Data Governance Analyst

Sportsbet; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Hybrid working policy

Home office allowance

Parental Leave program

Hack Days

Career development programs

Massages & nails onsite

Free breakfast & fruit

End of trip facilities

Health insurance discount

Flu jabs

Job summary

Sportsbet is seeking a Data Governance Analyst to help embed and evolve our Enterprise Data Governance Framework across Technology, Data, Risk, Legal and Cyber Security. You will turn governance principles into practical, business-friendly outcomes and strengthen how we manage and unlock data value.

You’ll collaborate with stakeholders to build strong governance, privacy and Responsible AI governance exposure in a fast-moving, innovative environment, with opportunities to contribute to the

Qualifications

• Experience in data governance, data management, privacy, risk, compliance, audit, technology governance or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of data governance concepts including data ownership, stewardship, metadata and lifecycle management.
• Experience developing or maintaining governance frameworks, policies, standards or procedures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify risks and opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Drive adoption and continuous improvement of the Enterprise Data Governance Framework across the business.
• Embed data ownership, stewardship and accountability across critical data assets with business and tech teams.
• Maintain governance artefacts such as data dictionaries, glossaries and metadata records.
• Support data quality, risk and assurance activities by identifying improvements and monitoring controls.
• Promote responsible data practices and build stakeholder awareness and capability.

Job description

At Sportsbet, we’re united behind our purpose to Bring Excitement to Life for over 2.4 million customers. We do this by delivering fun, challenging the status quo, and living our values. As part of the global Flutter Group, we’re a major player internationally, but in Melbourne, Sydney and Darwin, we’re a tightknit team of 1,300+ teammates (with over half in Tech & Data Science). Our commitment to responsible gambling is genuine and demonstrated through the wide range of responsible gambling initiatives and tools. We’re proud to be the leaders in responsible gambling in our industry, not just locally, but globally.

We are one of the top workplaces for Women through WORK180. WORK180 is a leading platform that independently assesses employers on policies, benefits and practices that support women and underrepresented groups at work. We remain committed to making Sportsbet the best place to work and encourage you to explore our employer profile on the WORK180 website to learn more about what we offer.

About The Role

As our Data Governance Analyst, you'll play a key role in helping the business use data confidently, responsibly and effectively. Joining our growing and newly formed Privacy, Data Enablement & Responsible AI team, you'll help embed and evolve Sportsbet's Enterprise Data Governance Framework, turning governance principles into practical, business-friendly outcomes. Working across Technology, Data, Risk, Legal and Cyber Security teams, you'll help strengthen how we manage, protect and unlock the value of data across the organisation.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, influencing stakeholders and helping build strong governance practices in a fast-moving, innovative environment. You’ll also gain exposure to privacy and Responsible AI governance, with opportunities to contribute to Sportsbet’s growing Responsible AI Framework

Responsibilities Include

• Help drive the adoption and continuous improvement of Sportsbet's Enterprise Data Governance Framework, supporting policies, standards and governance processes across the business.
• Partner with business and technology teams to embed data ownership, stewardship and accountability across critical data assets.
• Maintain and enhance key governance artefacts including data dictionaries, business glossaries, metadata records and ownership registers.
• Support data quality, risk and assurance activities by identifying improvement opportunities, monitoring controls and maintaining governance evidence.
• Build stakeholder awareness and capability by providing practical guidance, supporting training initiatives and promoting responsible data practices across Sportsbet.

About You

While we are big on development and offer on the job training, we want to set you up for success. Along with a great attitude, it would be ideal that you have:

• Experience in data governance, data management, privacy, risk, compliance, audit, technology governance or a related discipline.
• A strong understanding of data governance concepts including data ownership, stewardship, data quality, metadata, classification and lifecycle management.
• Experience developing or maintaining governance frameworks, policies, standards, procedures or supporting documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify risks, control gaps and improvement opportunities.

You essentially thrive on building relationships and can confidently partner with stakeholders across both business and technology teams to help organisations make smarter, safer and more trusted decisions through strong data governance.

The Perks

We work hard and play hard, so along with a competitive salary and generous performance-based bonus for permanent staff members, here’s some of our other perks:

• 25 days annual leave (that’s right, an additional week’s leave!)
• Hybrid working policy (Monday and Friday from home) and a $1,050 home office allowance for new starters.
• Industry leading Parental Leave support program with 26 weeks paid leave for Primary Carers and no wait time. We also have a progressive return to work benefit for your first 6 months back: come back for 3 days, get paid for 4; come back for 4 days, get paid for 5.
• Hack Days - where your creativity and collaborative ideas lead to exciting new ideas and projects for our customers.
• Access to outstanding career development programs, including expert-led internal training and external learning opportunities (staff allowance for personal development)
• Weekly concierge service including free massages and nail appointments - all onsite in our Melbourne office!
• Free breakfast, daily fresh fruit and weekly rotating socials, from Thursday office drinks to fun team events
• End of trip facilities with onsite table tennis and pool tables
• Discounted health insurance and free flu jabs yearly.

We review applications within the first two weeks, so Check out our Instagram and TikTok (@lifeatsportsbet), LinkedIn, and careers website for more information about our inclusive culture.

Our Focus on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We don’t just support diversity - we celebrate it! This is a workplace where you can thrive and feel safe to bring your whole authentic self to work.

We’re an inclusive employer who welcomes you for who you are, as you are - so, if you require adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know in your application. We also know flex means different things to different people, so let us know how we can support you to be your best.

If you think you’d be a great fit but don’t necessarily meet everything in the job description, please still get in touch.