Data Steward L5 and L6

Data Steward

Level 5 $105,013 - $113,141 (plus superannuation)

Level 6 $116,245 - $133,968 (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, access to flex time (up to Level 6

only) 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. This role requires the successful applicant to

obtain and maintain a Security Clearance.

Role: Data Steward Level 5 and Level 6

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Data Steward to help 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 data analysis expertise will be essential for exploring data, uncovering insights, and supporting

informed 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, building a

strong team culture to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

The following is an overview of key responsibilities and tasks:
Manage and curate 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 stewardship matters.

Engage collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, promoting effective

communication and driving positive team results.

Support data governance initiatives by adhering to established policies and maintaining data

quality and integrity.

Contribute to the development of bespoke training courses and maintain educational resources

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