Metadata Governance Lead (Hybrid, Baseline Ready)

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia Services Australia; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Services Australia is seeking a Lead Data Manager – Metadata Governance to drive end-to-end uplift of business metadata across priority data assets. The role leads governance, delivery assurance, and a multidisciplinary team to ensure quality and AI readiness while aligning with agency objectives.

Hybrid work is offered with initial on-site requirements; candidates should have EL1-equivalent experience and be eligible for Baseline security clearance.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise implementing ISO/IEC 11179 metadata registries.
• Experience leading data governance programs and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to engage stakeholders and manage metadata registrars.
• Strong analytical and governance capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide project governance and delivery leadership for metadata initiatives.
• Lead metadata registrars and developers and ensure delivery aligns with strategic objectives.
• Oversee quality assurance of metadata registrations and conformance with standards.
• Engage stakeholders across agencies and maintain cross‑functional collaboration.

Skills

ISO/IEC 11179

Metadata governance

Data management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project governance

AI readiness

Excel

Tools

Microsoft Excel

DCAT

Job description

Services Australia is seeking a Lead Data Manager – Metadata Governance to drive end-to-end uplift of business metadata across priority data assets. The role leads governance, delivery assurance, and a multidisciplinary team to ensure quality and AI readiness while aligning with agency objectives.

Hybrid work is offered with initial on-site requirements; candidates should have EL1-equivalent experience and be eligible for Baseline security clearance.