Industry Principal- Data Governance Lead
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Role Description: We are looking for Data Governance Lead to design and execution of an enterprise Data Governance function, driving ownership, quality, and value realisation from data assets. Partner with business and technology leaders to embed governance frameworks, enhance data quality, and ensure alignment with risk and compliance requirements
Location: Melbourne
Salary: AUD 192,845- 209,939 Annual Gross
Please Note: - The above salary range is only indicative and maybe subject to suitable enhancements, based on internal company processes
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Flexible working arrangements (hybrid, reviewed case-by-case basis). Feel free to connect with your recruiter to learn more about how this works in practice.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Define and implement Data Governance strategy, frameworks, and operating model
- Establish and scale Data Stewardship and Data Custodian models with clear ownership and accountability
- Embed data quality, lineage, metadata, and governance controls across business processes and platforms
- Drive enterprise adoption through stakeholder engagement, governance forums, and change enablement
- Define and track data governance KPIs, quality metrics, and maturity indicators
- Align with risk, compliance, and information governance frameworks
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to address data gaps and support transformation programs .
- Strong experience in enterprise data governance frameworks (stewardship, quality, lineage, policy)
- Proven ability to build and scale governance functions in complex organisations
- Experience in data risk, compliance, and regulatory environments
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive enterprise-wide change
- Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills
Essential:
- Education:
- Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or Information Management.
- Work Experience:
- 20+ years of experience in Data Governance experience
- Income Protection Insurance
- Paid Parental and Volunteer leaves
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flexible working arrangements (hybrid, reviewed case-by-case basis)
- Health Insurance Discount and Well-being Program
- Access to Fitness and Gym Memberships
- Salary packaging and novated leasing
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Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- HSA
- Short-Term Disability
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- On-site/Nearby Childcare
Work Flexibility
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Sabbatical
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- Relocation Assistance
Professional Development
- Learning and Development Stipend
Diversity and Inclusion
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)