Data Governance Lead

3 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Maltem Australia Full time

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Partner with organisations to design and deliver end-to-end enterprise data platforms and unlock the full potential of their analytics capabilities

About Maltem Australia

Maltem Australia is a boutique data & analytics consultancy specialising in delivering modern data platforms, advanced analytics solutions, and robust data governance. With expertise across the modern data stack—including Databricks, Snowflake, Fabric, AWS/Azure cloud services, and governance tools like Collibra and Alation. We help organisations unlock the value of their data and enable data-driven decision-making at scale.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Data Governance Lead to design, implement, and embed data governance frameworks across our clients' enterprises. This role requires a strong blend of strategic thinking, practical execution, and exceptional stakeholder engagement skills. You will work closely with executives, data stewards, and cross-functional teams to build a sustainable governance culture and ensure the effective management of critical data assets.

Please note: This role requires you to be onsite at our client's Preston office three days per week.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and implementation of enterprise-wide data governance frameworks, aligned to DAMA DMBOK principles.
  • Develop and operationalise a Critical Data Elements (CDE) framework, ensuring consistent definitions, ownership, and quality controls.
  • Drive the setup and delivery of Master Data Management (MDM) initiatives, ensuring alignment with business and technical requirements.
  • Establish governance processes, roles, and policies to enhance data quality, accessibility, and compliance.
  • Facilitate and run workshops with business and technical data stewards to build governance awareness, alignment, and adoption.
  • Partner with senior stakeholders to embed data governance into business-as-usual processes and decision-making.
  • Support the selection and implementation of governance tools and platforms (e.g., Collibra, Alation).
  • Monitor and report on governance KPIs and maturity progress.

Key Requirements

  • Proven experience in enterprise data governance implementation across large or complex organisations.
  • Strong understanding of DAMA DMBOK and its practical application.
  • Demonstrated experience in building CDE frameworks and delivering MDM solutions.
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and build consensus across business and technical teams.
  • Experience in facilitating governance workshops and training sessions for data stewards.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain governance concepts in business-friendly language.
  • Knowledge of data governance tooling (Collibra, Alation, Informatica) is highly desirable.

Why Join Maltem Australia?

  • Work with a passionate, collaborative, and highly skilled team in a boutique consultancy environment.
  • Engage with top-tier clients across industries, driving meaningful impact through data.
  • Flexible working arrangements for the remainder of the week, with three days onsite at the Preston office.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and certification in leading data technologies and governance frameworks.
Seniority level
  • Seniority levelMid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Employment typePart-time
Job function
  • Job functionInformation Technology
  • IndustriesIT Services and IT Consulting

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