Data Migration Specialist

Axia Recruitment are working with a well known Government agency in Launceston to find a Data Migration Specialist to assist with a high-priority transformational project that involves the implementation of a corporate application solution that supports the ICT strategy.

The Opportunity:

Join this team on an 18 month contract from February 2024 - August 2025 and become a key player in the success of the Corporate Application Replacement Project (CARP), a high-priority transformational initiative that aims to implement a cutting-edge corporate application solution supporting our ICT Strategy. As a Data Migration Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the data landscape of their future-state cloud-based solution.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Data Migration Specialist, you will be responsible for:

• Analysing data migration requirements and collaborating with the Data Team to define and design migration solutions.
• Establishing templates, testing processes, and validating data migration procedures.
• Developing an audit framework for production data verification.
• Designing and implementing a data warehouse solution for historical data in consultation with the Data Working Group.
• Evaluating the current system to determine the best approach for moving data, using scripting, ETL, or other migration tools.
• Organizing data into usable formats and building repeatable solutions for extracting data into provided templates/formats.
• Assessing the quality of data in collaboration with subject matter experts and stakeholders.
• Identifying potential issues and resolving them with input from the project team and key stakeholders.

Success Criteria:

Success in this role will be defined by the development of a robust data migration framework in consultation with the Vendor, Project Manager, and Data Team, as well as the successful migration of data within project timeframes.

Selection Criteria:

Company Requirements/Competencies:

• Community Focused: Demonstrates consideration for community/customers in decision-making.
• Communicate and Engage: Displays self-awareness, encourages open discussions, and values contributions from others.
• Create and Innovate: Exhibits initiative and considers different ideas and perspectives.
• Safety Focused: Takes responsibility for own and team's health, well-being, and self-care.

Position Specific:

• Demonstrated experience in data modeling and legacy system analysis.
• Experience with data migration projects involving SQL/Oracle.
• Strong experience in data production and reporting.
• Ability to articulate technical issues to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or 5 years' experience working in complex data environments.
• Project management skills are highly desirable.

How to Apply:

If you are ready to be part of a dynamic team driving impactful change, please submit your resume to Lara@axiarecruitment.com - if you know someone who might be great for this role, we accept referrals. Successful referrals will attract a $500 gift card as a thanks.

Axia Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.