The Data Standards Chair for Digital ID and the Consumer Data Right (CDR), Dr Ian Oppermann, is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) to join the Data Standards Advisory Committee (DSAC). This is an exciting opportunity for interested stakeholders to contribute to the development of Consumer Data Right and Digital ID Data Standards.
About the Committee
The Data Standards Chair is responsible for making and reviewing the CDR and Digital ID Data Standards, and can establish committees, advisory panels and consultative groups for the development of standards.
The DSAC is a committee established by the Data Standards Chair to provide strategic advice on data standards, serving in an advisory capacity to support the Data Standards Chair’s standards making function. The DSAC is not a decision-making body.
The refresh of the DSAC membership is being undertaken to expand the scope to include both CDR and Digital ID Data Standards advisory, while also ensuring a suitable profile of members across industry domains, subject matter experts and stakeholder groups. Further information about the DSAC and its operation are detailed within the Terms of Reference.
Responsibilities
DSAC members are appointed to the DSAC on a voluntary basis and will be expected to:
- Offer strategic advice that helps to shape the direction of CDR and Digital ID Data Standards
- Provide subject matter expertise on the Data Standards and related thematic areas
- Attend regular DSAC meetings held virtually
- Attend Consultative Group meetings, as a DSAC representative, on a rotating basis. The expected Consultative Groups will cover: Data portability and interoperability; Security, authentication and biometrics; User experience; and Non-functional requirements. These will be established in due course and have their own Terms of Reference.
Eligibility
The Data Standards Chair is seeking interest from individuals who can contribute skills and experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Subject matter expertise in:
- digital technologies
- information security, identity access management, cyber security
- digital and data economy and data sharing frameworks
- digital identity and credentials
- Standards setting and standards development processes
- Digital technology policy and regulation as it applies to digital initiatives
- Advocates who can represent consumer and privacy interests.
How to apply
Interested candidates are invited to respond to this EOI by providing your CV and a statement of interest and suitability of no more than 300 words. Please ensure your application highlights your relevant experience and how you can contribute to the DSAC, any commercial or other interests you have in CDR and Digital ID, and if you would like to be considered for consultative groups under DSAC.
Please note that the Data Standards Chair is required to appoint individuals to the DSAC, rather than corporate entities or organisations.
EOIs are to be submitted to Naomi Gilbert, Assistant Secretary, Data Standards Body, Treasury at Naomi.Gilbert@treasury.gov.au by no later than 21 May 2025. The date has been extended to no later than 28 May 2025.
Further information
For more information, please see the Terms of Reference for DSAC or contact Naomi Gilbert at Naomi.Gilbert@treasury.gov.au.