Head of Data Management

5 days ago

Council of the City of Sydney, Australia WEN- Women Entrepreneur Network Full time

Head of Data Management

Full-time | [Australia]

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and strategic Head of Data Management to lead the setup of our new data management practice in Australia.
This is a unique opportunity to build the data function from the ground up, establish governance frameworks, define data strategy, and embed a culture of data-driven decision making across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

- Define and execute the data management strategy for the new Australian practice.
- Establish data governance frameworks, policies, standards, and processes from scratch.
- Design and implement scalable data architecture, metadata management, and master data processes.
- Build a high-performing team of data stewards, governance leads, and data engineers.
- Drive data quality initiatives, monitor performance, and ensure continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with stakeholders across business, technology, and compliance to ensure data is accurate, secure, and accessible.
- Ensure adherence to regulatory and privacy requirements, including Australia’s Privacy Act and GDPR (where applicable).
- Promote a data-driven culture and increase data literacy across the organisation.
- Introduce best practices, tools, and emerging technologies to strengthen the data function.
- Provide regular reporting to leadership on data performance, risks, and opportunities.

What We Offer

- Opportunity to build and shape the data management practice from inception.
- Leadership role with high visibility and impact.
- Collaborative and inclusive culture.
- Competitive remuneration and benefits.
- Professional development and learning opportunities.
- Flexible working arrangements.

- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Extra Superannuation - Pension plan
- Unpaid Extended Leave
- Work From Home - Flexible hours
- Performance Bonus
- Employee Assistance Program - Counseling

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