Data Governance Lead

From humble beginnings in 2011, Evolution Mining is now a leading gold producer, operating six mines across Australia and Canada. Enacting our vision to be inspired people creating a premier global gold company, we are indeed a bold team with a bright future. Our operational diversity offers our employees access to many experiences and career opportunities within the one company. So, whether you choose to work at one of our underground or open pit operations, explore for our future as part of our Discovery team, or join our Group Office, we know you’ll have a bright future with us.
At our Group Office
Working in our Group Office, you have a front row seat to our vision and are a part of the bold, inspired teams who are engineering its success. We’re an agile, entrepreneurial company and we value smart people and creative thinking. When you work with us, you’ll always have the opportunity to progress from where you started. Based in the Sydney CBD, our people work with teams located across Australia and Canada which makes for interesting work and countless ways to learn and grow.
Your Benefits
At Evolution, we support, develop and reward everyone who chooses to be a part of our bright future. Your benefits include relocation support assistance, novated car leasing, life insurance and income protection, short term incentives, referral bonuses, recognition program, study assistance, discounted health insurance and wellness days.
This role will work a 5/2 roster from the Sydney office with 2 days WFH option available
We understand that flexible work means something different to everyone and encourage you to have a conversation about the flexible work options available.
About the Role
As the Data Governance Lead, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and embedding Evolution Mining’s data governance framework across the organisation. Reporting to the Group Manager - Enterprise Data & Analytics, you’ll be responsible for ensuring data is trusted, well-managed, and effectively used to support business decisions.
This role is both strategic and operational. You’ll design and implement governance policies, establish ownership and stewardship structures, and lead the rollout of tools and processes such as data catalogues and quality rules. You’ll work closely with stakeholders across corporate and site teams to drive adoption, build capability, and foster a culture of accountability and data fluency.
**Key focus areas include**:
Delivering a fit-for-purpose governance framework
Driving stakeholder engagement and communication
Overseeing data quality and compliance
Building governance capability and culture
Success in this role will be measured by the adoption of governance practices, improvements in data quality, stakeholder engagement, and the integration of governance into business decision-making.
About You
You are a strategic yet hands-on data governance professional with a passion for turning principles into practice. With a strong foundation in data management disciplines—such as metadata, data quality, and master data—you bring a pragmatic approach to embedding governance across complex environments. You’ve successfully implemented governance frameworks in medium-to-large organisations and are confident navigating both corporate IT and operational technology landscapes.
To succeed in this role, you’ll bring the following ten things to this role:
Proven experience implementing data governance frameworks in medium-to-large organisations
Strong stakeholder engagement skills across all levels, including executive leadership
Excellent communication abilities - you can translate technical concepts into business value
Hands-on experience with data governance tools (e.g., Kada, Alation) and practices
Deep understanding of data management disciplines including metadata, data quality, and master data management
Familiarity with governance frameworks such as DAMA DMBoK and maturity models
Technical expertise in data engineering, modelling, and integration technologies
Ability to influence and collaborate across diverse teams with competing priorities
Strong analytical skills to address complex data challenges
A passion for capability building - mentoring data stewards and fostering a data-aware culture
You’re not just a planner—you’re a doer. You understand that real impact comes from embedding governance into everyday work, and you’re ready to lead that change.
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