Data Governance & Technical Lead (Project Lead) $142,841
- $150,891 (G09) + 17% superannuation Reference Number: 1661338

About the Role
Curtin University is establishing a university-wide secure data research ecosystem to support national and international sensitive-data research collaborations. As the Data Governance & Technical Lead – Secure Research Environments (Project Lead), you will lead the governance, compliance and accreditation workstream supporting this major initiative. Working closely with the High Performance Computing (HPC) Lead, you will shape Curtin’s secure research workplace and ensure it meets institutional, state, Commonwealth and sector accreditation requirements. You will manage project scope, governance, resources, risks and stakeholder expectations to deliver key milestones and outcomes. This is a high-profile opportunity to work across faculties and engage with stakeholders at all levels, bringing together diverse areas of expertise to deliver critical research infrastructure. You will help build Curtin’s capability in secure research and contribute to a project with significant university-wide impact, providing an excellent opportunity to broaden your experience and progress your career. Your responsibilities will include:
- Lead project planning, coordination and delivery from initiation through implementation and transition to business-as-usual
- Lead the development of institution-wide governance, compliance, operational, monitoring and accreditation frameworks for Curtin’s secure research and analytics environment
- Develop data classification, access control and governance models aligned with National Data Scheme (DAT Act) accreditation requirements
- Lead consultation with faculties,



research centres and technical services to identify secure-data research needs and translate these into governance, operational and technical requirements
- Partner with Curtin’s Indigenous research governance units to embed Aboriginal data sovereignty requirements within the secure research environment
- Coordinate with government, defence, health and industry partners to co-design bespoke secure analytical environments
- Manage project scope, risks, resources, timelines and stakeholder expectations to deliver agreed outcomes Who we are looking for (selection criteria):
- A postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline with extensive relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training
- High-level planning, project management and leadership skills, with the ability to manage complex projects and deliver outcomes
- High-level interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage, influence and build productive relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders
- Sound understanding of governed research access workflows, including ethics approval processes and data access committee operations
- Experience in data engineering and data management, with software development skills and the ability to work across technical and project delivery environments
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders across research,



technical and business areas to understand requirements and develop effective solutions Desirable:
- Knowledge of, and experience in, the tertiary education sector and/or defence, health or government sectors
- Experience applying Indigenous data governance principles, including the CARE Principles Role

Requirements:
- As this is a fixed-term contract, you willrequirecurrent work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role
- Successfulapplicantsare subject to a National PoliceClearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction
- This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo andmaintainan up-to-date Working with Children Check School of Population Health The School of Population Health is dedicated to improving health and wellbeing outcomes for communities both locally and globally. Bringing together expertise across public health, psychology and interdisciplinary health fields, the School is recognised for its collaborative culture, innovative teaching and impactful research. Home to a dynamic community of academics, researchers and industry-connected professionals, the School is committed to addressing some of today’s most significant health challenges
- from mental health and emerging diseases to climate change, population growth and health equity. Through its strong focus on education, research and community engagement, the School continues to shape the next generation of health professionals and create meaningful impact across the health sector. About Curtin University Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2025rankings.
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