Senior Data Manager

Work Initiatives; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

New Vision Software in Australia is seeking a Senior Data Manager for a long-term Federal Government engagement. You will lead data management and data ethics across the data lifecycle, advising on AI initiatives and ensuring ethical use of information.

You will support business teams, advise on improvements to assurance processes and tools, develop team capability, and provide recommendations and briefs for senior leaders and committees.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of data management fundamentals and their application across multiple disciplines.
• Familiar with relevant data management frameworks and approaches.
• Ability to quickly learn legislation, policies, and information management requirements relevant to the work area.

Responsibilities

• Support business teams, advise on assurance process improvements and tools, develop team capability, and provide briefs for senior leaders and committees.

Skills

Data management fundamentals

Data management frameworks

Legislation and policies

Information governance

Job description

Senior Data Manager – Federal Government Contract

Locations: QLD, ACT, VIC, TAS & SA

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Security Clearance: Active Baseline required

Contract: Up to 12 months plus 12 months x 2

Expected Start: 4 January 2027

Applications Close: 12 November 2026

New Vision Software is looking for an experienced Senior Data Manager for a long-term Federal Government engagement. As a Senior Data Manager you will champion data management and data ethics, assessing AI and other complex data initiatives to ensure data is appropriately managed throughout its lifecycle and used ethically.

You will support business teams, advise on improvements to assurance processes and tools, develop team capability, and provide recommendations and briefs for senior leaders and committees.

• Extensive knowledge of: Data management fundamentals and how they apply across a broad range of disciplines (expert understanding)
• Relevant data management approaches and frameworks
• Ability to quickly acquire knowledge of the following: Legislation, policies, procedures and information management relevant to the work area

The agency’s strategic direction, priorities and functions Frameworks, legislation, policies, procedures and information management requirements relevant to the work area The agency’s privacy, ethics, workplace health and safety and security protocols Relevant business systems and tools. Please note: An active Baseline security clearance is required for this opportunity.