Data Management Officer

Whoever you are, whatever skills you bring, you have a critical role in protecting Victoria's lands and waters. Whether in the office or on the ground, you get to see the difference you make each day.

Ongoing/ Full Time Position

VPS 4 $97,955 - $111,142 pa + 11.5% Super

Location: 664 Collins Streer, Docklands 3008

About the Organisation:

EPA works to prevent and reduce the harmful effect of pollution and waste on Victoria's environment and people. We work with community, industry and businesses. As the needs of Victorians change, we must be equipped to adapt and respond to a range of factors.

We are workplace committed to new ways of working, EPA celebrates diversity of people and lifestyles. We offer a wide range of practical options to support both your work and personal life.

The EPA Experience

• See the impact in the communities we live in: at EPA you see your work first-hand
• Range of internal working groups, networks and volunteering opportunities
• On-the-job training for a wide range of environmental roles
• Flexible start and finish times, as well as compressed work week options

About the role:

Reporting to the Senior Information and Data Manager, the Analyst, Data Management is a member of a team responsible for the implementation and support of organisation wide information and data management capabilities. As a member of broader Data Strategy, Management and Transformation team, you will deliver high-quality information and data management services and support, aligned to EPA's strategic priorities, to prevent harm to Victorian communities and the environment from pollution and waste. This is an exciting role for an experienced information and data management professional who wants to contribute to the success of the EPA as it enters a new era of environmental protection in Victoria. You will actively contribute to a positive organisational culture and ensure you achieve the highest standards of performance and integrity; and foster genuine partnerships across all levels of government, industry, and community to support the delivery organisational outcomes.

In this role you will:

• Act as custodian of the Information Asset Register: engage with stakeholders across EPA to ensure that information assets are registered, reviewed, maintained and disposed of in compliance with Victorian Protective Data Security Standards and Public Record Office Victoria directions.

• Act as administrative support for specific EPA information and data sharing / protection agreements with external agencies, as guided by the Senior Information and Data Manager

• Take leading or supporting roles in developing and maintaining EPA's Business Classification Scheme, its Enterprise Taxonomy, Data Dictionary, Data Catalogue and other information and data management metadata schema.

• Provide support to Information Management colleagues as required e.g. aspects of Information Management Platform development, some management of physical records.
  

Skills and experience:

• A relevant tertiary degree in information technology, information management or a related discipline is desirable.
• Experience working and configuring cloud environments including SharePoint is highly desirable.
• Experience in maintaining data and information management tools e.g. Information Asset Register, data dictionary, Business Classification Scheme.
• Knowledge of and experience in applying digital records management tools such as Records365 (RecordPoint).
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Knowledge of information and data management concepts (e.g. the creation and use of metadata, applying retention and disposal actions to electronic records).

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How to apply

Click the "Apply" button to submit your application and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria. Applications close 11:59pm Monday, 7 July 2025.

Applicants Should Submit:

• Cover letter; addressing your experience, the key selection criteria, motivations, and suitability to the role.
• Resume; including contact details of two referees.

For any enquiries relating to this role, please reach out to [email protected]

Need to know more?

All prospective employees will also undergo a National Criminal Record Check prior to an offer of employment. You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Preferred candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including, but not limited to, police checks, reference checks and role related security clearances.

EPA Victoria recognises the value of the diversity, strength, and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as we work with Traditional Owners to care for our environment. We provide a culturally safe and embracing work environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to merit, equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We believe our workforce should represent the diversity of the lands upon which we reside; and we actively embrace staff of different abilities, orientations, backgrounds, faiths, and genders.