Service Lead Data Enablement

City of Stirling (Western Australia); City Of Stirling; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours and free parking

Leadership programs and study support

Gym discounts, therapy dogs, and wellness perks

Job summary

A local government entity in Western Australia is seeking an experienced leader to manage data and information operations. You will oversee high-performing teams, implement governance frameworks, and ensure data quality while collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance decision-making and operational efficiencies. The ideal candidate should possess relevant qualifications and extensive experience in cloud-based data management and analytics. This role offers flexible hours and support for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Information Technology, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in leading cloud-based data management, integration, and AI-driven analytics teams.
• Strong understanding of event-driven architecture and modern data storage solutions.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing data governance frameworks and overseeing data quality initiatives.
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and motivate high-performing teams in a customer-focused environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop teams focused on information and data management, governance, integration, reporting, and analytics.
• Foster collaborative relationships with stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery aligned with the City’s Digital Strategy.
• Implement best practices for information and data security, architecture, integration, and analytics solutions.
• Drive data literacy initiatives across the City and lead the formation of related Communities of Practice and the Data Quality Working Group.
• Oversee vendor performance and ensure data policies and quality standards support business intelligence and comply with legislative requirements.

Job description

At the City of Stirling, we’re proud to be WA’s largest local government, serving over 243,000 residents with more than 200 community‑focused services. With a workforce of 1,500, we’re committed to building an inclusive, capable and future‑ready organisation. We invest in our people, embrace innovation, and offer a workplace where flexibility, wellbeing and growth are more than just words—they’re how we work.

Job Description

Why You’ll Love This Role

Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer, you will lead and develop high‑performing teams focused on data and information management, governance, integration, reporting, and analytics. You will ensure our data is clean, accessible, secure, and accurate (CASA), positioning the City to leverage data as a strategic asset and improve decision‑making and operational efficiencies.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and develop teams focused on information and data management, governance, integration, reporting, and analytics.
• Foster collaborative relationships with stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery aligned with the City’s Digital Strategy.
• Implement best practices for information and data security, architecture, integration, and analytics solutions.
• Drive data literacy initiatives across the City and lead the formation of related Communities of Practice and the Data Quality Working Group.
• Oversee vendor performance and ensure data policies and quality standards support business intelligence and comply with legislative requirements.

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes, you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply – all applications will be considered.

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Information Technology, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in leading cloud‑based data management, integration, and AI‑driven analytics teams.
• Strong understanding of event‑driven architecture and modern data storage solutions.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing data governance frameworks and overseeing data quality initiatives.
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and motivate high‑performing teams in a customer‑focused environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills at all levels.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Choose the benefits most relevant to the role:

• Work Your Way – Flexible hours and free parking
• Grow With Us – Leadership programs and study support
• Feel Your Best – Gym discounts, therapy dogs, and wellness perks

Ready to Make a Real Impact?

If you’re ready to support meaningful community services through reliable, user‑friendly technology, we’d love to hear from you. Join a team where your work truly makes a difference every day.

Applications close Sunday 22 March 2026. However, please be aware that we may commence interviewing candidates prior to the closing date. We encourage you to apply now.

Apply now: http://www.stirling.wa.gov.au/employment

If you have any questions about the position, please contact the Chief Technology Officer Miriam Sanchez‑Blanco at [e-mail]

The City embraces its diverse workforce by supporting work‑life balance and offering opportunities for progression and development. Here at City of Stirling we celebrate and support inclusion and diversity.

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the City of Stirling, the Wadjak People of the Nyoongar Nation, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia. We will act with compassion and respect towards all people and value people of all abilities, ages, religions, faiths, sexualities, gender identity and cultural backgrounds.