Data Interoperation and Standards

8 hours ago

Canberra, Australia National Library of Australia Full time

My Forms
- My Tests
- My Interviews
- My Details

**EL1 - Assistant Director, Data Interoperation and Standards**:

- Opportunity to work at Australia’s premier library
- Work on world-leading bibliographic data systems, supporting data exchange between 900 institutions and Trove
- Lead a small, specialist group of staff in a supportive and high-performing team environment

As a world leading library, the National Library of Australia offers an innovative and collaborative workplace where exceptional team players and technical specialists can flourish. As part of the Library’s team, you will help support organisational reform, working collaboratively with your team to shape the Library’s future.

The Library is seeking to fill an ongoing **Assistant Director, Data Interoperation and Standards EL1** role in the Trove Data and Platforms Section of the Collaboration Branch.

In this role you will lead a small team that manages the ingest and quality of data in the Australian National Bibliographic Data system, which underpins the online Trove service.

The role involves overseeing the work of the team who harvest, manage and transform data from approximately 900 institutions, while engaging with client system staff and internal stakeholders to resolve issues, determine service enhancements and provide data products.
You will also represent the Library in forums shaping the future of metadata standards such as BIBFRAME.

The team combines technical expertise in system-to-system data interoperation with expertise in cataloguing and library systems. Whilst this role will require expertise in both these domains, it would suit someone with one set of capabilities and an interest and capability to develop the other.

You will be able to competently lead a team of specialists, ensuring high performance and a supportive environment. You will be joining a new team working with both legacy and recently developed system, you will identify and oversee training and development programs, triage and allocate work and liaise with a range of stakeholders.

You will be able provide sound advice and recommendations which influence the decisions made by others as well as making decisions using in depth knowledge and professional judgment. You will also be able engage with an international community working with emerging linked data systems for libraries.

The branch works collaboratively, with a strong culture of mutual support and collective problem solving, as well as passion for innovation in cultural institutions. We're looking for someone who values teamwork, is motivated by shared success. And who can lead and champion innovation, even when working with legacy systems and limited resources.

The following would be highly regarded:

- Knowledge of MARC21 and BIBFRAME including the Library of Congress’s conversion tools.
- Practical expertise in Library Information system and cataloguing knowledge.
- Qualifications or experience in Library Information Management or Information Technology.

  • Geoscience Interoperability Architect

    2 weeks ago

    Canberra, ACT, Australia Geoscience Australia Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year

    Geoscience Interoperability ArchitectApplications Close: 11:59pm AEDT Monday,6 October 2025OngoingContact name: Mark WebsterPhone: Email: The Geoscience Interoperibility Architect will work closely with members of the Minerals, Energy and Groundwater Information Services section and Government Geoscience Information Committee as well as engaging and...

  • El2 Product And Policy Directors, Data Standards Body

    2 weeks ago

    Canberra, ACT, Australia Australian Government Full time

    LOCATION: Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, PerthTENURE: Ongoing/Non-Ongoing (Specified Term)SYNOPSIS:**About the Role**This is an exciting opportunity to work in the Data Standards Body (DSB) and across government to deliver high quality regulatory data, interoperability, security and consumer experience standards.The DSB supports the Data Standards Chair who is...

  • Data Analyst

    4 days ago

    Canberra, Australia Leidos Full time

    Company Description The first thing you learn at Leidos Australia is to leave current thinking at the door. Our aim is to make the world a safer, healthier and more efficient place, but we won’t get far using existing ideas. Due to our ongoing success, the Leidos family is growing rapidly across Melbourne and Canberra. This year is set to be an amazing...

  • Data Evaluation Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Canberra, ACT, Australia beBeeDataEvaluation Full time $120,000 - $150,000

    Job Title: Data Evaluation SpecialistData Evaluation Specialist OpportunityA global initiative coordinated by the Committee on Earth Observation Satellites (CEOS) is seeking a Data Evaluation Specialist to evaluate satellite data sets submitted by data provider organisations for compliance against Analysis Ready Data specifications promulgated by CEOS.The...

  • Data Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Canberra, ACT, Australia Leidos Full time

    Company DescriptionEvery person at Leidos plays an important and valued role bringing science, engineering and technology together to produce practical solutions for our customers' most complex problems. It's how we help to make the world safer, healthier and more efficient - work that matters and a mission, like those of our customers, we are passionate...

  • Tactical Data Network Test Support

    2 weeks ago

    Canberra, ACT, Australia Leidos Full time

    Company DescriptionOur name isn't the only thing that's unique about Leidos Australia. We're a complex systems integration company building world-class solutions across government and defence that ensure peace of mind for the entire nation. Supported by global backing from our US network, we're trusted by our customers to deliver the most innovative answers...

  • A Key Player in Enterprise Solutions

    2 weeks ago

    Canberra, ACT, Australia beBeeIntegration Full time $110,000 - $130,000

    Enterprise Integration ExpertCelebrate your expertise in integration solutions as a key player in our organization's mission to efficiently deploy enterprise applications.As an Enterprise Integration Expert, you will play a vital role in ensuring seamless interactions between diverse systems and applications. Your exceptional skills in designing, developing,...

  • ADF System Integration Specialist

    1 week ago

    Canberra, ACT, Australia beBeeData Full time $120,000 - $140,000

    Job OverviewThe Joint Fires Data Distribution Specialist plays a pivotal role in ensuring seamless communication and interoperability of tactical datalink capabilities within the Integrated Warfighting Network.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop, execute, and report on Variable Message Format (VMF) testing of ADF systems and platforms to ensure optimal performance...

  • Azure Data Factory Engineer

    4 weeks ago

    Canberra, ACT, Australia Babylon Data Full time

    Job Title: Azure Data Factory EngineerRate Guide: $100–$125 per hour (plus super @ 12%)Location of Work: Canberra, ACTContract Duration: ASAP – 30 June 2026Start Date: Tuesday, 23 September 2025Maximum Hours per Week: Up to 40 hoursSecurity Clearance Requirements: Must be an Australian Citizen and able to obtain NV1 clearanceJob DetailsBabylon Data is...

  • Azure Data Factory Engineer

    4 weeks ago

    Canberra, ACT, Australia Babylon Data Full time

    Job Title: Azure Data Factory EngineerRate Guide: $100–$125 per hour (plus super @ 12%)Location of Work: Canberra, ACTContract Duration: ASAP – 30 June 2026Start Date: Tuesday, 23 September 2025Maximum Hours per Week: Up to 40 hoursSecurity Clearance Requirements: Must be an Australian Citizen and able to obtain NV1 clearanceJob DetailsBabylon Data is...