Data Governance Specialist

About the role

The appointee manages a broad portfolio of governance, administrative and operational functions within INDT, working closely with the SP Chief Data Officer. The role covers data governance, Whole-of-Government compliance, data-sharing requests, departmental budgets and records, and secretariat and coordination support for management committees and IT Disaster Recovery activities.

Key responsibilities

• Partner the SP Chief Data Officer in driving data governance and Whole-of-Government compliance, advising stakeholders on requirements, risks and appropriate controls.
• Oversee inter-agency data-sharing requests and engage Data Owners and stakeholders to ensure robust, compliant and timely review and approval.
• Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of data governance standards, templates, guidance and knowledge resources.
• Manage departmental budgets, records and information governance, including oversight of budget performance, access controls, filing structures and compliance obligations.
• Lead secretariat and coordination support for management meetings, committees and IT Disaster Recovery activities, ensuring decisions, risks and follow-up actions are documented and tracked.
• Identify, evaluate and implement digitalisation and process improvements using Whole-of-Government productivity and automation tools, and guide stakeholders in their adoption.

Required profile

• At least five years of relevant professional experience in data governance, IT governance, corporate administration, project coordination or a related function, preferably with ownership of complex initiatives and stakeholder engagement.
• Demonstrated experience in budget administration, records management, secretariat support and coordinating management committees or cross-functional initiatives.
• Meticulous, self-driven and able to work independently with minimal supervision, building effective working relationships across departments and with external stakeholders.

Required skills

• Strong working knowledge of data governance, data-sharing, information management, compliance and risk-management principles, applied in complex operational settings.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills, with sound judgement and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and stakeholder-management skills.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 30 days of the closing date. Successful candidates will be offered a 2-year contract in the first instance.