Data Governance Lead

18 hours ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia TheDriveGroup Full time
Overview

We're looking for a driven and forward-thinking Data Governance Lead to establish and scale a fit-for-purpose data governance function from the ground up. Based in Sydney, you'll be joining a growing team within a high-performing, ASX-listed business where data is at the heart of decision-making and digital transformation.


This is a rare opportunity to define the data governance strategy, influence data culture across the organisation, and shape how data is managed, protected, and leveraged for business value.



What You'll Do
  • Design and implement a company-wide data governance framework aligned with strategic goals and regulatory obligations.
  • Establish roles, responsibilities, and ownership models across data domains (e.g. data stewards, custodians, owners).
  • Develop and embed policies, standards, and data controls, including for quality, classification, access, and lifecycle management.
  • Collaborate with teams across IT, risk, finance, and business units to promote data accountability and literacy.
  • Work with technology partners to implement or optimise governance tooling (e.g. data catalogues, lineage, metadata management).
  • Define and track governance KPIs and maturity levels, reporting regularly to senior leadership.
  • Act as the key governance lead on initiatives relating to privacy, compliance, AI readiness, and data quality.


What You'll Bring
  • Proven experience in data governance, data management, or data quality leadership roles.
  • Strong understanding of governance frameworks such as DAMA-DMBOK or CDMC.
  • Hands-on experience developing data policies, ownership models, and controls in a regulated environment.
  • Financial services experience highly regarded, especially in ASX-listed or APRA-regulated organisations.
  • Familiarity with tools such as Snowflake, Microsoft Purview, Collibra, or similar platforms.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
  • A strategic mindset, balanced with the ability to deliver quick wins and scale iteratively.


This is a great opportunity to be the foundational hire in a critical and high-visibility role. Help shape the future of data in an ASX-listed organisation.



If you have any questions about this role, you can email our team directly via



Base pay range

$140,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr



Seniority level
  • Mid-Senior level


Employment type
  • Full-time


Job function
  • Information Technology


Industries
  • Staffing and Recruiting


TheDriveGroup is 100% committed to improving meaningful diversity in the technology industry. We partner with clients who embrace diversity and seek candidates across all backgrounds, abilities, genders, sexualities, cultures, and faiths. If you have the right skills and attitude we would love to hear from you

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