Lead Data Manager

The HR Ally; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 180,000; Part time

Job summary

The HR Ally is seeking a Lead Data Manager to lead the data analytics team across multiple states (QLD, VIC, ACT, SA). The role focuses on data analysis, governance, and Power BI reporting to drive business insights and performance.

You will work on data governance using Microsoft Purview, develop dashboards, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure high-quality analytics to inform decisions. This is a 12-month contract with opportunities for impact and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience analyzing complex data and producing insights from multiple sources.
• Experience developing dashboards and reports in Power BI.
• Experience supporting data governance, classification or reporting in Purview or M365.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement, guiding decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support operations of the team, setting priorities and resources.
• Oversee staff performance, attendance, health and wellbeing.
• Develop staff capabilities through coaching and succession planning.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to achieve project outcomes.
• Develop standard data methodologies and governance processes.
• Monitor performance against KPIs and adapt.
• Contribute to ICT strategy and data policy improvements.
• Assist with data quality programs and documentation.
• Prepare technical and corporate documentation.
• Attend interagency meetings to influence outcomes.

Skills

Power BI

Purview

Job description

Role: Lead Data Manager
Location: QLD, VIC, ACT, SA
Contract: Up to 12 months
Security clearance: Must be able to obtain Baseline

Technology Skills & Knowledge

Technology skills:

• Microsoft Power BI dashboards, reports and visualizations.
• Microsoft Purview.

Knowledge and qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience analyzing complex data, preparing and validating information from multiple sources, and translating findings into clear insights and recommendations.
• Experience developing professional dashboards, reports and visualizations using Microsoft Power BI.
• Practical experience supporting data governance, information management, compliance, classification or reporting activities in Microsoft Purview or a Microsoft 365 environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to explain complex information, influence outcomes, manage priorities and deliver high-quality work under limited direction.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead and support operations of the team, including monitoring business performance, setting priorities, and managing resources and workflow.
• Lead and manage staff, including overseeing the management of performance, attendance, health and wellbeing.
• Develop staff capability through coaching, mentoring and succession planning to increase performance, engagement and retention.
• Undertake and assist with business management and workforce planning.
• Collaborate with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders to achieve project outcomes.
• Develop standard methodologies, processes and procedures for the data components of ICT and business projects.
• Initiate adjustments to data policies and procedures as necessary to improve key performance indicators.
• Contribute to and influence ICT strategy, resolving conflicts as needed.
• Assist with implementation of data quality programs, including measurement initiatives.
• Prepare and review a range of written material, including technical and corporate documentation.
• Monitor and manage work output and quality against established performance standards through interpretation of quality analysis and reporting.
• Assist with the management of finances, contracts, procurement, resources and expenditure within the area of responsibility.
• Manage team contribution to costing processes.
• Report on the achievement of business outcomes, key performance indicators and quality assurance to manage overall performance.
• Encourage innovation and continuous improvement, and manage and support change.
• Attend interagency meetings and forums to influence business outcomes and share information.
• Engage and partner with other agencies and service providers to build service delivery capability.
• Assist with the development of strategies, operational policy and procedures and change initiatives.
• Act with integrity by promoting workplace practices aligned with the APS Values and the APS Code of Conduct.
• Exercise delegation in accordance with legislation and guidelines.

Specific Responsibilities

Data analysis and insights

• Lead the analysis of complex and varied datasets to identify trends, patterns, risks, issues and opportunities using appropriate analytical methods to produce accurate, repeatable and evidence-based findings.
• Integrate and reconcile data from multiple sources, including data cleansing, validation and quality checks.
• Translate complex analysis into clear insights, recommendations and practical actions for decision makers, supported by well-documented analytical approaches, assumptions, definitions, business rules and data limitations.
• Assure the quality, consistency and reliability of analytical outputs produced across the team.
• Reporting and Power BI
• Design, develop and maintain high-quality Microsoft Power BI dashboards, reports and visualizations that meet stakeholder needs and support clear, user-centered reporting.
• Develop fit-for-purpose performance measures, reporting definitions and data models that enable consistent, reliable and well-governed reporting.
• Monitor reporting accuracy and performance, investigate anomalies and implement improvements to strengthen the quality and reliability of reporting products.
• Present analytical findings and reporting insights clearly to senior leaders, committees and stakeholders, while promoting effective visualization practices and appropriate governance of published reports.

Microsoft Purview and data governance

• Apply Microsoft Purview experience to support data discovery, classification, governance, assurance and reporting across the M365 environment.
• Use Purview insights to improve visibility of data holdings, sensitive information, risks, controls and reporting outcomes.
• Work with business and technical stakeholders to validate data classifications, ownership, governance requirements and related policy, legislative and security obligations.
• Identify data quality, privacy, security and governance risks, and support practical improvements to processes, controls and guidance.

Communication and stakeholder engagement

• Prepare high-quality reports, formal communications and presentation materials, and clearly explain complex analytical, reporting and data governance concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Build effective partnerships with stakeholders, clarify needs, resolve issues and facilitate discussions or workshops to define requirements, measures, data definitions and priorities.
• Provide clear advice to senior leaders and governance forums, including the implications, limitations and risks associated with analysis, to support informed decision-making.

Planning and judgement

• Demonstrate initiative, professional judgement and sound problem-solving skills when analyzing complex or ambiguous issues.
• Plan and manage work priorities, including developing clear work plans, timeframes, dependencies and supporting documentation.
• Manage analytical and reporting risks, issues and changes and escalation matters appropriately.
• Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive and customer-focused culture and act consistently with the APS Values and Code of Conduct.