Data and Digital Workplace Lead

3 days ago

Adelaide, Australia Government of South Australia Full time

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Department for Energy and Mining
Job reference: 703527
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: SA Public Sector Employees only

About the opportunity

We are seeking a visionary Data and Digital Workplace Lead to drive digital transformation and data strategy across DEM. This is a pivotal leadership role focused on enhancing collaboration, mobility, and productivity through innovative digital workplace solutions and enterprise-wide data governance.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the strategy and implementation of digital workplace solutions.

- Drive a centralised, governed data capability across the department.

- Oversee data governance to ensure data quality, security, and accessibility.

- Champion the use of digital workflow and low-code tools to deliver a digitally enabled workplace.

- Oversee the incorporation of AI into the business.

- Manage delivery of data services and digital products, leveraging the department’s recent technology investments.

- Foster a culture of data literacy and self-service analytics throughout the department.

- Collaborate with enterprise architecture and business units to solve business challenges with digital solutions.

About You

You are a strategic thinker and collaborative leader with a passion for digital innovation. You bring:

- Proven experience in leading digital transformation initiatives.

- Strong knowledge of data governance and analytics.

- Excellent project management and leadership skills.

- Experience with Microsoft Power Platform.

- Ability to work effectively across diverse teams and stakeholders.

- Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.

For further information please review the role statement.

About us

The Department for Energy and Mining (DEM) leads the global transformation economy, overseeing the responsible mining and production of minerals, metals and fuels of the future to safely and sustainably generate the energy and low carbon products of the future. Our low-cost power, leading regulation system and culture of innovation are driving decarbonisation, new modern manufacturing opportunities, increased employment and greater prosperity and security for the people of South Australia.

The Corporate and Commercial Division (CCD) sits at the core of the Department for Energy and Mining’s organisational success. A dynamic hub for all corporate and business support functions with a commercial focus on industry, CCD’s unwavering commitment to leading practice standards makes it the driving force behind DEM’s strategic commercial lens, business services, financial management, audit, risk, assurance, and reporting activities.

Why Join Us?

- Work with cutting-edge technologies and lead transformative initiatives

- Ongoing SA Government role – enjoy security and long-term career prospects

- Prime Location – Adelaide CBD, Waymouth Street, close to public transport, shops, and amenities

- Flexible Work Arrangements – Enjoy a balanced lifestyle with options for hybrid working and flexible hours

- Active People and Culture agenda – Employee Assistance Program, diversity and inclusion training and events, DEM social club and much more

- We are a White Ribbon Accredited workplace that promotes gender equality and a zero tolerance of violence in the workplace

Qualifications

Essential: Tertiary qualifications in IT, data related field or a related field.

Desirable: qualifications in project management, communications or risk management.

Remuneration

ASO8 salary range $121,107 - $125,679 per annum + superannuation
Full-time role, working 37.5 hours per week

Enquiries

Jason Foster
Director, Information, Digital & Technology
08 8429 0128
Jason.Foster@sa.gov.au

Application Instructions

Applicants are required to submit a curriculum vitae and written application of no more than two pages, addressing their suitability to the role. Applicants are to include the name, email address and contact number of three referees.

All applicants are required to complete and submit the Employment Declaration.

Applications close: 26/10/2025 11:00 PM

Attachments

- Data and Digital Workplace Lead - Role Statement.pdf

- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf

Flexibility Statement

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

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