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A large Australian Government agency is seeking a Senior Data Analyst to lead business metadata uplift for priority datasets, including data used by approved AI projects. You will lead metadata development for assigned datasets, supervise metadata developers, engage business and technical stakeholders, and ensure metadata is consistent, complete and ready for registration. Contract: initial term of up to 12 months from an estimated start of 1 December 2026, with extension options. Up to 50 hours per week. Senior level (APS6 equivalent). Location: capital city of QLD, ACT, VIC, SA or TAS, including Cairns and Robina. You will work onsite for the first 6 weeks, after which a hybrid arrangement may be considered. You must live within reasonable travel distance to attend onsite when needed.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Baseline security clearance before starting. Must be willing to work at the role location for the full contract. Expertise implementing the ISO/IEC 11179 standard for metadata registries. Knowledge of related standards such as ONDC metadata attributes, National Archives of Australia requirements and DCAT, or the ability to learn them quickly. Demonstrated experience leading metadata development, quality assurance or related data management work.