ASIS is Australia’s overseas secret intelligence collection agency. Its mission is to protect and promote Australia’s vital interests through the provision of intelligence services as directed by the Australian Government. Its work can involve collecting intelligence relating to national security, international relations and economic issues. It also contributes to Australia’s coordinated national efforts against terrorism, proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and trans-national issues such as people smuggling. 

ASIS employs people in a wide range of roles, including technologists. These roles require dynamic team players who enjoy working with stakeholders, team members and individually on projects. ASIS is looking for people who will be able to meet tight deadlines and work to support ASIS priorities. Successful candidates will have excellent coordination and administration skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills; and, strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills. Relevant tertiary qualifications and demonstrable experience will be highly regarded. 

ASIS is a diverse and inclusive workplace, where our people are empowered through authenticity and a sense of belonging to achieve their potential and contribute to a shared purpose and mission. We seek to reflect the community we serve, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with a disability, neurodiverse, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and those who identify as LGBTIQA+. 

We offer a competitive salary package including 22 days annual leave, shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day, 15.4% employer superannuation contribution, access to flex time (up to Level 6 only) and generous paid parental leave. Full and part time positions as well as flexible work hours can be negotiated. 

All positions are office-based and located in Canberra. This role requires the successful applicant to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance.

Role: Data Steward Level 5 and Level 6

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Data Steward to help ensure our data is managed effectively, securely, and in compliance with legal and privacy obligations. You will maintain the reliability and trustworthiness of our data through data quality management processes, including monitoring and validation. 

Your data analysis expertise will be essential for exploring data, uncovering insights, and supporting informed decision-making. You will also promote data literacy and foster a data-driven culture by educating users on data concepts and tools. 

Strong collaboration and communication skills are vital for working with diverse stakeholders and clearly conveying complex data concepts. You will contribute to planning and coordinating work, building a strong team culture to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. 

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

The following is an overview of key responsibilities and tasks:

·        Manage and curate data in accordance with existing compliance frameworks and specifications to enable its use in ASIS data tools and systems, supporting it’s activities.

·        Provide expert support and advice to business partners on data stewardship matters.

·        Engage collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, promoting effective communication and driving positive team results.  

·        Support data governance initiatives by adhering to established policies and maintaining data quality and integrity.

·        Contribute to the development of bespoke training courses and maintain educational resources on data management and use. 

·        Clearly and effectively communicate complex data concepts and issues to non-specialist users.

·        Contribute to the strategic goals of the agency as they apply to data management.

Core Skills

The following is an overview of skills required to succeed in the role:

·        Interest in data and its application: Passionate about leveraging data to drive insights and inform business decisions.

·        Critical thinking: Able to interpret complex data, identify trends, and solve problems through logical reasoning.

·        Technical skills: Proficient in using tools and technologies to manage, analyse, and visualize data effectively.

·        Attention to detail: Meticulous in ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and quality through careful review and organisation.

·        Curiosity and inquisitiveness: Driven by a desire to explore data, ask insightful questions, and uncover hidden patterns and trends.

·        Communication skills: Clearly and effectively conveys complex data findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, fostering collaboration and understanding.

Education, qualification and experience requirements

The following education, qualifications and/or experience will be highly regarded:

·        Experience in one or more of the following areas, library and information services, data quality, data stewardship or data management practice would be highly regarded but not essential.

·        Experience or ability to apply data management principles within the scope of relevant legislative and/or governance frameworks.

·        Experience in championing data literacy would be highly regarded by not essential.

·        Technical skills that assist in data manipulation would be highly regarded but not essential.

We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce, so if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply.