Data Governance Analyst | Senior Associate

PwC Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Inclusive environment

Career progression

Generous leave

Parental leave

Job summary

PwC Australia seeks a Data Governance Analyst to support the Data Governance Manager by executing and monitoring governance initiatives and ensuring precise data management across the firm.

You will help establish policies and standards, maintain the data catalog, work with data owners and stewards, and prepare clear reporting for governance forums and senior stakeholders.

This 12-month max term contract offers flexible working options and opportunities to grow within a global advisory network.

Qualifications

• Experience in data governance, data management or related discipline.
• Ability to write business definitions, tag assets and map data lineage.
• Understanding metadata management and data flow across systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and ongoing operation of the firm’s data governance framework, policies, standards and processes.
• Set up and maintain the enterprise data catalog, including configuring settings, workflows, roles, and permissions.
• Curate data assets in the catalog with definitions, owners and lineage; ensure data is findable and trusted.
• Review and update metadata as systems and needs change.
• Collaborate with Data Owners and Data Stewards to embed governance practices.
• Maintain data governance artefacts and documentation.
• Coordinate governance assessments and monitor compliance.
• Assist with data quality activities and remediation progress.
• Prepare reporting and materials for governance forums and senior stakeholders.
• Contribute to awareness and training initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Proactive mindset

Education

Tertiary qualifications

Tools

Microsoft 365

Collibra

Job description

At PwC Australia, we recognise the power of transformation and the potential of human-centred innovation. The Data Governance Analyst will support the Data Governance Manager by executing and monitoring data governance initiatives and ensuring precise data management across the company. This role will involve establishing and reinforcing data governance policies and standards, supporting data quality initiatives, and assisting in risk identification related to data handling and protection.

Why PwC?

At PwC Australia, your skills meet purpose. We tackle big challenges across industries like finance, technology, energy, and health, giving you the chance to make a real impact. Here, your growth is our priority. You’ll work with leading teams, explore new technologies, and unlock your full potential.

Join a global community of more than 370,000 people who value bold ideas, collaboration, and lasting change. Together, we’re building trust and shaping the future.

What you’ll do:

• Support the implementation and ongoing operation of the firm’s data governance framework, policies, standards and processes.
• Set up and maintain the enterprise data catalog, including configuring settings, workflows, roles, and permissions.
• Curate data assets in the catalog by adding business terms, definitions, owners, and lineage so people can find and trust the data they need.
• Keep catalog content current by reviewing and updating metadata as systems and business needs change.
• Work with Data Owners, Data Stewards and business stakeholders to clarify data accountabilities and embed effective governance practices.
• Maintain data governance artefacts, including data inventories, ownership records, business definitions, standards and procedural documentation.
• Coordinate governance assessments and monitor compliance with data management requirements, escalating issues where appropriate.
• Support the identification, assessment and treatment of data risks, control gaps and governance issues.
• Assist with data quality activities by documenting issues, coordinating remediation actions and monitoring progress.
• Prepare clear reporting, insights and presentation materials for governance forums and senior stakeholders.
• Contribute to awareness, training and communications that build data governance capability across the firm.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to simplify, standardise and strengthen governance processes.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience in data governance, data management, information management, risk, compliance or a related discipline.
• Experience curating data: writing business definitions, tagging assets, assigning owners, and mapping data lineage.
• Understanding of metadata management and how data flows across systems.
• A practical understanding of data governance concepts, including data ownership, stewardship, quality, lineage, metadata and controls.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess information, identify issues and recommend practical actions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain governance requirements clearly to different audiences.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and confidence working collaboratively across business and technology teams.
• High attention to detail, with the ability to maintain accurate records and produce clear, well-structured documentation.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities, follow-up actions and deadlines.
• A proactive, curious and improvement-focused mindset, with a willingness to learn and take ownership of outcomes.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 tools; exposure to data cataloguing, governance, reporting or workflow platforms (preferably Collibra) would be advantageous.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications or industry certifications in data, information management, technology, risk or a related field would be desirable.

What you’ll gain:

• The opportunity to work with leading organisations and cutting-edge technology that challenge and expand your expertise.
• Work within an inclusive environment committed to Inclusion and Diversity and First Nations Prosperity, ensuring diverse perspectives are at the forefront of our work.
• Flexibility means trusting you to choose when, where, and how you work balancing what’s best for you, your team, and your clients to grow and thrive together.
• Clear paths for career progression supported by continuous learning and leadership development.
• Generous leave entitlements to support your work-life balance - including floating public holidays, birthday leave and ability to purchase additional leave on top of your four weeks.
• A world-class parental leave policy offering up to 26 weeks of leave for caregivers, supporting your family and personal life.

We know that perks are as important as your financial rewards. Explore all the benefits that PwC has to offer here.

This role is being offered as a 12-month max term contract.

We’re committed to treating all our job applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability, neurodivergence, or any other protected characteristic and to maintaining a safe, respectful workplace for everyone. We want you to have every opportunity to thrive in our selection process. In the application form, you can let us know what adjustments you require during our recruitment process and/or any workplace accommodations you anticipate needing to help you perform your role.