Data Governance Advisor

About Us
The Department of Transport & Planning brings together all transport modes to design, plan, build and operate Victoria's transport system. Our job is to further integrate the transport network and improve the delivery of services to Victorians for simpler, quicker and safer journeys that connect people and places and support Victoria's prosperity and liveability. We're focused on outcomes that deliver more choice, connections and confidence in our travel, ensuring the whole transport network works as one to deliver better services and outcomes
The department is committed to building a culture where we say 'yes' to flexible work arrangements, provide personal and professional development programs and support ways of working that help employees balance work and life.The department is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including veterans, people who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, have a disability, are from varied cultural backgrounds and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. The department provides workplace adjustments for applicants with disabilities. Road Safety Victoria is a division within the Department of Transport and Planning, and is responsible for leading the Victorian Government commitment to achieve zero road fatalities by 2050.
About the Role
This role supports the Manager, Data Governance in managing the uplift in safe data practices across the department through development of the data governance strategy, frameworks and standards and implementation of policies and processes across the DoT, contributing to a broader program of work to improve the quality and reliability of data, integrate disparate data sets and improve decision making and feeds of data to customers and third parties. This will be a key role in developing improved confidence in data quality by proactively developing and enhancing the Data Governance Strategy and Roadmap and identifying and establishing roles and responsibilities for, data owners, stewards and custodians, across the DoT.This role will support the establishment of appropriate governance practices that are adopted by business units and embedding the tools and processes required to achieve high data quality standards as per the data governance framework, in close collaboration with the data management team.
Key Selection Criteria
- Strategic Planning (Accomplished) - Coaches others and engages key stakeholders in strategic planning process. Thinks at the whole of system level and undertakes internal and external scanning, considering wide-ranging possibilities in developing a vision for the future; Translates strategic direction into team and individual plans and daily activities for self and others.
- Influence and Persuasion (Accomplished) - Gains agreement to proposals and ideas; Build behind the scenes support for ideas to ensure buy-in and ownership; Uses chains of indirect influence to achieve outcomes; Involves experts or other third parties to strengthen case.
- Innovation and Continuous Improvement (Applied) - Seeks opportunities for continuous improvement and ways to innovate; Offers suggestions and ideas, encourages others to do the same; Leverage on existing continuous improvement systems and procedures to improve outcomes, quality and efficiency of work; Creates space for learning and innovation by seeking for input and feedback from others.

Personal Attributes
Flexibility and Adaptability (Applied) - Accept changed priorities without undue discomfort. Responds quickly to changes. Comfortable working in collaboration with teams outside of own organisation.Outcomes Thinking (Accomplished) - Establishes mechanisms to monitor impact of work on the community; Ensures team/organisation's operating and delivery model is designed in ways that creates a positive impact on community.Working Collaboratively (Applied) - Build a supportive and cooperative team environment; Engages other teams to share information to understand or respond to issues; Support others in challenging situations.
Qualifications and Experience
Mandatory
- Data Governance capability, and experience with procedures and policies.
- Knowledge of data governance and management tools.

Qualifications (Favourable)
- Experience with the Informatica Data Catalogue Tool.

Culture and Benefits
The Department of Transport is committed to building a culture of developing our people to achieve great outcomes for the Victorian transport network. We are proud of our commitment to flexible work arrangements that support different ways of working, helping employees balance work and life. We are focused on providing a workplace environment that is rewarding, enjoyable, healthy, and productive for all employees, where contributions are valued and recognised, expectations are clear, and treatment is fair and equitable. More information is available in the attached Position Description.
How to Apply