Strategic Data Capability Leader

Department of Transport & Planning Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Transport & Planning Victoria in Melbourne seeks a Principal, Strategic Data Capability to lead the design and delivery of data solutions that inform evidence-based decisions. You will align data strategy, coordinate program planning, and ensure secure, ethical data handling while collaborating with Data & Digital and the wider organisation.

You will bring strong technical expertise, governance focus, and the ability to translate complex problems into practical solutions, guiding

Qualifications

• Translates complex data problems into practical solutions.
• Gathers requirements from stakeholders and translates them into technical specs.
• Familiar with agile methodologies and practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of data solutions.
• Coordinate program planning and governance.
• Ensure data is managed securely, ethically and in line with best practice.
• Shape data strategy and drive data governance best practices.
• Collaborate with Data & Digital and wider business stakeholders.

Skills

Requirements gathering

Stakeholder engagement

Data governance

Agile methodologies

Clear communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in information systems / computer science / business / commerce or related field

Tools

SQL

Python

Job description

Department of Transport & Planning Victoria in Melbourne seeks a Principal, Strategic Data Capability to lead the design and delivery of data solutions that inform evidence-based decisions. You will align data strategy, coordinate program planning, and ensure secure, ethical data handling while collaborating with Data & Digital and the wider organisation.

You will bring strong technical expertise, governance focus, and the ability to translate complex problems into practical solutions, guiding