AddressThe Data Availability and Transparency Act 2022 establishes a new, best practice scheme for sharing Australian Government data, underpinned by strong safeguards and consistent, efficient practices.
The National Data Commissioner is the regulator of the DATA Scheme and provides advice and guidance about its operation. The Commissioner also delivers education and support for best practice data sharing and handling. The ONDC sits within the Department of Finance and supports the Commissioner to deliver these functions.
You can find out more about the ONDC here:
https://www.datacommissioner.gov.au/
The ONDC has several exciting opportunities to join teams responsible for implementing the Data Scheme, which is focused on increasing the availability and use of Australian Government data helping deliver government services that are simple, helpful and respectful, inform better government policies and programs, and support world-leading research and development.
ONDC is an inclusive and diverse workplace, and we pride ourselves on supporting one another to deliver high quality products and outcomes for the Minister, National Data Commissioner and the Australian public. Many of our staff have caring responsibilities, and we are committed to helping staff achieve work life balance.
We enjoy working hard and celebrating our successes together as a team. We endeavour to bring out the best in each other and recognise that everyone has different strengths. We are dedicated to supporting and celebrating those from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islanders, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse colleagues, those with disability and/or neurodiversity, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. We support a range of flexible work arrangements.
The key duties of the position include
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITIES
Data Discovery
The Data Discovery program is seeking an Assistant Director to co-lead the Data Inventory Pilot Project (DIPP) and work with Australian Government agencies to develop, maintain or enhance their data catalogues.
Through the Data Discovery Program the ONDC is supporting Australian Government agencies to better protect and utilise their data assets. The Data Discovery section is also responsible for uplifting data maturity throughout the Australian Government, by educating and guiding agencies on best practice data sharing, including providing advice on the Australian Government Data Catalogue.
This is primarily a project management role, requiring great communication and stakeholder engagement skills, the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and see projects through to successful completion. This role requires applicants to work with minimal supervision, identify solutions to issues and take responsibility for their work.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Developing and maintaining good relationships with multiple Australian Government agencies
- Working with our contract partners to deliver multiple projects at once
- Promoting the value of participation in the Scheme to Australian Government agencies
- Managing the budget for the DIPP
- Answering queries and providing updates on DIPP internally and for external use
- Providing cross team and internal support to meet the objectives of the ONDC.
Sharing and DATA Scheme Policy
The Sharing and DATA Scheme Policy Section is seeking Assistant Directors with proven experience in policy development and coordination or similar legal experience, great communication and stakeholder engagement skills, and an ability to take ownership for work and drive outcomes while managing uncertainty, ambiguity and competing priorities.
The Sharing and DATA Scheme Policy Section develops and provides guidance on the operation of the Scheme. The section informs policy, legislative and other developments across the Commonwealth, Australian states and territories, and internationally that intersect with the Scheme and the broader data policy landscape, and advises the National Data Commissioner, Department of Finance leadership and the Minister on those developments and on the operation of the Scheme.
The successful candidates will contribute to:
- Developing and providing guidance on the DATA Scheme to external entities and developing internal operating procedures to support the work of ONDC.
- Providing advice and support to ONDC and Department of Finance leadership, and the Minister.
- Identifying and analysing the interactions and interdependencies that occur between existing and proposed policy and legislative developments at a whole-of-government level, and influencing and informing such developments relating to the Scheme.
- Providing policy support to the development of DATA Scheme related legislation (including amendments to the DAT Act, and development of Codes, Regulations, Guidelines and other legislative instruments).
DETAILED VACANCY INFORMATION
For detailed information about this role, including the job specific capabilities, please refer to the downloadable job pack, which can be accessed by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.
