Data Management Manager

You’re accountable for your actions and those of your team and you collaborate and support others to consistently deliver on your promises.

You bring structure, mitigation and education to our organisation. Our records and datasets are vast and varied. This is your opportunity to safeguard critical infrastructure, order and protect sensitive data, and defend against emerging cyber threats. You'll be part of an expert team who protect against thousands of threats every day.

In this role, you'll:

You will be involved in leading enterprise data management, overseeing data quality, metadata and lifecycle practices to ensure trusted, well-governed data across the organisation.

 
You will support the development of a federated data management model, embedding accountability across data domains while ensuring alignment with enterprise frameworks and business priorities.

 
You will be responsible for driving data management capability and performance, including oversight of platforms, stakeholder engagement and using insights to guide continuous improvement and investment decisions.

For more information on this position and business unit,  view the role description and information pack.

About you

You have extensive experience in data management, data governance and data quality within complex organisations, with a strong understanding of metadata, lifecycle management and regulatory requirements.

 
You have strong stakeholder engagement and leadership skills, with the ability to influence across business and technology teams and build capability across a federated environment.

 
You are highly analytical and technically capable, with experience in data platforms, data analysis and driving continuous improvement through data-driven insights.

Join us

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

Flexible work options may be available. Learn more via Flexible work options and policy  

Apply today 

Applications close 11:59 PM Thursday, 15 October 2026

For more information about this role, please contact JADE.SHERWOOD@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

Learn more about how to apply via Our recruitment process | Transport for NSW 

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