Data Governance Lead

1 week ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Clearcompany Full time

We're looking for a driven and forward-thinkingData Governance Leadto establish and scale a fit-for-purpose data governance function from the ground up.
Based inSydney, you'll be joining a growing team within a high-performing, ASX-listed business where data is at the heart of decision-making and digital transformation.
This is a rare opportunity to define the data governance strategy, influence data culture across the organisation, and shape how data is managed, protected, and leveraged for business value.
What You'll Do
Design and implement a company-wide data governance framework aligned with strategic goals and regulatory obligations.
Establish roles, responsibilities, and ownership models across data domains (e.g. data stewards, custodians, owners).
Develop and embed policies, standards, and data controls, including for quality, classification, access, and lifecycle management.
Collaborate with teams across IT, risk, finance, and business units to promote data accountability and literacy.
Work with technology partners to implement or optimise governance tooling (e.g. data catalogues, lineage, metadata management).
Define and track governance KPIs and maturity levels, reporting regularly to senior leadership.
Act as the key governance lead on initiatives relating to privacy, compliance, AI readiness, and data quality.
What You'll Bring
Proven experience in data governance, data management, or data quality leadership roles.
Strong understanding of governance frameworks such as DAMA-DMBOK or CDMC.
Hands-on experience developing data policies, ownership models, and controls in a regulated environment.
Financial services experience highly regarded, especially in ASX-listed or APRA-regulated organisations.
Familiarity with tools such asSnowflake, Microsoft Purview, Collibra, or similar platforms is highly regarded.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
A strategic mindset, balanced with the ability to deliver quick wins and scale iteratively.
This is a great opportunity to be the foundational hire in a critical and high-visibility role.
Help shape the future of data in an ASX-listed organisation.
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