Data Manager El1

Data Manager

Executive Level 1

$145,137 - $169,572 (plus superannuation)

ASIS is Australia’s overseas secret intelligence collection agency. Its mission is to protect and promote

Australia’s vital interests through the provision of intelligence services as directed by the Australian

Government. Its work can involve collecting intelligence relating to national security, international

relations and economic issues. It also contributes to Australia’s coordinated national efforts against

terrorism, proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and trans-national issues such as people

smuggling.

ASIS employs people in a wide range of roles, including technologists. These roles require dynamic team

players who enjoy working with stakeholders, team members and individually on projects. ASIS is looking

for people who will be able to meet tight deadlines and work to support ASIS priorities. Sucessful

communication skills; and, strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills. Relevant tertiary

qualifications and demonstrable experience will be highly regarded.

ASIS is a diverse and inclusive workplace, where our people are empowered through authenticity and a

sense of belonging to achieve their potential and contribute to a shared purpose and mission. We seek

peoples, women, people with a disability, neurodiverse, people from culturally and linguistically diverse

backgrounds and those who identify as LGBTIQA+.

We offer a competitive salary package including 22 days annual leave, shutdown between Christmas

and New Years Day, 15.4% employer superannuation contribution, and generous paid parental leave.

Full and part time positions as well as flexible work hours can be negotiated.

All positions are office-based and located in Canberra.

Role: Data Manager (EL1)

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Data Manager to ensure our data is managed effectively,

securely, and in compliance with legal and privacy obligations. You will maintain the reliability and

trustworthiness of our data through data quality management processes including monitoring and

validation.

Your expertise will be essential for exploring data, uncovering insights to inform decision-making. You

will also promote data literacy and foster a data-driven culture by educating users on data concepts and

tools.

Strong collaboration and communication skills are vital for working with diverse stakeholders and clearly

conveying complex data concepts. You will contribute to planning and coordinating work, and build a

strong team culture to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

The following is an overview of key responsibilities and tasks:
Lead a team of Data specialists.

Overee the management and curation of data in accordance with existing compliance

frameworks and specifications to enable its use in ASIS data tools and systems, supporting it’s

activities.

Provide expert support and advice to business partners on data management matters.

Engage collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, promoting effective

communication and driving positive team results.

Contribute to data governance initiatives, adhere to established policies and maintain data

quality and integrity.

Develop bespoke training courses and presentations on data management and use.

Clearly and effectively communicate complex data concepts and issues to non-specialist users.

Core Skills

The following is an overview of skills required to succeed in the role:
inform business decisions.

Critical thinking: Able to interpret complex data, identify trends, and solve problems through

logical reasoning.

Technical skills: Proficient in using tools and technologies to manage, analyse, and visualize

data effectively.

Attention to detail: Meticulous in ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and quality through

careful review and organisation.

Curiosity and inquisitiveness: Driven by a desire to explore data, ask insightful questions, and

uncover hidden patterns and trends.

Communication skills: Clearly and effectively conveys complex data findings to both technical

and non-technical stakeholders, fostering collaboration and understanding.

Education, qualification and experience requirements
The following education, qualifications and/or experience will be highly regarded:
Experience in one or more of the following areas, library and information services, data quality,
data stewardship or data management practice would be highly regarded but not essential.

legislative and/or governance frameworks.

Experience in championing data literacy would be highly regarded by not essential.

Technical skills that assist in data manipulation would be highly regarded but not essential.

We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce, so if you are excited about this role but

your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply.

Selection Criteria

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