Defence Data Specialist

1 week ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia beBeeDataSpecialist Full time $180,000 - $200,000

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Defence Data Specialist to support current and upcoming Defence programs across the capability lifecycle.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of integrated solutions across critical Defence projects, ensuring data is effectively managed, governed, and leveraged to support performance, compliance, and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement effective data management frameworks, policies, and procedures aligned with Defence and Commonwealth standards.
  • Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and traceability across technical, engineering, and logistics domains.
  • Manage structured and unstructured data, including technical documentation, drawings, and specifications throughout the system lifecycle.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimise data governance and utilisation, ensuring timely and accurate reporting and information flow.
  • Support the establishment and maintenance of secure, accessible data repositories with appropriate metadata, version control, and access protocols.
  • Contribute to the development of Data Management Plans (DMPs) and ensure alignment with project milestones and lifecycle stages.
  • Engage with Defence stakeholders and contractors to uphold consistency and quality of data and documentation.

Requirements

  • Tertiary qualifications in Data Management, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • 3–5 years' experience in data management within Defence or a highly regulated technical environment.
  • Sound understanding of Defence data standards and artefacts (e.g. DEF(AUST) 5692, MIL-STD-31000, technical data packages).
  • Proficient in data governance, lifecycle management, and configuration control.
  • Experience using document and data management systems (e.g. Objective, Teamcenter, SharePoint).
  • Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and written communication abilities.
  • Australian Citizenship is required to meet security clearance requirements.
  • NV1 security clearance (or eligibility to obtain) is highly desirable.

Benefits of this Role

  • A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work
  • Flexible working conditions
  • Competitive salary (including annual reviews)
  • Paid Parental leave
  • Paid Reservist leave
  • Income protection
  • Corporate rewards
  • Salary packaging/Novated leasing
  • Discounted employee stock purchase plans
  • Flu shots, skin checks and private health insurance discounts
  • Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways

About the Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is passionate about data management, has excellent communication skills, and can work well under pressure. If you are a motivated individual who is eager to take on new challenges, we encourage you to apply.

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