Senior Data Manager

Who are we?

Plan International is a global not-for-profit, working to change the world so that all children can live happy and healthy lives, and so that girls in all their diversities can take their rightful place as equals.

At Plan International Australia, we celebrate diversity. We deeply believe all different opinions and experiences will enrich our team and represent our beneficiaries and partners across the globe. Our commitment to an inclusive workplace culture means we embrace working with all sectors of the community.

For 85 years we’ve worked hand-in-hand with local communities, so babies can survive their first 1000 days, so children can learn in safe environments, so girls can strive for work outside the home, so young people can speak up for their rights. We know that girls are the most marginalised by poverty, and for too long have been held back from reaching their full potential. This is why we work with all children to solve poverty but especially girls. We have a long history, but our approach is new. We’re secular, and we view the children, families and local communities we work with as our partners and our equals.

Possibility. Opportunity. Equality. Partnership. Love. Humanity. This is what we stand for.

What is it really like? 

Reporting to the Associate Director, Data & Insights, you will lead our Data Team in delivering high-quality data solutions that inform fundraising, marketing, and broader organisational initiatives. You will:

• Provide strategic leadership
• Shape organisational and fundraising strategies with a data-driven mindset.
• Champion best practices in data governance, pipelines, and analytics.
• Manage data systems and analytics
• Drive the implementation of a modern data warehouse and data pipelines.
• Oversee data capture, quality, and integrity to ensure accurate insights.
• Inspire and develop your team
• Foster a culture of collaboration, positivity, and continuous improvement.
• Support agile methodologies and coach colleagues to excel in data-driven decision-making.
• Champion partnership and innovation
• Collaborate with fundraising, digital staff, and external suppliers for cutting-edge solutions.
• Lead ongoing Artificial Intelligence initiatives to maximise opportunities.

Who are you?  

You are an accomplished leader who thrives on innovation, empathy, and a commitment to social impact. You demonstrate a genuine passion for equality and share power through collaborative approaches. You bring:

• Proven leadership experience managing a small data or analytics team
• Expertise in data pipeline implementation, data warehousing, and data governance
• Advanced proficiency in data manipulation (Python or R) and data visualisation (Power BI)
• Familiarity with CRM systems (Salesforce advantageous) and third-party data platforms
• Enthusiasm for agile methodologies, continuous improvement, and feminist leadership principles
• Alignment with our safeguarding standards and organisational values

Our commitment

We hire for potential, not just experience. Your unique perspective, whether from professional achievements or lived experience, could be exactly what we need. Don’t tick every box? Apply anyway – you might be the innovator we’re looking for.

We’re dedicated to building a team that reflects Australia’s diversity. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and individuals from all cultural backgrounds.

Benefits

• We operate in a hybrid model, working from home or the office, and with capability to support remote workers interstate
• An open workplace in a central location in Melbourne CBD
• A culture that genuinely supports work-life integration
• We care about people’s learning and career ambitions and have a learning & development framework to support this
• Regular team connections through events and offsites
• Salary packaging
• Employee Assistance Program and other initiatives to support your mental health and wellbeing
• An inclusive working environment with various groups such as Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Working Group, Reconciliation Action Plan Group (RAP), Pride Network Committee and Social Committee.

Hours, pay and start date 

This is a permanent, full-time position (38 hours per week) with a competitive salary package commensurate with experience. You will lead a team of two direct reports (plus potential external partnerships). The ideal start date is flexible for the right candidate.