Data Manager – Metadata Developer (APS5 Equivalent)

Data Manager – Metadata Developer (APS5 Equivalent)

Rate Guide: $75–$95 per hour + superannuation, depending on experience

Location: Canberra, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide, Hobart, Cairns or Robina

Duration: Up to 12 months

Extensions: Up to a further 24 months

Start Date: 1 December 2026

Maximum Hours: Up to 50 hours per week

Security Clearance: Must hold or be eligible to obtain a Baseline security clearance

Working Arrangements: Initial 6 weeks onsite, with hybrid arrangements potentially available thereafter

Experience Level: APS5 Equivalent

Role Overview

Babylon Data is seeking a capable and detail-oriented Data Manager / Metadata Developer to support a major Australian Government organisation in improving the quality, consistency and accessibility of its enterprise data assets.

The successful candidate will contribute to the development, validation and registration of business metadata, supporting improved data governance, data discovery, analytics and AI-enabled initiatives.

This is a hands on delivery role suited to someone with strong research, analytical and documentation skills who enjoys working with business and technical stakeholders to improve the quality and usability of organisational data.

Working under the guidance of senior team members, you will help establish accurate, consistent and well-governed metadata across enterprise systems and data assets.

Key Responsibilities

Metadata Analysis and Development

• Research and analyse existing metadata, data dictionaries, data models, lineage documentation and enterprise data warehouse artefacts.
• Develop clear, consistent and accessible business metadata definitions and data asset descriptions.
• Identify metadata gaps, duplication, quality issues and inconsistencies across enterprise data assets.
• Interpret business rules, technical documentation, policies and relevant legislative requirements.
• Align metadata definitions and supporting artefacts with ISO/IEC 11179 and organisational standards.

Stakeholder Engagement and Validation

• Engage business subject matter experts, data stewards, data engineers, analysts and project teams.
• Validate metadata definitions and supporting documentation with relevant stakeholders.
• Incorporate feedback to improve accuracy, consistency and completeness.
• Support the harmonisation of business terminology and data definitions across systems.

Data Governance and Registration

• Prepare metadata records and supporting documentation for registration in enterprise repositories.
• Maintain accurate progress records, quality assessments, issue registers and delivery trackers.
• Support the identification and escalation of metadata quality issues, risks and dependencies.
• Contribute to the transition of validated metadata into ongoing stewardship and maintenance arrangements.

Essential Skills and Experience

Applicants should demonstrate:

• Experience in data management, metadata development, data analysis, business analysis or a closely related discipline.
• Understanding of metadata management principles and standards, including ISO/IEC 11179, or the ability to rapidly develop this knowledge.
• Strong research and analytical skills, including the ability to interpret and synthesise business and technical information.
• Excellent written communication skills, particularly developing precise, consistent and accessible definitions and documentation.
• Ability to work collaboratively with business and technical stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently under general direction and manage competing priorities.
• Understanding of data governance, data security, privacy and information management principles.

Highly Desirable

• Experience developing or maintaining enterprise data dictionaries, metadata repositories or data catalogues.
• Familiarity with data models, data lineage and enterprise data warehouse environments.
• Experience working with data governance frameworks and data stewardship processes.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience supporting metadata management within large or complex organisations.
• Experience working in Australian Government or other highly regulated environments.
• Exposure to data management activities supporting analytics, AI or enterprise data initiatives.
• Familiarity with ISO/IEC 11179 or comparable metadata standards.