Director - Data Transformation

Optus is an Australian telecommunications company, delivering more than 11 million services to our customers every day across mobile, broadband and digital solutions. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of our data ecosystem, ensuring it is modern, trustworthy, and accessible. As the Director – Data Transformation, you’ll be at the heart of our Data Office, driving strategic initiatives that reduce data risk, enhance data quality, and embed a culture of data excellence across the business.

The day to day

- Leading the development and execution of a data transformation strategy focused on risk reduction.

- Overseeing the full data lifecycle—from acquisition to disposal—ensuring compliance and integrity.

- Embedding risk-aware data practices and promoting a culture of accountability and trust.

- Implementing data quality frameworks, metrics, and tools to drive continuous improvement.

- Collaborating with executive leadership to align data initiatives with business goals.

- Building and mentoring a high-performing team of data professionals.

- Developing dashboards and reports to monitor data quality performance.

- Providing training and support to foster a data-driven culture across the organisation.

What you’ll bring

- A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Management, or a related field.

- Proven experience in data transformation, governance, or risk leadership.

- Strong knowledge of data lifecycle management and data quality frameworks.

- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

- Experience with data management platforms and tools.

- Working knowledge of data analytics and architecture.

- Familiarity with regulatory requirements such as the SPAM Act and Privacy Law.

- Certifications in data governance, risk, or privacy (e.g., CIPP, CRISC, CDMP) are highly regarded.

The good stuff …

- Competitive remuneration and employee discounts. Make life easier (and more affordable) with $80 monthly credit and 25% off Optus products and unique shopping discounts with our retail partners.

- Flexible working arrangements with opportunities to work three days in the office, two days remote or home.

- Vibrant and collaborative office campus that includes cafes, convenience store, chill out zones, GP, post office, gym and on-site childcare centre.

- Competitive leave policies, including additional 'Connected’ days to focus on culture, family, health, community, or whatever’s important to you.

- We support growing families with inclusive, carer-neutral paid Parental Leave of up to 16 weeks.

- Direct your own development and build future-ready skills with Optus U’s industry-focused micro-credentials, developed with La Trobe and Macquarie Universities.

- Build meaningful connections through employee-led networks and diversity initiatives including Culture Connect, Elevate Women, Disability Network and Express Yourself (LGBTQIA+).

- Put your wellbeing first with free access to counselling and support services, 24/7 — in-person, by phone, SMS, or video.

- Free Optus bus from Macquarie University Metro Station (every 6-8 minutes); morning and afternoon.

At Optus, we are strengthened by others and that means valuing diversity and saying ‘yes’ to embracing individual differences. We are committed to ensuring that our application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals from diverse gender, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, individuals with a disability, individuals identifying as being part of the LGBTQIA+ community, individuals who may have served in the armed forces or who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also want to do our best to make our recruitment process inclusive. If you require any adjustments or accessibility support to participate fairly and equitably in the recruitment process, please email AccessibleRecruitment@optus.com.au or call 1800 309 170. We're here to help. When you contact us, please advise your preferred method of contact and we will be in touch within 48 hours.

For more information on Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging at Optus, please visit https://www.optus.com.au/about/inclusion-diversity

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