Data Project Officer - Data Innovation & Tools

About the Branch

The role of the Transformation Branch is to provide insights, solutions and advice to decision makers, policy makers and the market to improve scheme operations and position the agency as a modern, efficient and effective regulator.

Branch objectives :

• Provide (a) advice, (b) support or (c) action on complex scheme implementation & design issues that are workable and enforceable.
• Influence the direction of potential new schemes or policies that align with the objectives and functions of the agency
• Support the Chief Data Officer (CDO) and the agency to create a data-driven culture that identifies external trends to inform strategic decisions and support business transformation.
• Increase confidence in the carbon and renewable energy markets by highlighting the role of our schemes and understanding the international context.
• To model best practice collaboration in delivering our outcomes.
• Create a renewed focus on synergising interdependencies, maturing governance, driving business transition and benefits realisation through the CER Change Program.

About the Section

The Data Innovation and Tools section supports the agency to unlock the potential of our data to drive innovation and compliance for the agency.

Specific responsibilities include :

• Support the Chief Data Officer and the agency in delivering the Data and Reporting Strategy to improve data governance.
• Support business areas to improve data transparency under the agency’s open data policy.
• Promote and facilitate sharing of scheme data across Commonwealth agencies.
• Provide a point of liaison between the Digital Services branch and business areas on the delivery of data services infrastructure under the Data Services Roadmap.
• Build agency analytics capability, and utilise data analytics and geospatial analytics to :
• Support the integrity of agency schemes by detecting, predicting and preventing non-compliance.
• Provide insights and evidence to decision-makers and other stakeholders on the behaviour of our clients and the trends and outcomes in our schemes.
• Identify and deliver business improvements and efficiencies.
• Support innovative approaches to reduce regulatory burden, support self-service approaches, improve efficiency and encourage compliance with our schemes – by :

Working with business areas to identify, prioritise and implement innovative approaches to scheme and participant needs or problems.

• Provide targeted skills and resources to consult on, design, build and / or roll out strategic initiatives that result in improvements to internal processes, data collection, client compliance, and communication related to scheme operations.

Role Responsibilities and Duties

The APS Level 5 Data Project Officer supports the delivery of data-related projects within broader transformation or improvement initiatives. Working under limited supervision and in collaboration with a senior project manager, this role contributes to project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and change support activities.

This position is ideal for someone with foundational experience in project support or coordination, particularly in data or digital environments, who is looking to build their skills in project delivery and agile practices.

Under limited direction, the APS Level 5 Data Project Officer will :

• Assist in the planning and execution of data-related projects, ensuring tasks are completed on time and to quality standards.
• Support a senior project manager in managing project activities, communications, and reporting.
• Coordinate engagement activities such as workshops, training sessions, and stakeholder meetings.
• Facilitate agile delivery practices, including acting as a Scrum Master to support team collaboration.
• Develop and maintain project documentation including procedures, instructions, and status updates.
• Contribute to change management efforts to support the adoption of new tools, systems, or practices.
• Act as a liaison between technical teams and business areas to ensure clear communication and alignment.
• Participate in cross-team meetings and contribute to knowledge-sharing forums.
• Manage administrative tasks such as inbox monitoring, scheduling, and tracking deliverables.
• Assist in the selection and implementation of data tools and resources to support project goals.

Qualifications / Experience

The ideal candidate will have :

• Foundational experience in project coordination, delivery, or support roles.
• Familiarity with agile project management methodologies and tools (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).
• Understanding of change management and stakeholder engagement principles.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across technical and non-technical teams.
• Good organisational and time management skills, with attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new tools, technologies, and ways of working.

Applications close 11.30pm on Sunday, 20 July 2025

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