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
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.
Robust 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 environment.
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
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How to Apply
Click 'Apply Online' and submit your application including:
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.
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
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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.
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