Data Management Traineeship [GRIT@Gov]

Support the team in the following:

• Collaborate with Divisions to implement data governance policies that balance operational needs with compliance while adapting whole-of-government standards.

• Design and review data governance frameworks across the data life cycle, including data access and distribution SOPs, data retention policies, and procedural standards that enable Divisions to effectively use data within appropriate governance boundaries.

• Manage NCSS Data Management Site and bot to ensure officers can easily access governance resources through intuitive design and organisation.

• Build organisational data capabilities and support structures that cultivate a data-driven culture and strengthen data management capabilities across NCSS teams.

• Participate in cross-functional projects to understand business operations and how data strategically connects with the social service sector.

Functional / Technical Competencies Required

• Data Management: Ability to establish and operationalise data management and governance frameworks that ensures data quality and security across the data lifecycle from creation to usage.

• Change Management: Ability to understand and assess readiness for change from an organisational perspective, including identifying potential areas of resistance, barriers to successful change, generating and implementing effective and sustainable change initiatives.

• Strategic Planning: Ability to take a systems-view and understand how business operations, governance needs, and long-term strategic goals are interrelated

• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with data management and governance practices.

General Competencies

• Good verbal and written communication skills, and ability to present information clearly.

• Interest in exploring new ways to improve user experience in navigating policies and processes.

• Meticulous and organised, ability to work independently under time pressure.

• Good systems thinking and problem-solving skills to critically evaluate root causes, identify interdependencies, and develop holistic solutions.

We regret to inform that only shortisted candidates will be notified.