Data Manager - Canberra

Downer Professional Services; Canberra; On-site; AUD 129,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on healthcare

Professional development programs

Veteran support initiatives

Career mapping opportunities

Job summary

A leading Defence and space consultancy in Canberra is seeking a Data Manager to enhance data processes for national security projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in Defence systems like Objective and SharePoint, focusing on compliance and stakeholder communication. This role offers a full-time position with a competitive salary range of A$129,000 to A$174,000, contributing to critical Defence initiatives.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience as a Data Manager on complex Defence capability projects.
• Strong understanding of Defence Quality Management Systems and ISO 9001 standards.
• High-level experience with Defence information management systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve processes for managing project data using Defence systems.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015 standards.
• Assist and train project personnel on data management practices.

Skills

Data Management Expertise

Quality & Compliance Knowledge

Systems & Tools Proficiency

Workflow & Documentation Control

Stakeholder & Communication Skills

Tools

Objective

SharePoint

DOORS

Predict

Job description

Data Manager - Canberra at Downer Professional Services

Seniority Level: Associate

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Function: Information Technology

Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing

Base pay range

A$129,000.00/yr - A$174,000.00/yr

Join our Downer Professional Services team and play a key role in delivering complex defence and national security projects that safeguard Australia’s future.

Downer Professional Services comprises of three business units our Technical, Advisory, and Capability consulting practice, and Team Downer, which partners with CASG and NSSG as a major service provider to Defence. Together, we are a multi-disciplinary advisory and delivery partner of choice for clients across Defence and National Security.

We currently have an opportunity for a Data Manager in Canberra or Melbourne to work on Land projects.

What You’ll Do

• Data & Information Management: Develop, maintain, and improve processes for storing, sharing, and managing project data using Defence systems (Objective, SharePoint, DOORS, Teams).
• Quality & Compliance: Support Project Quality Management Systems (QMS) and ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015 standards.
• Technical Support & Training: Provide assistance and training to project personnel on applications, online systems, and data management practices.
• Governance & Reporting: Prepare briefs, reports, and submissions for governance forums, while coordinating project and contract meetings.
• Stakeholder & Procurement Engagement: Collaborate with Defence, industry, and contractors to manage procurement activities, evaluate responses, and build effective stakeholder relationships.

What You’ll Bring

• Data Management Expertise: Demonstrated experience as a Data Manager (or similar) on complex, highly technical Defence capability projects.
• Quality & Compliance Knowledge: Strong understanding of Defence Quality Management Systems (QMS) and ISO 9001 standards.
• Systems & Tools Proficiency: High-level experience with Defence information and records management systems such as Objective, SharePoint, DOORS, and Predict.
• Workflow & Documentation Control: Proven ability to develop and manage document workflows, ensuring version control and chain of custody.
• Stakeholder & Communication Skills: Effective collaboration in complex stakeholder environments, with advanced technical writing and strong verbal communication skills.

Due to the nature of the work, you are required to currently hold and maintain a minimum Negative Vetting 1 or higher Security clearance as required by the Commonwealth. In some instances, compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements may also be an inherent requirement.

More than anything, you’ll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.

Why Downer Professional Services

At Downer Professional Services, we’re not just a workplace - we’re a business dedicated to contributing to the shaping of the future of defence in Australia. As the country’s only sovereign prime, we’re committed to making a real difference in protecting Australia’s interests.

What is means to belong at Downer Professional Services

• Meaningful work: Help to deliver critical Defence projects that protect Australia and shape its future.
• Professional development: Access career mapping, accelerated learning programs, and shared learning through our Communities of Practice.
• Great perks: Enjoy discounts on healthcare, retail, vehicles, and more through Perks@Downer.
• Veteran support: Benefit from initiatives like up to 20 days of Reservist Leave to stay connected post-service.

We want your work to matter and we do too. With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.

We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.

We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with this role, we’d still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you.

As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.

If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to help you put your best foot forward.