Senior Data Manager

18 hours ago

Canberra n Capital Territory, Australia Experis Australia Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Senior Data Manager - Government ICT Transformation Project
Contract to June month extension option | Hybrid Work | NV1 Clearance Required

About the Role

We're seeking a
Senior Data Manager
to support a large-scale ICT transformation program within a federal government agency. You'll be responsible for delivering solutions and support across a complex database environment, including SQL Server systems hosted on-premises and in Azure Cloud, as well as legacy Linux-hosted platforms.

This is a
contract role through to 30 June 2026
, with a
12-month extension option
. The role is
hybrid
, with preferred locations in
Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, or Adelaide
. Applicants in other states and territories will be considered at the discretion of the hiring manager.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and deploy SQL Server solutions using Azure SQL Database and SQL Managed Instance.
  • Develop scalable, secure database solutions with strong optimisation and indexing practices.
  • Implement Entra authentication, PIM, and access packages.
  • Manage and oversee data repositories in alignment with cyber security and governance standards.
  • Provide operational support and troubleshooting for production incidents.
  • Collaborate with cyber security teams to address vulnerabilities and incidents.
  • Support additional duties during electoral events, including on-call and extended hours.

Essential Criteria

  • Hands-on experience with SQL Server and Azure SQLMI.
  • Strong T-SQL and PowerShell skills for automation and performance tuning.
  • Experience with SSRS, SSIS, SQL XML/JSON, and building data pipelines.
  • Proven ability to deliver compliant, high-standard database systems.
  • Ability to troubleshoot production issues and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
  • Must hold an
    active Baseline clearance
    and be able to obtain
    NV1 clearance
    .

Desirable Skills

  • Data modelling and visualisation (PowerBI).
  • Experience with other RDBMS platforms (Postgres, MySQL, Cosmos DB).
  • Knowledge of SQL Server architecture, clustering, and performance tuning.
  • Familiarity with Azure high availability options, Bicep scripting, and Purview.

Additional Info

  • Travel to Canberra may be required for onboarding, planning, and training (approx. 1-2 times per quarter).
  • During electoral events, additional hours and on-call duties will be required to meet critical deadlines.

Linda Jona
Consultant

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