Senior Lead, Data Governance

- Insights and Analytics Unit, Sunshine Coast or Moreton Bay Campus
- Attractive remuneration, commensurate with skills and experience, plus 17% employer superannuation
- Full-time opportunity

The Opportunity

As Senior Lead, Data Governance, you’ll guide the delivery of privacy and data governance services across the university, helping teams make confident, responsible decisions with the data they rely on every day. You’ll be part of a highly skilled, future-focused Insights and Analytics Unit that works across academic, research and corporate areas to govern, protect and unlock the value of data and records. This is your chance to uplift systems, practices and awareness in privacy, cybersecurity, records management and data governance, laying strong foundations for a more informed, efficient and connected future.

You will

- lead and evolve best practice in privacy, data governance and records management across the university, ensuring compliance and driving meaningful use of data;
- build capability and awareness through programs that embed strong data and privacy practices into everyday decision making; and
- provide expert advice and leadership, including acting as UniSC’s delegated decision maker for information access, while guiding a high-performing team and contributing to university-wide initiatives.

About you

You are someone who sees the bigger picture when it comes to data, not just how it is managed, but how it empowers people, protects privacy and drives progress. You bring deep expertise in privacy, records and data governance, and you are ready to lead with purpose, shaping strategy while keeping the day to day running smoothly. You know how to work across a complex organisation, building trusted relationships with peers and stakeholders to bring smart, practical solutions to life. You are curious, collaborative and forward thinking, someone who thrives on lifting capability, guiding a talented team and turning compliance into opportunity. If you are excited by the idea of helping a university make smarter, safer, more connected decisions, we would love to hear from you.

You will possess

- Proven leadership experience with a talent for guiding change, building strong teams and fostering a collaborative, future focused environment
- Confident communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to share complex ideas clearly, influence outcomes and connect with people across the university
- A strong understanding of risk and compliance, with the ability to design and oversee controls that support responsible, informed decision making
- Well developed organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities, contribute to complex projects and improve systems and practices to meet deadlines
- Expertise in shaping and delivering policy and strategy in privacy, data governance and related areas, with a drive to support contemporary, practical solutions
- A sound understanding of legislative and regulatory obligations and how they apply within a higher education setting

UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.

Position description: 493321_position description.pdf

UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.

UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au

Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday 26 October 2025

Your completed application must include: a resume and a statement of suitability (not to exceed two pages), which be reviewed in alignment to the specified selection criteria as outlined within the position description.

Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team

We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life

Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Omer Yezdani, Chief Data Officer
Insights and Analytics Unit
Telephone: 07 5456 3588
Email: oyezdani@usc.edu.au

Discover UniSC

We’re all about doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and being part of an incredible journey. We’re not the biggest university. But we’re growing every day, and doing big things. Like ground-breaking research, championing sustainability, producing gold-winning athletes and award-winning alumni.

We’re one of the fastest growing universities in Australia, growing to over 2,000 people across 5 campuses in South East Queensland and growing footprint in major capital cities.

Teaching excellence is at the heart of what we do, and our commitment to sustainability is integrated into our teaching, research, and daily operations. Our research tackles the most pressing challenges of our time, with 13 research fields ranked well above world standard, characterised by evidence of outstanding performance according to the Excellence Research for Australia Rankings. At UniSC you will have the opportunity to contribute to the educational landscape for future generations.

We foster a collaborative and supportive environment, encouraging continuous professional development and providing resources to enhance your career. We recognise and value the contributions of each team member to our culture and success. We/'re not afraid to be different, and we/'re looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team that is working together to improve our local and global challenges.

Our Culture & Benefits:

- Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
- Modern teaching & research facilities.
- Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
- We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
- Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
- Salary packing options + 17% Super.
- EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.

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