Data Governance Lead

**Data Governance Lead**:
**Job no**: 499618
**Work type**: Permanent Full Time
**Classification**: SPL
**Categories**: Information Technology

**About the role**
In this role, you will guide and influence teams across the organisation to foster a strong data-driven culture, ensuring alignment with organisational goals, regulatory requirements, and best practices. You will work closely with executives, operational teams, IT professionals, and external partners to embed data governance principles at all levels.

**Work type: Permanent Full Time**
**Classification: SPL - $144, 271 pa plus super**

Key responsibilities include:

- Lead initiatives to improve data quality, classification, accessibility, and compliance.
- Act as the primary point of contact for data governance issues, providing guidance and support to stakeholders.
- Coach and mentor colleagues and team members, uplifting department’s capabilities to meet the requirements of its future strategic goals.
- Conduct regular Data Maturity Assessments to evaluate progress on the data maturity roadmap and ensure alignment with the broader organisational strategy.
- Deep understanding of data governance frameworks, principles, and tools, with a focus on quality, privacy, and compliance.
- Ability to assess complex data challenges, propose actionable solutions, and align them with organisational priorities.
- Experience driving cultural change and embedding new practices within an organisation.

**About you**
To be successful in this role, you will have a tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Information Systems or a related field, and or significant professional experience in a comparable organisation at least 6 years or more.

Essential Experience:

- Significant professional experience in a data governance role preferably in the not-for-profit or local government sectors.
- Expertise in frameworks such as DAMA-DMBOK (Data Management Body of Knowledge) or other industry standards.
- Understanding of Australian laws such as the Privacy Act 1988, and related local government data compliance requirements.
- Proficiency in classifying and managing data based on its sensitivity, importance, and lifecycle stages.
- Familiarity with data governance tools (e.g. Azure Purview).
- Current Working with Children Check (employee).

**Child Safety Responsibilities**
We are committed to being a child-safe organisation and have zero-tolerance for child abuse. We have specific policies, procedures, and mandatory training in place to support employees, volunteers, and contractors to achieve and adhere to these commitments. Please read our Child Safe Standards Management Policy.

**Diversity and Inclusion**

**We are the City**
From parks to offices, childcare centres to works depots, leisure facilities to the Wool Museum and waterfront, our team plays a vital role in shaping our vibrant and growing community. Our community counts on us to get the essentials right while looking for ways to go beyond. By listening, collaborating, and focusing on sustainability, we strive to do the basics brilliantly and create a lasting impact. If you’re ready to be part of something bigger, join us in shaping the future of Geelong.

We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process.

**Applications and Enquiries**
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**Advertised**: 02 May 2025 3:30 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time
**Applications close**: 15 May 2025 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time