The key duties of the position include:
The Role
Within the Data Management Team, the APS 4 Data Officer is accountable under limited direction to perform moderately complex data management and administrative work in support of project and organisational outcomes. The role requires an understanding of relevant legislative frameworks, Defence policies, government decision making processes, and data management requirements.
The APS 4 Data Officer is responsible for coordinating Contract Data Requirements List documentation, maintaining accurate records across key systems, supporting workflow improvements, and assisting in the development of data management instructions and processes. The role contributes to team priorities, exercises judgement within defined parameters, and seeks guidance when required.
About our Team
The Landing Craft Branch is accountable for acquisitions under the LAND8710 Program, including LAND8710-1 Landing Craft - Medium (LC-M), LAND8710-1B Amphibious Vehicle - Logistics (AV-L) and LAND8710-2 Landing Craft - Heavy (LC-H). The LAND8710 projects are supported by a Program Management Office (PMO) that is responsible for support, governance and assurance functions across the LAND8710 program. The PMO and Landing Craft Branch comprises professionals from various disciplines and comprises highly skilled and motivated APS, ADF and contracted personnel.
The Data Management Team sits within the PMO and ensures the effective, secure, and compliant management of project information across the Branch. We manage and lead the development of data processes, instructions, and plans that support consistent, policy aligned data practices.
We enable the Branch to meet its data obligations by managing the full lifecycle of contract data requirements, including the receipt, distribution, despatch, tracking, workflow management, and documentation of contract deliverables.
Our Ideal Candidate
As the APS 4 Data Officer, you will be responsible for but not limited to:
* Coordinate the receipt, storage, distribution, despatch, workflow, tracking and preparation of associated documentation for Contract Data Requirements List related material.
* Manage Contract Data Requirements List data for use by multiple different project disciplines.
* Management and recording of Contract Data Requirements List related emails through the LAND8710 Group email inboxes.
* Engage with stakeholders in key project areas concerning Contract Data Requirements List activities to foster relationship development and support future requirements.
* Contribute to the development of workflow processes to increase efficiency and productivity. Assist in process improvements by identifying whether new workflows are required in our current environment or if processes can be modified to improve their function.
* Assist in drafting new instructions and update current instructions and processes relating to the Data Management Team.
Eligibility
Security Clearance
Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at “Negative Vetting Level 1”.
Getting to know the Department of Defence
The Department of Defence employs around 18,000 Australian Public Service (APS) employees. Defence APS employees work in a wide variety of critical roles, Australia wide, enabling our three services Navy, Army and Air Force, to do their job. Defence has a range of Australian Public Service (APS) career opportunities that offer interesting, challenging, and unique work. Our workforce includes administrative support, accountants, intelligence analysts, engineers, policy advisors, graphic designers, lawyers, social workers, IT specialists and contract managers to name a few. We offer a rewarding career that includes professional development, work-life balance, recognition, a flexible and supportive work environment and a diverse workforce. To find out more about a career with Defence please visit https://www.defence.gov.au/jobs-careers