Data Governance Specialist

The Opportunity

Join a dynamic team at the forefront of research excellence as our Data Governance Specialist.

In this pivotal role, you'll be the trusted adviser and technical lead driving data quality across research management systems. From solving complex data challenges to guiding strategic decisions, your expertise will ensure our research metadata is accurate, reliable, and aligned with best practices.

What You'll Do:

• Lead the charge in data quality management, identifying issues and delivering sustainable solutions.
• Provide expert consultation and reporting to senior leadership, influencing key decisions.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Collaborate across departments to enhance data governance frameworks and operational efficiency.
• Contribute to policy development, compliance, and performance reporting that shapes the future of research integrity.

What You Bring:

• A degree in a relevant field and extensive experience in data governance or administration.
• Proven skills in project management, stakeholder engagement, and strategic analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in data tools and programming languages like Python or R.
• Exceptional communication and leadership abilities, with a knack for turning data into actionable insights.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a forward-thinking institution where your work directly supports world-class research. You'll operate with autonomy, influence, and purpose—making a real difference in how data drives discovery.

About Monash University

At Monash, work feels different. There's a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground breaking – a place where great things happen. We make tangible contributions because our purpose is clear; to deliver positive economic, social and environmental impact in resolving the global challenges of our age.

At the core of achieving this purpose is the diversity of our staff. We welcome and value everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. When you come to work, you can be yourself, be a change-maker and develop your career in exciting ways. This is why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.

In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world's top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.

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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.

To Apply

Please attach a current copy of your resume along with a cover letter and a document in which you address the Key Selection Criteria as outlined in the Position Description. For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr- in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Enquiries: Ms. Ashley Stewart, Manager, Research Information, Office of Research Ethics and Integrity, ph or

Position Description: Data Governance Specialist

Applications Close: Sunday, 19th October 2025, 11:55pm AEDT

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