Senior Data Steward

Data Analytics Centre

Clerk Grade: 9/10

Employment Type: Ongoing, Full-time

Annual Salary Range: $133,348 - $146,945 + super

Location: Haymarket, Sydney

- Deliver a high quality and efficient data stewardship service
- Ensure the Data Analytics Centre meets data management standards and practices
- Maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders
- Ongoing permanent role - Grade 9/10

About the team and role The Data Analytics Centre (DAC) exists to lead a whole-of-government approach to data analytics, to tackle some of the State’s most difficult policy challenges. Using data analytics, managed analytics (powered by the DAC’s Advanced Analytics Services), the DAC works to connect data, people and insights to build world-class capabilities in whole-of-government data analytics to improve health and well-being, safety, social, economic and environmental outcomes for the citizens of NSW. Reporting to the Manager of Data Governance you will manage and coordinate the Branch’s data governance and stewardship activities, ensuring compliance with defined data management standards of practice.

You will also be responsible for managing secure and efficient data acquisition, storage, sharing and disposal, in compliance with applicable security, privacy and data sharing legislation and standards. This will include you reviewing and implementing data stewardship and data governance policy and processes in line with feedback

Some of your key accountabilities will include:

- Provide expert advice and input to the development of and application of data governance processes and procedures to ensure that the branch is compliant with relevant data sharing, privacy and security legislation, standards, policies and guidelines.
- Coordinate the effective, secure and timely acquisition and curation of strategic and sensitive data assets to support analytics projects and strategic operational goals, including defining and communicating standards and requirements and to ensure optimal accessibility, while maintaining appropriate protection
- Coordinate and undertake set up, management and maintenance of data access, privacy and record management controls for the data holdings of the branch, ensuring regular monitoring and reporting on compliance with policies
- Coordinate the implementation, operation and use of data governance tools to ensure effective and efficient stewardship of the Branch’s data assets and promote their accessibility and use,



including maintaining an inventory of data assets that describes relevant legislation, lineage, data standards and business terms.
- Manage and oversee the data lifecycle, ensuring data is acquired, maintained, retained, archived, and disposed of in accordance with organizational policies and governance requirements.
- Conduct and support user access management activities, Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), and other data governance audits and assessments to ensure compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.

Key Skills and Experience to be successful

- Strong understanding of data governance frameworks, policies, standards, and best practices
- Experience in data stewardship, metadata management, data lineage, and data lifecycle management.
- Knowledge of data privacy, information security, records management, and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Experience with data governance and data cataloguing tools, such as Microsoft Purview or similar platforms.
- Solid analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and address data quality issues.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with business and technical stakeholders to drive data governance outcomes.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex data concepts into business-friendly language.
- Experience developing and maintaining data standards, business glossaries, and data asset inventories.
- Demonstrated ability to balance data accessibility, usability, and protection in a governed workplace.
- Exceptional stakeholder and relationship management skills with a proven ability to work across multiple tasks and a desire to build strong partnerships
- Working knowledge of challenges and issues involved with data management, privacy and security
- Demonstrated willingness and ability to learn new technical skills and systems, including user access management, data governance tools, security/governance controls, and related technologies, to effectively support evolving business and operational requirements.
- Strong work ethic with a can-do attitude to work to tight deadlines
- Satisfactory Criminal record check
- Working with Children check





Why Join DAC?

- Work on cutting-edge digital platforms that drive real-world outcomes.
- Collaborate with a team of experts in a supportive, inclusive environment.
- Make an impact on state-of-the-art cloud security initiatives.

How to Apply Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:

1. A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) detailing your interest and suitability for the role, with a particular focus on your experience in the focus capabilities listed in the Role Description.
2. A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)

Salary Grade 9/10, with the base salary for this role starting at $133,348 base plus superannuation

Click Here to access the Role Description .

For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Meg Rapley via [email protected].

Visit the Capability Application Tool to prepare for the recruitment process by accessing practice application and interview questions based on the focus capabilities listed in the role description.

A talent pool may be created as part of this recruitment process and will be valid for up to 18 months. The talent pool may be used to fill future ongoing or temporary vacancies of the same or similar role.

Closing Date: Monday 23 November 2026 at 11:59pm

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