Data Governance Lead

1 month ago

Sydney, Australia Allens Full time

Your role

At Allens, our business teams are also specialists in their field, using their unique knowledge and expertise to solve critical client and business challenges.

As the Data Governance Lead you will be a part of our IT Security and Risk team. The Data Governance Lead is responsible for implementing, maintaining and improving data governance frameworks, policies and procedures. Essential to this role will be your ability to work effectively as a change agent with a wide range of stakeholders and a in multidisciplinary team to deliver the firm's data governance strategy.

This role can be based in Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne.

As a Data Governance Lead you will:

- Lead the design, proposal and implementation of security controls at Allens. Initiate and manage projects to deliver solutions to the firm that align with the strategic plan.
- Monitor and analyse the security and information systems infrastructure to ensure it complies with industry accepted practices, the firm’s policies, and is used effectively to identify risks and threats associated with its use.
- Support the operation of the firm's Information security Management System.
- Research and recommend new technologies, propose new efficiencies and be mindful of cost-effectiveness.
- Manage key client and stakeholder relationships by building a professional reputation with data leads, system operational leads, risk practitioners and legal to ensure that the firm complies with its policy and regulatory requirements for data governance/management.
- collaborate effectively with colleagues and business stakeholders to influence and effect outcomes, and foster a collaborative and collegiate atmosphere.

This is a permanent, full-time opportunity. Allens supports hybrid working (60% in the office).

About you

You will have:

- Experience in a large corporate environment preferred.
- Experience in data governance, data management, or a related field.
- Experience with program and change management within a professional services environment.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills.
- Experience defining and implementing data governance and compliance strategies.
- Sound knowledge of data quality and data security principles.
- An inquisitive nature, and a willingness to explore ideas and prototype solutions.
- Experience in the analysis of both business processes and the design of technology based solutions.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills required; as well as excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong knowledge of data governance frameworks, policies, and standards, as well as applicable regulatory requirements including the Australian Privacy Act.
- Industry certifications will be highly regarded.

Your development

In joining Allens, you will receive unparalleled learning and development opportunities. You will be challenged, supported and guided as you learn and develop, and will be encouraged to grow. We foster greatness, and will coach and support you to meet your goals and aspirations.

Our unique Career Deal allows you to take control of your career and provides a transparent approach to career development.

Our perks

Our benefits include:

- Financial: market competitive fixed remuneration; salary continuance insurance, employee recruitment referral program, discounts at hundreds of suppliers including retail outlets, health and travel insurance, charity matched funding program.
- Health and wellbeing: fully subsidised gym memberships, annual flu vaccinations, skin checks, in-house snacks and catered meals, subsidised sporting and social activities, emergency childcare, Employee Assistance Program including confidential counselling, wellbeing coaching and financial coaching for employees and their families and regular wellbeing sessions with our in-house consulting Psychologist.
- Flexibility: hybrid and flexible working arrangements to support you in your work and life commitments and passions, equipment to support working from home.
- Leave: ability to purchase additional annual leave, access to an enhanced, inclusive and flexible
- parental leave policy
- 26 weeks paid parental leave with no minimum service for permanent employees and high quality executive coaching to support the transition.
- Recognition: team based recognition including social activities and contribution based recognition activities, and annual Allens Values Awards to nominate and recognise the incredible contributions of our people.

Allens is also proud to invest in our communities, giving you the opportunity to make a difference through our work on reconciliation, the environment and other social justice issues as well as our workplace giving and volunteering programs.

About Allens
- Allens

is a leading international law firm with a proud 200-year heritage of shaping the future for our clients, our people and the communities in which we work. From playing a pioneering role in the development of legislation and

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