Data Governance Specialist

Toyota Finance Australia (TFA) is the country's largest automotive financier.  Our past gives us credibility and knowledge. But it's what the future holds, and how we can make the world a better place, that excites us. It's not just about technology but what it can do for people.

In Australia there are two separate businesses: Toyota Motor Corporation Australia (TMCA) and Toyota Finance Australia (TFA).  While we work closely together, TMCA focuses on vehicles and here at Toyota Finance Australia our priority is to provide finance, insurance and fleet management.

At TFA we're committed to empowering our customers to get into their new car and onto the road. 

We're also passionate about, and committed to, our people.  Our philosophy of Here To Move You represents our commitment to not only move our customers, but help our employees grow. 

Your success at TFA is important to us, and we pride ourselves on a work culture that supports and rewards people.

From partnering with you to support your career growth, to providing you with opportunities to learn, improve, feel engaged and appreciated, we celebrate our people and the difference they bring.

We strive to create a workplace that not only gives equal opportunities to people of all backgrounds and abilities but supports them to reach their full potential.

We're working towards a future where we look out for each other and our planet.  Where we enrich lives with the safest and most responsible ways of moving.  This is the kind of tomorrow we're imagining here at TFA.

Join us and help drive the future.

This role is based in our Head Office, Grosvenor Place, Sydney.  The office is within walking distance from the train station.  There are plenty of options for lunch and catching up with colleagues or friends after work.

How you'll make an impact

The Data Governance Specialist plays a key role in developing and embedding data governance practices across the organisation to ensure the availability, quality, security, and appropriate use of data. This role is responsible for implementing data policies, frameworks, and standards that support compliance, drive business value, and improve data maturity, and oversight of the data quality process and register. The position works closely with business units, technology teams, data architects, data owners and data stewards to champion good data management practices and uphold data governance principles across the full data lifecycle.

Your usual day in the office will include:

Data Governance Framework & Policy Implementation

• Roll out and maintain the Enterprise Data Management Framework.
• Maintain and contribute to data governance policies, standards, and procedures.
• Promote consistent data definitions, rules, and usage standards across systems.

Compliance, Risk & Privacy Alignment

• Collaborate with Risk, Compliance, Legal, and InfoSec to ensure regulatory alignment.
• Support audits, privacy impact assessments, and third-party risk evaluations.
• Minimise data-related risks through cross-functional collaboration.

Data Stewardship & Governance Enablement

• Facilitate governance forums (e.g., Data Governance Committee, Stewardship Working Group).
• Enable and support Data Owners and Stewards, including onboarding and ongoing engagement.
• Monitor compliance with governance and quality standards.

Data Quality & Issue Management

• Define and apply data quality rules for critical data elements.
• Support profiling, monitoring, and remediation of data quality issues.
• Maintain and oversee the Data Issue Management Register and related processes.

Change Management, Communication & Metadata Oversight

• Represent data governance in projects and change initiatives.
• Promote data governance awareness and training across the organisation.
• Develop and maintain metadata standards, dictionaries, and lineage tools

Your attributes

• Experience in data governance, data management, or related roles
• Sound knowledge of data governance functions, principles, and best practices
• Strong understanding of data management frameworks (e.g. DAMA-DMBoK)
• Experience working in complex data environments with multiple stakeholders
• Knowledge of data quality management, metadata, data lineage, and stewardship models
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements (e.g. Privacy Act, APRA guidelines)
• Demonstrable understanding of data governance and cataloguing tools

Desirable:

• Experience with data governance or catalogue tools, and data modelling tools (e.g. Purview, Erwin)
• Exposure to data platforms, data warehousing, or analytics environment
• Understanding of data platforms (e.g. Databricks, Azure ADF)
• Working knowledge of data privacy, data security, and risk management practices
• Certification in Data Management
• Experience in financial services

Life at Toyota & What we offer you

We pride ourselves on a work culture that supports and rewards people. From development programs to recognition programs, we make sure everyone at Toyota Finance Australia lives their best possible life. After all, our people are our greatest assets.

Toyota Australia is well-recognised for offering:

• Flexible hours and workspaces
• Career Development
• 26 weeks paid primary carers leave & 8 weeks paid parental leave for secondary carers
• Wellness facilities & Employee Assistance Program (private coaching available to you and your family)
• Paid volunteer days to support your community / Employee Community Grants Fund
• Employee Car Benefit Scheme

Building a great place to work

You're welcome to find out more by visiting our careers page:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We are happy to adjust the recruitment process for your accessibility requirements. Please contact us and let us know your preferred type of communication and we will be in touch as soon as possible to discuss your requirements.

Come with us and help create the future