Project Data Lead

Join our Downer Professional Services team and play a key role in delivering complex defence and national security projects that safeguard Australia's future.

Downer Professional Services is comprised of two business units, our Technical, Advisory, and Capability consulting practice and Team Downer, a major service partner to Defence. Together, we are a multi-disciplinary advisory and delivery partner of choice for our clients in Defence and National Security.

We currently have an opportunity for a Project Data Lead in Adelaide to work on SEA4000 data transfer activities .

What You'll Do

This role offers a broad scope, with key role responsibilities including:

• Lead and manage SEA4000 data transfer activities, ensuring alignment with stakeholders and coordination across engineering and project teams

• Define and communicate SEA4000 data priorities in collaboration with CSI-IPT Ship 1 Lead, DTR team, and external data owners

• Liaise with MIWS reviewers and data managers to address queries, monitor release progress, and ensure compliance with export control and security requirements

• Provide timely reporting to the SEA4000 Project Director, escalate issues, and coordinate approvals and release authorisations

Represent SEA4000 at leadership forums, support internal reporting mechanisms, and oversee DPN data transfer processes in line with MIWS SREC guidance

What You'll Bring [Key skills and qualifications]

• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.

• Experience managing data transfer processes and ensuring compliance with defence governance frameworks.

• Familiarity with regulations and protocols for secure and compliant data handling.

• Understanding of engineering priorities and data workflows within complex defence programs.

Strong skills in reporting, issue escalation, and responding to queries across multiple teams.

Due to the nature of the work, you are required to currently hold and maintain a minimum Negative Vetting 1 or higher Security clearance as required by the Commonwealth. In some instances, compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements may also be an inherent requirement.

More than anything, you'll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.

Why Downer Professional Services

At Downer Professional Services, we're not just a workplace - we're a business dedicated to contributing to the shaping of the future of defence in Australia. As the country's only sovereign prime, we're committed to making a real difference in protecting Australia's interests.

What is means to belong at Downer Professional Services

• Meaningful work: Help to deliver critical Defence projects that protect Australia and shape its future.

• Professional development: Access career mapping, accelerated learning programs, and shared learning through our Communities of Practice.

• Great perks: Enjoy discounts on healthcare, retail, vehicles, and more through .

• Veteran support : Benefit from initiatives like up to 20 days of Reservist Leave to stay connected post-service.

You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.

We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.

We're committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesn't align perfectly with this role, we'd still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you.

As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.

If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we're here to help you put your best foot forward.