The Role

The Australian Defence Force offers more than 150 different jobs, some of which are considered particularly complex and/or high risk from a psychological standpoint, including roles in Aviation, Intelligence, Cyber Warfare, Submarine Warfare, and Special Forces. Applicants for these complex roles undergo targeted psychological assessments as part of their selection process.

This position is responsible for the management of data and meta-data from a variety of sources (with a strong emphasis on data quality and validity) to support and enable validation of ADF selection processes and standards, and the conduct of ADF mental health surveillance activities and research.

The incumbent will utilise analytical tools and techniques to cleanse, administer, monitor, manage and archive data to achieve business outcomes. This position will also be responsible for implementing data governance processes and procedures and supporting other teams with their data needs. The incumbent will work collaboratively with other teams across the branch, liaise with, and provide advice to the Data Management Systems Team Lead regarding data-led solutions to achieve business outcomes and solutions to data management issues.

About our Team

The Data Management Systems team develops and maintains a range of ICT systems and applications designed to facilitate the collection and management of psychology-related data arising from Occupational Suitability Assessments (OSA) and Mental Health Surveillance activities.

This data enables the validation and evaluation of policies, procedures and standards that underpin the conduct of the OSA psychology assessment, and the conduct of post-operational mental health surveillance.

These functions are integral to the ADF's ability to optimise its human capability through effective recruitment and management, by (a) ensuring those we recruit are a good 'fit' with both the ADF and their preferred occupation, and (b) contributing to the ADF's ability to manage the mental health and wellbeing of ADF members appropriately.

We offer flexible, family-friendly working arrangements with opportunities for part-time and home-based work. We are committed to the personal and professional development of our staff, and welcome interested candidates to apply to join our team.

Our Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate will possess the following attributes:

• Extensive experience in data administration activities and techniques, with an understanding of Australian Government data management practices and processes;
• Established competence in developing and improving guidelines to support best-practice data management;
• Strong conceptual, analytical and critical thinking skills, and a proactive approach to complex problem solving;
• Experience building complex reports and dashboards using data analysis and visualisation tools;
• The ability to build and sustain stakeholders relationships and provide advice to meet business objectives;
• An understanding of cloud technologies and data systems;
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines;
• Proficiency in using data management systems and tools such as Excel and SQL, to manage and analyse data.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 18 May 2025

For further information please review the job information pack, reference DPG/02930/25 on https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=C92B1EAE-3583-9A1F-BA1D-E3C014B397B8