Technical Data Lead

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Bullatale; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four weeks of extra leave per year

Study leave and quarterly blood donor/

Blood donor leave

Mental health support for you and your

Employee discounts and financial/super

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Australia is seeking an emerging leader with data management experience in Defence to take ownership of program-level data activities across Maritime Programs. Located in Sydney, NSW, with consideration for applicants from Wollongong, Newcastle, and Canberra.

You will guide others and work across multidisciplinary teams while ensuring compliant information handling. Key responsibilities include administering DMS tools, managing secure information exchanges, and coordinating

Qualifications

• Experience with controlled documentation and records management.
• Experience with PLM or EDMS systems.
• Familiarity with Jira, Confluence and SharePoint usage.
• Experience handling secure, sensitive or controlled information.

Responsibilities

• Administer Data Management System (DMS) tools and information management platforms.
• Apply data management processes for control, distribution and integrity of program information.
• Manage secure information exchanges with internal and external stakeholders.
• Compile and analyse program data to support reporting and records management.
• Support management of the Program Process Asset Library.
• Coordinate program activities in Jira; raise, assign and track tasks.
• Provide data management guidance to program personnel.

Skills

Data management

Stakeholder engagement

Jira

Confluence

SharePoint

Records management

AI prompting

Tools

Jira

Confluence

SharePoint

Job description

The Opportunity

Applicants must be Australian citizens and be eligible to obtain and maintain an active Australian Government Defence security clearance at the level required for the position.

This is an emerging leader opportunity suited to someone with experience in Data Management within Defence who is ready to step up and take ownership of program-level data activities across LMA Maritime Programs. You don’t need to have held a formal Lead title before, we’re looking for someone confident in the work and ready to guide others.

This opportunity is located in Sydney, NSW. Applications from Wollongong, NSW, Newcastle, NSW and Canberra, ACT will be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the ongoing administration of Data Management System (DMS) tools and associated information management platforms.
• Apply Data Management processes to ensure the accurate identification, control, distribution and integrity of program information.
• Manage the secure exchange of information between internal and external stakeholders, ensuring compliance with sensitive information and security requirements.
• Compile, maintain, manipulate and analyse program data to support reporting obligations, records management activities.
• Support the ongoing management of the Program Process Asset Library.
• Coordinate and monitor program activities within Jira, including raising, assigning and tracking tasks.
• Provide Data Management guidance to program personnel.
• Ensure compliance with export/import controls as they relate to Information sharing.
• Coordinate and guide reviews of documentation.

You Will Bring

You’ll bring experience working with controlled documentation and records management, combined with strong stakeholder engagement skills, attention to detail and a commitment to high document quality.

• Proven experience using document editing and publishing tools to prepare, review and manage controlled documentation.
• Experience working within Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or Electronic Data Management Systems (EDMS).
• Demonstrated experience using collaboration and task management tools such as Jira, Confluence and SharePoint.
• Experience in records management and document control practices, including managing secure, sensitive or controlled information.
• Strong interpersonal, stakeholder engagement, communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement. Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.

Highly Desirable

• Demonstrated experience using a PLM tool in a Defence or engineering environment.
• Experience managing export-controlled data and compliance requirements.
• Previous experience working within the Defence industry or a similarly regulated environment.
• Understanding of Configuration Management, Data Management or program governance processes.

Don’t meet every requirement?

If you’re excited by this opportunity but don’t meet every criterion, we’d still love to hear from you. Your skills and experience may be a great fit for this role, or another opportunity within our organisation.

What We Offer You

• Work on innovative projects, collaborate across borders and build your skills through internal secondments and structured career pathways.
• Access face to face and online development opportunities, supported by employee recognition programs and annual awards events.
• Many roles offer flexible options to help you shape a work pattern that fits your life.
• Purchase up to four additional weeks of leave each year, plus access dedicated study leave, and quarterly blood donor leave.
• Receive free mental health support for you and your family, participate in health month activities and access resources that support your wellbeing.
• Access a wide range of employee discounts, novated leasing options, referral incentives and financial guidance through your Superannuation provider.

About Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin is a dynamic organisation, providing stimulating and challenging opportunities with a global team of over 122,000 professionals. We embrace flexibility, so our people can be their best inside and outside of work. As a leader in national security, our innovative and diverse programs create a more secure future for Australia across space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains.

Special Requirements

Applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Defence Security Clearance and employment may be contingent on the provision of further personal information including citizenship to ensure compliance with international export control legislation and regulations.

Veteran Friendly Workplace

Veterans are encouraged to apply. We highly value the unique skills and experiences that veterans and transitioning service members can contribute to our team. We are proud to be recognised as a Veteran Friendly Employer by the Australian Government.

Equal Opportunity

Lockheed Martin Australia supports Equal Employment Opportunity and values diversity in the workplace by creating a place of employment that is, free of unlawful discrimination and is harassment free, fair, ethical, inclusive, and values the contribution of all its employees. By leveraging our employees’ unique talents and experiences, we will deliver innovative, affordable solutions and unparalleled customer value.

As part of our endeavours to increase participation of Indigenous Australians, we welcome applications from all people, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are selected for this role, we would be happy to discuss any adjustments that will help you to be successful.