Manager of Data Governance

About us:

We are proudly owned by Auto & General Insurance Company. The A&G group is made up of trusted and well-known brands such as iSelect, Compare the Market and Budget Direct. In late 2024, iSelect and Compare the Market formed a new Aggregation business within the A&G group and now support millions of Australians to compare and buy their personal finance and household products such as insurance, energy, and loans.

How you fit:

The Manager, Data Governance is responsible for leading the enterprise-wide data governance strategy, ensuring that data is secure, accurate, and compliant with regulatory and business standards. This role is critical in establishing governance frameworks, policies, and processes that enhance data integrity and usability across the organization.

The Manager, Data Governance will have strong leadership skills and experience in data governance, risk management, and compliance. They will oversee a team of specialists focused on privacy, metadata, data lineage, and quality assurance, ensuring that data is well-managed, reliable, and supports business decision-making.

What you do:

Data Governance Strategy & Framework Development

• Design and implement a data governance operating model, aligning with business needs and regulatory requirements.
• Develop policies, procedures, and best practices for data stewardship, quality, and security.
• Establish and enforce data ownership, access controls, and accountability across business units.

Data Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with data privacy and protection laws (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, etc.).
• Identify and mitigate data-related risks, collaborating with Legal, IT Security, and Risk teams.
• Oversee audits and data governance reporting for internal and external stakeholders.

Metadata & Data Lineage Management

• Implement metadata management and data cataloguing tools (e.g., Collibra, Alation).
• Define and maintain data lineage maps to ensure transparency in data movement and transformation.

Data Quality & Integrity Assurance

• Oversee the development of data quality frameworks, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and completeness.
• Define and monitor key data quality metrics (DQIs, KPIs, SLAs) to ensure adherence to standards.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and mentor a team of governance specialists, providing guidance and performance management.
• Foster a culture of data stewardship and compliance awareness across the organization.
• Conduct training and knowledge-sharing initiatives for data governance best practices.

Duties and responsibilities may be adjusted within reasonable limits, to meet business needs.

What you need:

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Data Management, Information Systems, Business, or a related field.

Experience & Skills:

• 3+ years of experience in data governance, compliance, or data management.
• Hands-on experience with cloud analytics platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and modern analytics and governance toolsets.
• Strong knowledge of data governance, security, and compliance best practices.
• Experience in implementing data stewardship programs, data lineage tools, and master data management (MDM).
• Familiarity with privacy and security best practices (GDPR, CCPA, ISO 27001, HIPAA, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to lead a high-performing team.

What's in it for you:

• Career Opportunities
• A competitive salary plus generous uncapped commission scheme
• The opportunity to work with a well-known, household brand and public listed company
• Work with a team of highly energised, motivated and driven professionals
• 3 'recharge' days per year (yes, in addition to your annual leave)
• A free coffee each day, a funky café and a state of the art work space
• An impressive Employee Benefits Programs

If you are someone who fosters team spirit, has resilience and aspires to continue learning and developing their skills to drive commercial outcomes, you will have tremendous success in helping us achieve our progressive growth agendas. High energy levels and a love of having fun are also important to working in this energetic business.