Lead Data Manager

Hatchit Studios; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatchit Studios seeks a Lead Data Manager to strengthen enterprise data governance, analytics and reporting for a major Federal Government client. The role focuses on translating complex datasets into actionable insights using Microsoft Power BI and Purview, delivering high-quality dashboards, governance frameworks and data-driven solutions.

The successful candidate will lead initiatives, mentor the team, collaborate with senior stakeholders, and support informed decision-making in a regulated

Qualifications

• Senior or lead data management/analytics experience.
• Strong hands-on Power BI skills: dashboard development, modelling, reporting.
• Experience with Microsoft Purview: classification, discovery, governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise data management, governance and reporting initiatives.
• Design and maintain dashboards and reports with Power BI.
• Use Purview for data discovery, governance and compliance across Microsoft 365.
• Integrate, cleanse and validate data from multiple sources to deliver insights.
• Develop data governance frameworks, standards and QA processes.
• Identify data privacy, security and compliance risks and address them.

Skills

Power BI

Purview

Data governance

Data integration

SQL

Python

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Data modelling

Job description

Location: Canberra, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Hobart, Cairns or Robina (Hybrid – Initial 6 weeks onsite)

Contract Duration: Up to 12 months, with potential extensions

Security Requirement: Must have or be able to obtain Baseline Security Clearance

About the Opportunity

Hatchit Studios is seeking an experienced Lead Data Manager to support a major Federal Government client in strengthening enterprise data management, governance, analytics and reporting capabilities.

This role requires strong expertise in Microsoft Power BI, Microsoft Purview, data governance and data integration, with the ability to translate complex datasets into actionable business insights.

The successful candidate will lead data management initiatives, develop high-quality reporting solutions, establish data governance practices and collaborate with senior stakeholders to support informed decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise data management, governance and reporting initiatives to improve data quality, accessibility and compliance.
• Design, develop and maintain interactive dashboards, reports and visualisations using Microsoft Power BI.
• Utilise Microsoft Purview to support data discovery, classification, information governance and compliance across Microsoft 365 environments.
• Analyse, integrate and validate complex datasets from multiple sources to deliver accurate, actionable insights.
• Develop and implement data governance frameworks, policies, standards and quality assurance processes.
• Identify and address data integrity, privacy, security and compliance risks.
• Establish reporting standards, performance measures and data models to support consistent business reporting.
• Collaborate with senior executives, technical teams and business stakeholders to define requirements and deliver data-driven solutions.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring and guidance to support team capability and continuous improvement.
• Prepare executive reports, recommendations and documentation to support strategic decision-making.

Skills & Experience Required

• Demonstrated experience in a senior or lead data management, data governance or analytics role.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Microsoft Power BI, including dashboard development, data modelling, reporting and visualisation.
• Practical experience with Microsoft Purview, including data classification, discovery, governance and information management.
• Strong understanding of enterprise data governance frameworks, data quality management, metadata and information security.
• Experience integrating, cleansing and validating data from multiple systems and sources.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python or other relevant programming languages for data collection, transformation and integration.
• Experience developing data management strategies, policies, procedures and reporting standards.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to translate complex information into meaningful business insights.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including stakeholder engagement, mentoring and managing competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Previous experience working within Federal Government or other highly regulated environments (highly regarded).

Why Apply?

• Work on high-impact Federal Government data management and governance initiatives.
• Competitive contract rates.
• Opportunity to lead enterprise data governance, analytics and reporting improvements.
• Work with Microsoft Power BI, Microsoft Purview and modern data management technologies.
• Hybrid working arrangements may be considered following the initial onsite period.
• Long-term contract opportunity with potential extensions.