Data Migration Specialist

Lara Gebka; Launceston; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Axia Recruitment is partnering with a government agency in Launceston to appoint a Data Migration Specialist for the Corporate Application Replacement Project (CARP). The role focuses on shaping the data landscape for a future-state cloud-based solution, including data migration frameworks and auditing procedures.

The successful candidate will work on an 18-month contract from February 2024 to August 2025, collaborating across Data Team and stakeholders to ensure timely and quality data

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in data modeling and legacy system analysis.
• Experience with data migration projects involving SQL/Oracle.
• Strong experience in data production and reporting.
• Ability to articulate technical issues to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Analyse data migration requirements and collaborate with the Data Team to define migration solutions.
• Establish templates, testing processes, and validate data migration procedures.
• Develop an audit framework for production data verification.
• Design and implement a data warehouse solution for historical data with the Data Working Group.
• Evaluate current systems to determine best data movement approach using scripting, ETL, or other tools.
• Organise data into usable formats and build repeatable extraction solutions.
• Assess data quality with stakeholders and resolve issues with project team input.
• Communicate findings and risks to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Data modeling

Legacy system analysis

SQL/Oracle migrations

Data production & reporting

Stakeholder communication

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications

Job description

Axia Recruitment are working with a well known Government agency in Launceston to find a Data Migration Specialist to assist with a high-priority transformational project that involves the implementation of a corporate application solution that supports the ICT strategy.

The Opportunity:

Join this team on an 18 month contract from February 2024 - August 2025 and become a key player in the success of the Corporate Application Replacement Project (CARP), a high-priority transformational initiative that aims to implement a cutting-edge corporate application solution supporting our ICT Strategy. As a Data Migration Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the data landscape of their future-state cloud-based solution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analysing data migration requirements and collaborating with the Data Team to define and design migration solutions.
• Establishing templates, testing processes, and validating data migration procedures.
• Developing an audit framework for production data verification.
• Designing and implementing a data warehouse solution for historical data in consultation with the Data Working Group.
• Evaluating the current system to determine the best approach for moving data, using scripting, ETL, or other migration tools.
• Organizing data into usable formats and building repeatable solutions for extracting data into provided templates/formats.
• Assessing the quality of data in collaboration with subject matter experts and stakeholders.
• Identifying potential issues and resolving them with input from the project team and key stakeholders.

Success Criteria:

Success in this role will be defined by the development of a robust data migration framework in consultation with the Vendor, Project Manager, and Data Team, as well as the successful migration of data within project timeframes.

Selection Criteria:

Company Requirements/Competencies:

• Community Focused: Demonstrates consideration for community/customers in decision-making.
• Communicate and Engage: Displays self-awareness, encourages open discussions, and values contributions from others.
• Create and Innovate: Exhibits initiative and considers different ideas and perspectives.
• Safety Focused: Takes responsibility for own and team's health, well-being, and self-care.

Position Specific:

• Demonstrated experience in data modeling and legacy system analysis.
• Experience with data migration projects involving SQL/Oracle.
• Strong experience in data production and reporting.
• Ability to articulate technical issues to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or 5 years' experience working in complex data environments.
• Project management skills are highly desirable.

Axia Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Working Place:

Launceston, TAS, Australia