Data and Digital Specialist

Overview  
Drive IPAA’s data and digital capability, owning strategy, improving data quality and enabling insight-led decisions to enhance member experience. 
 
The organisation 
IPAA NSW is the professional association for NSW’s public sector, supporting a network of almost half a million professionals. A purpose-led organisation, IPAA drives capability, connection and leadership across government through learning, events and insight. The organisation is undergoing a transformation, leading to a more agile, data-informed and member-centric model. 
 
The opportunity 
Reporting to the Director – Member Experience & Operations, the Data & Digital Specialist will lead IPAA’s data capability and digital optimisation initiatives. This role will also play a key part in embedding a data-informed culture and improving how teams use data to drive decisions. In the first 6 - 12 months, you will establish a data strategy, improve current data quality and deliver reporting and automation improvements.  
Within this, the successful candidate will: 

• Own and shape IPAA’s data and digital strategy end-to-end, driving measurable organisational impact 

• Design and deliver dashboards that turn data into clear, commercially meaningful insights 

• Lead automation initiatives that eliminate manual work and unlock scalable efficiencies 

• Establish robust data governance, privacy and security frameworks to build trust in data 

• Embed a data-led culture, lifting capability and influencing how decisions are made across the organisation 

• Oversee CRM and digital platforms, ensuring systems are optimised to support member engagement and operations 

 
About you 
You will hold 2+ years’ experience working with organisational data systems, including dashboards, reporting and supporting decision making. In addition you will have: 

• Strong capability in data analysis, automation and systems optimisation 

• Understanding of data governance, Australian Privacy Principles, privacy and security requirements 

• Working knowledge of data security, business continuity, backup and disaster recovery concepts. 

• Ability to translate data into insights for non-technical stakeholders 

• Experience managing CRM systems, ideally iMIS, and working with data across multiple platforms; Power BI highly regarded 

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Data Analytics, Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics or a related discipline 

 
What’s on Offer 

• Opportunity to own and build a data function end-to-end 

• Work in a purpose-led organisation influencing the public sector 

• High visibility role partnering across the business 

• Scope to introduce automation, AI and emerging digital solutions 

• Flexible, collaborative and agile working environment 

 
How to Apply  
For a confidential discussion or role related questions, please contact Jack Seymour of The Orchard Talent Group on 0468 023 058 or email jack.seymour@orchardtalent.com.au. To apply please submit your current CV and a brief cover letter via the link. Please note applicants must have a legal right to work in Australia.  
 
Applications close 27th May, however will be assessed as they are received.


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