Data Governance Specialist

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As Data Governance Specialist, you will be responsible for the effective and sustained data governance and data management of the University. You will also focus on improving and expanding the current data governance framework in line with the needs of the business and existing road maps.

You will be working with cutting-edge technology in a dynamic, collaborative, and agile team environment.

You will inspire us with a combination of strong technical ability and interpersonal skills.

In this role you will:

• Maintain and improve existing frameworks.
• Classify new data and maintain classification of existing data.
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of data governance and management practices.
• Identify and triage any issues in data and implementing controls to mitigate.
• Build and maintain trusted and collaborative stakeholder relationships providing advice and support.
• Engage with technical teams to maintain knowledge of the University’s information architecture and technologies.

This fixed term position is until March 2025, is full time, and will be located at the Callaghan Campus (Awabakal and Worimi land).

What we offer

The remuneration for this position is from $90,316 to $99,655 + 17% superannuation and is commensurate with skills and experience. 

We offer a range of benefits and employment conditions that help you balance your commitments, stay healthy, and work effectively. For information on our employee benefits (such as leave, flexible working, discounts in private health insurance and gym memberships, and salary packaging) please visit here .  

About our University

The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision are our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability.

We provide opportunities for all people regardless of their background and experience, and this philosophy is reflected across all that we do. 

The University of Newcastle is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity, and social inclusion. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.  

Your next steps

Important information before you apply:

• Please visit here for a guide on how to apply for a role.
• If viewing this on a job board other than the University’s please click ‘Apply’ (or equivalent) to reach the University’s website, where a copy of the Position Description can be accessed. Please download a copy from the Related Documents section before commencing your application.
• Applications for this position will only be accepted from those with Australian residency or a valid work permit.

Your application:

Your application must include:

• Your resume.
• A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity.
• A statement addressing the Essential Criteria listed below (these may differ slightly from the Position Description, please only respond to the below in your application).

A bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, information technology, information management, data security, or a related field.

Knowledge of data management concepts, data profiling, data classification, data cataloguing, data lineage, metadata management, master data management as well as privacy and security concepts.

Excellent organisational skills and business acumen with a demonstrated ability to quickly and effectively understand complicated business concepts, and efficiently align those with a data governance framework as well as the University’s overall goals and objectives.

Ability to work independently and cooperatively as an effective member of a team.

Demonstrated stakeholder management skills and the ability to actively engage and communicate data governance to diverse audiences.

Some understanding of the BI and analytics sphere.

Please upload your Cover Letter and response to the requested Criteria as one PDF document. This document should not exceed 4 pages (approximately 2,000 words).

Contact Us

For specific position enquiries, please contact Nick Pedersen, Business Intelligence & Data Governance Lead on (02) 4913 8318 or via email at [email protected]

Having technical difficulties? Please reach out to us: [email protected] Please note, we do not accept email applications.

Closing date: Monday 11 March 2024 at 11.59pm AEDT

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