Are you ready to build something that truly matters?

The Zero Net Emissions Agriculture Cooperative Research Centre (ZNE-Ag CRC) is launching a major new data strategy and is looking for a talented and driven data professional to design, build, and lead its first ever data environment.
 
This is a genuine greenfield role with no legacy platform or technical debt. You will lead the creation of a modern and secure Azure based data catalogue and establish the governance, definitions and requirements framework that will guide future data platform development, while directly supporting national research outcomes
 
If you enjoy tackling complex problems, collaborating with brilliant researchers, working with government, and building foundations that will last for decades, this is a rare opportunity to do exactly that.
 
What you will do

• Lead the design and development of an entire data governance framework;

• Build the first phase of an Azure data environment;

• Create ingestion pipelines and metadata catalogues;

• Work closely with university partners, researchers, and Indigenous communities;

• Ensure all data aligns to FAIR and CARE principles;

• Bring clarity, structure, and best practice to a green field environment; and

• Become the trusted advisor for all things data across the CRC.

What we are looking for

• Experience building or contributing to early stage data platforms;

• Strong skills in Azure Data Lake, Data Factory, ingestion patterns, and catalogue tools;

• Confidence working with researchers, universities, and government stakeholders;

• An understanding of data governance frameworks and ISO aligned security;

• Excellent communication skills and a calm, collaborative approach; and

• Someone who enjoys discovery, problem solving, and shaping something new.

Why this role is special

• You will build the CRC’s data capability from the ground up;

• You will influence national research outcomes;

• You will work with supportive leaders, including an external expert advisor;

• You will help shape agricultural innovation across Australia; and

• You will create a platform that directly supports science, sustainability, and community outcomes.

If you’re excited by ownership, discovery and shaping the blueprint for a modern data ecosystem, this is your opportunity to lead from the front.
 
How to Apply
 
For more information or a confidential discussion please call Greg Scharf at u&u on 07 3232 9136 or via email at greg.scharf@uandu.com quoting reference number 43510.
 
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