Data Governance and Architecture Lead

5 days ago

Melbourne, Australia Methodist Ladies' College Full time

Ref Code
1073374

Location
Melbourne

Category
Operations

Sub Categories
IT

The Role:
Ongoing | Full Time

At MLC, we’re proud to be a leading independent girls’ schools, empowering students with confidence, curiosity, and a global outlook. As part of our ongoing digital transformation, we are seeking a Data Governance and Architecture Lead to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering the College’s data strategy.
This is a rare opportunity to combine strategic influence with hands-on technical delivery, while leading MLC into a new era of trusted, well-governed, and high-impact data.

The Role:

- Lead MLC’s data maturity journey, including the design and rollout of our Microsoft Fabric Data Lake and data migration initiatives.
- Build and embed frameworks, standards, and governance models to ensure data is accurate, secure, and strategically leveraged.
- Design and deliver modern data solutions, pipelines, and integrations that meet business and user needs.
- Provide expert technical ownership of MLC’s data architecture, while optimising databases for performance, scalability, and compliance.
- Partner with College leaders and external consultants to champion a culture of data-driven decision making.
- Mentor and uplift data capability across the College, embedding continuous improvement practices.

About you
You are a highly skilled data practitioner who enjoys both strategy and delivery. You bring technical depth alongside the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels. You’ll thrive in a role where you can set frameworks, roll up your sleeves, and make a lasting impact.

Key skills and experience include:

- Strong experience in data engineering, data architecture, or related roles, with hands-on expertise in enterprise data platforms.
- Proven delivery of data lakes, warehouses, pipelines, and governance frameworks.
- Proficiency in SQL, data modelling, and modern programming languages such as Python, R, or Spark.
- Practical understanding of metadata management, compliance, and data quality frameworks.
- Excellent communication skills, able to explain complex data concepts in plain language.
- Experience with Microsoft M365, Azure Data Factory, Microsoft Fabric or Purview is highly desirable.

Why MLC?
At MLC, you’ll be part of a community that values innovation, excellence, and collaboration. You’ll work in a supportive environment where your expertise directly contributes to shaping the future of education and digital transformation.
- A supportive team environment within the Centre for Computing and Communications.
- Opportunities for professional growth and access to leading technologies.
- The chance to make a meaningful difference in a values-driven organisation.

MLC puts child safety at the forefront and are committed to providing a child safe environment. The safety of our students is paramount and is the responsibility of all of our staff.

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