Manager - Data Governance and Management

At Scyne, we are public purpose sector specialists who support governments and their agencies, and not-for-profit organisations, to deliver services to Australians, helping to build more resilient, equitable, secure and prosperous communities. We are guided by our values of Stronger Together, Amplify Impact, Build Trusted Relationships, Value Every Person, Think Beyond Limits, and Defined by Ethics. 

Our purpose-driven professionals provide clients with access to the skills, capabilities and expertise to support the delivery of government agendas and public purpose projects, with specialist teams across three national practices: 

• Transformation 
• Risk, Programs and Cyber 
• Commercial, Financial and Infrastructure 

Our Transformation Practice brings together the skills and capabilities to support our clients to address their big agendas and deliver transformation programs, and encompasses: 

• Architecture & Technology. 
• Business & Experience. 
• Capability & Change. 
• Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI). 
• Execution & Enablement. 

We are excited to announce that we have newly created opportunities in our Transformation Practice, located in Canberra. As a client-facing consultant, you'll play a crucial role in providing the best possible advice, services and support to help our Federal Government clients achieve complex challenges and deliver meaningful outcomes for Australians

We are looking for passionate individuals with diverse backgrounds who can bring new perspectives to support our clients to address critical challenges. 

Please note: These positions require you to have an Australian Citizenship and be willing to undertake Baseline clearance. For more information, please go to  

Our Data & Artificial Intelligence (AI) team in the Transformation practice unlocks the value of data to provide actionable insights, and identifies how and where AI can be leveraged to deliver a capability advantage. We work across elements including:

• Data mapping, transformation and migration​
• Data strategy and platforms​
• Reporting and data visualisation​
• Gen AI and LLMs​
• Advanced analytics / simulations

You may be already a consulting professional looking to grow your skills, someone involved in delivering outcomes for Government who wants to grow a career in Consulting, or a consultant looking to specialise in a specific discipline. 

No matter your current role, we are looking for people who are collaborative and enjoy working as a team. You will have a growth mindset – interested in asking questions, challenging thinking, and bringing new ideas to the table. 

As a permanent member of our team, you'll have the chance to develop your consulting skills and experience, and advance your career as a trusted advisor to Federal Government. You'll also benefit from mentorship by industry leaders, helping you build on your existing expertise. 

As a Manager, you will:

• Deliver client work related to establishment or operation of data management functions.
• Lead project teams effectively, ensuring quality and timeliness.
• Develop and implement strategies to meet client objectives.
• Manage client relationships and address their needs proactively.
• Oversee budget and resource allocation for projects. 
• Provide regular performance feedback and coaching to team members.

• 5+ years of industry experience working with organisations that have undertaken large scale data transformations.
• A sound understanding of data strategy, data governance and data frameworks used by Australian government organisations.
• Experience with data management tools
• A reasonable understanding of contemporary technologies including networks, hyperscale clouds (Azure, AWS, GCP), common SaaS applications, end user compute, and data and AI tools/platforms.
• Strong project management skills and the proven ability to lead a team of people in the delivery of a data management project

• Market leading Parental Leave: Allows either carer to take 26 weeks of leave, flexibly, until a child is two years of age. A six-month minimum service requirement for new starters applies. We also make full superannuation contributions for up to 12 months (including unpaid parental leave). 
• Flex working: Our people have the autonomy to choose where and when they work so they can integrate their professional and personal lives, finding the right balance that fuels their growth, wellbeing, engagement and productivity. If it works for them, their teams, and their clients, it works for us. 
• Additional leave: a 5th week of paid leave to support rest, wellbeing, and inclusion during our annual summer shutdown also Birthday leave, First Nations Cultural Leave, Floating Public Holidays, Leave+ (purchased leave up to 12 weeks), Study Leave, Volunteering Leave, and more 
• Employee share options for every team member, reflecting our commitment to shared success and ownership. 
• Smart Device reimbursement: Working flexibly means accessing the information you need on the go. That's why we help pay for your smartphone or tablet, claiming up to $60 a month towards your bill. 
• Wellness and Lifestyle benefits: We'll give you $295 a year to spend on items or activities that support your wellness, and up to $205 a year to support your balanced lifestyle. 
• Sonder: A digital care platform that empowers people to actively take control of their wellbeing to live well and perform at their best, free to Scyne Employees and their immediate family members. 

Interested in working together or want to find out more? 

If you too share our purpose of helping governments and their agencies build more resilient, secure, equitable and prosperous communities, then you should apply today.