVA Baseline security clearance
• Hybrid working arrangement with onsite work required for the first 6 weeks before hybrid is considered unless otherwise negotiated
• Ability to work up to 50 hours per week depending on business needs
• Role available across multiple Australian locations including ACT QLD VIC SA and TAS with work based in key metropolitan centres

Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and people living with a disability. The recruitment and selection process varies, and some roles may include completion of pre-employment assessments, in-person or online interviews, psychometric testing, written assessments, scenario-based tasks, presentations, and pre-employment checks such as medical (including drug and alcohol), criminal history, or financial. If you require an adjustment to any part of the recruitment process, including the application form or assessments completed in an alternate format, please contact me using the above details. As part of our ongoing commitment to accessibility, the Paxus website has been independently audited against (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA, with ongoing improvements continuously being made to enhance accessibility. If you experience any difficulties, please contact me on the above details.