Data Management Systems Specialist

About us

Hanwha Defense Australia (HDA) is a comprehensive defence solution provider, building on the strengths of its portfolio, which includes artillery systems, armoured vehicles, air defence systems, and unmanned ground systems.

We are a subsidiary of Hanwha Corporation which has grown to be the largest and the most influential defence corporation in South Korea.

The Data Management Systems Specialist is responsible for overseeing and maintaining Data Management Systems within the Integrated Product Support team. This position involves responsibilities related to Data Management Systems (DMS); implementation, data storage, data migration, retrieval, security, and ensuring the integrity and accuracy of data across various departments for project specific contractual requirements.

The Specialist plays a pivotal role in optimising data-related processes, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations, and supporting data-driven decision-making. 

The Data Management Systems Specialist will work closely with the HDA ICT, ICT Security, Export Control, CM and others to achieve a compliant capability to meet contractual requirements.

Your new role:

Your primary areas of responsibilities:

• In cooperation with relevant internal stakeholders, develop, maintain, and optimise the Data Management System to ensure data accuracy, integrity, and security.
• Manage day to day aspects of data collection, storage, and retrieval processes for specific contractual requirements.
• Assist in data migration, data cleansing, and data transformation activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and internal/external stakeholders to understand data requirements and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Serve as the primary power user, administrator, and key operator responsible for managing and overseeing the application-level aspects of software solutions within the Integrated Product Support team.
• Implement and enforce Data Management policies and procedures for day-to-day activities.
• Implement and monitor data quality controls, perform data validation checks, and rectify discrepancies.
• Monitor, troubleshoot and resolve system issues, ensuring minimal downtime.

About you

As an ideal candidate you will have:

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Information Management, Information Systems, or a related discipline would be an advantage.

Experience: 

• Demonstrated experience of delivery of complex large-scale programs.
• Proven experience in Data Management, data governance, or related roles.
• Strong knowledge of data lakes, data warehousing, and database Management Systems.
• Proficiency in database Management Systems (e.g., SQL, Oracle, MySQL) for managing and querying data.
• Experience with data modelling and database design to create efficient data structures.
• Knowledge of data integration and ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes for data extraction and transformation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve data-related issues.
• Familiarity with data quality assurance techniques and data validation checks.
• Previous experience in establishing, maintaining and or managing a Data Management System in a Australian Defence Industry environment (Desirable).

Skills and Key Attributes: 

• Demonstrated conceptual, analytical, research and project management skills.
• Proven ability to effectively manage relationships and positively resolve disputes with internal/external stakeholders. 
• Excellent time management skills
• Proactive, Adaptable and Flexible.
• Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Organised and ability to meet deadlines.
• Detail-oriented and able to work independently.        

Eligibility

• To be successful in this role, you will need to be eligible to obtain an Australian Government Security clearance (must be Australian Citizen). Eligibility criteria can be found at http://www.defence.gov.au/agsva

What we can offer you

• 9 Day fortnight
• Private Health Insurance benefits available 
• Competitive salaries
• Flexible Working arrangements
• Paid Parental Leave
• Defence Reservist Leave
• Professional Development 
• Health & Wellbeing Platform including an Employee Assistance Program

Hanwha Defense Australia looks for people who can embrace our three core values of ‘Challenge, Dedication, and Integrity’ that were established in the spirit of Trust and Loyalty. If you want to work with us on this exciting journey, now is the time to join.   

Hanwha Defense Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply. We also welcome applications from individuals with culturally diverse backgrounds.

We are a proud supporter of the Veterans' Employment Program and welcomes the interest of ex-service members, veterans and their families.