Data Management Specialist
- Insights and Analytics Unit, Sunshine Coast or Moreton Bay Campus
- Level 7, $102,512 - $112,061 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
- Full-time, fixed-term appointment for 12 months
The Opportunity
Join us at the University of the Sunshine Coast, where innovation meets impact. As a Data Management Specialist, you will lead the design, development, and implementation of data management initiatives crucial for the responsible and effective use of our data and information assets. Your role is pivotal in enabling the university to understand its data landscape, from storage and accessibility to utilisation in achieving strategic and operational goals. Key responsibilities include advancing data governance, ensuring data quality, promoting interoperability, developing architectural models, and overseeing the ethical use of data. Working collaboratively with peers and subject matter experts, you will elevate and fortify foundational digital and data management capabilities across the university, driving excellence and innovation in every endeavour.
You will
- lead strategic projects that strengthen how we manage, understand and use data through training, awareness and capability building;
- deliver initiatives that recognise data as a vital asset to unlock insights, manage risk and support everyday decision-making; and
- shape and implement practical data strategies and practices that align with global standards and support the university’s future direction
About you
Our ideal candidate is someone who’s curious, collaborative and genuinely excited about the role data plays in shaping smart decisions and better outcomes. You’re someone who gets a kick out of making complex things clear and practical, and you're always on the lookout for ways to improve how data is managed, shared and understood. Whether you're building strategies, supporting big-picture projects or helping others boost their data confidence, you bring fresh thinking, a solid grasp of global standards, and a drive to make data work better for everyone.
You will possess:
- Practical experience applying data management principles in a large or complex environment, with the know-how to design strategies, frameworks and processes that make a real impact
- A good understanding of compliance in a university or similar setting, with experience navigating areas like information management, public records, copyright, privacy and foreign interference
- Clear and confident communication skills, with the ability to translate complex ideas for different audiences and build strong relationships across the board
- A track record of delivering projects across multiple teams or functions, using your planning, consulting and influencing skills to bring people together and get things done
UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.
Position description: 
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UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.
UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au
Applications for this position close midnight, Tuesday 17 June.
Your completed application must include:
- a resume and a statement of suitability (not to exceed two pages), which be reviewed in alignment to the specified selection criteria as outlined within the position description.
Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team
We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life
Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:
Omer Yezdani, Chief Data Officer
Insights and Analytics Unit
Telephone: 07 5456 3588
Email: oyezdani@usc.edu.au
We're all about doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and being part of an incredible journey. We’re not the biggest university. But we’re growing every day, and doing big things. Like ground-breaking research, championing sustainability, producing gold-winning athletes and award-winning alumni.
We're one of the fastest growing universities in Australia, growing to over 2,000 people across 5 campuses in South East Queensland.
Teaching excellence is at the heart of what we do, and our commitment to sustainability is integrated into our teaching, research, and daily operations. Our research tackles the most pressing challenges of our time, with 26 research fields ranked at or above world standard according to the Excellence in Research for Australia Rankings. At UniSC you will have the opportunity to contribute to the educational landscape for future generations.
We foster a collaborative and supportive environment, encouraging continuous professional development and providing resources to enhance your career. We recognise and value the contributions of each team member to our culture and success. We're not afraid to be different, and we're looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team that is working together to improve our local and global challenges.
Our Culture & Benefits:
- Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
- Modern teaching & research facilities.
- Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
- We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
- Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
- Salary packing options + 17% Super.
- EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.
