DATA GOVERNANCE LEAD

Child Protection; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Salary Packaging

Health and Fitness Perks

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Department for Child Protection (DCP) in Adelaide seeks a Data Governance Lead to maintain high-quality data, strengthening reporting and operational decision-making. Lead governance frameworks and projects, guiding the organisation in treating data as a strategic asset through expert analysis and stakeholder collaboration.

Desirable qualifications include a tertiary degree in Information Management/IT/CS or related fields.

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of data governance frameworks and operating models.
• Competent in handling complex compliance monitoring and data quality programs.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to liaise with stakeholders and maintain partnerships.
• Ability to operate under broad direction and resolve issues with initiative.
• Mentorship capabilities to foster teamwork and positivity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of complex data governance and data management projects.
• Manage data management instruments and technologies to transform data into a strategic asset.
• Offer consultation to technical and non-technical staff to drive evidence-based decisions.
• Implement processes around data collection, sharing, utilisation and storage.
• Produce expert assessments and reports based on data governance analysis.

Skills

Data governance

Stakeholder engagement

Mentorship

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

Tertiary qualification in Information Management/IT/CS/Business Technology

Job description

Full-time temporary vacancy available until 29 October 2027

Create meaningful outcomes through strategic data oversight

Provide expert consultation to maintain accuracy and consistency.

As a Data Governance Lead based in Adelaide, you will maintain high-quality data to strengthen accurate reporting processes and operational decision-making. This analytical role will be driven by your professional consultation and exemplary stakeholder engagement. Your oversight of data governance frameworks and projects will ensure data is managed as an important organisational asset. Implement your critical thinking and high interpersonal skills to lead expert data analysis that will drive DCP’s data governance capabilities.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Tertiary qualification(s) in Information Management, Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Technology, or related discipline

In this role, you will:

• Oversee the delivery of complex data governance and data management projects


• Manage the employment of data management instruments and technologies to transform data into a strategic asset


• Offer consultation to technical and non-technical staff to identify and control issues through evidence-based decision-making


• Implement and pioneer processes surrounding data collection, sharing, utilisation and storage


• Produce expert assessments and reports based on sound investigative gathering and analysis of data governance and related responsibilities.

About you:

• You possess sound knowledge of data governance frameworks and operating models


• You are competent in handling complex compliance monitoring and data quality programs


• You have exceptional interpersonal skills to effectively liaise with stakeholders and maintain collaborative partnerships


• You can operate efficiently under broad direction and use initiative to promptly resolve issues


• You showcase high-level mentorship capabilities to foster a culture of positivity and teamwork.

Why You’ll Love It Here - DCP Benefits That Matter:
At DCP, these are just some of the benefits you’ll enjoy:

• A collaborative team environment, working alongside people who are committed to best practice and making a meaningful impact


• Flexible working options with tailored arrangements to help you balance work and life


• Paid Parental and Partner Leave – additional paid time to support you and your growing family


• Recognition and Growth – we celebrate your achievements and open doors to development across DCP


• Salary Packaging – reduce your taxable income with a range of pre-tax benefits


• Health and Fitness Perks – free flu vaccination plus access to more than 1,700 gyms, fitness centres and pools across Australia through our Fitness Passport program for you and your family


• Wellbeing Support - confidential Employee Assistance Program services for you and your family.

The Department for Child Protection (DCP) plays a key role in the protection of children, young people and their families within South Australia. The department provides support to vulnerable children and young people to be safe, strong and connected.

Contact Us

Enquiries to Jocelyn Buranyi-Trevarton - Acting Senior Manager - Data, Information & Analytics

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Our workplace reflects the diverse communities we serve, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. This includes women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ communities, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, safe, and respectful workplace where everyone feels supported.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.