Data Governance Lead

Specsavers; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Free glasses

On-site parking

Paid parental leave

Health programs

Social club

Job summary

Specsavers in Melbourne seeks a Data Governance Lead – ANZ to drive the Data Governance Framework across the region, ensuring data quality, integrity and security while partnering with stakeholders to support regulatory compliance.

You will align the ANZ framework with the global standards, evolve the enterprise data catalogue, and champion data stewardship, audits and training with clear reporting on effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience in data governance or related discipline, with experience leading and developing small teams.
• Strong understanding of data governance frameworks and best practices, with hands-on experience using data management tools such as data cataloguing and data quality solutions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build effective cross-functional partnerships and communicate confidently across all levels of the business.
• Professional certification in data governance or data management (e.g. CDMP, DGSP), or strong knowledge of DAMA-DMBOK frameworks and best practices, is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Drive implementation and adoption of Specsavers' Data Governance Framework across the ANZ region.
• Ensure the quality, integrity, security and effective management of data assets; partner with stakeholders to embed governance and support regulatory compliance.
• Adapt and implement the global governance framework for ANZ; contribute to standards and alignment with technology strategy.
• Evolve the enterprise data catalogue including data ownership, classification, lineage, glossaries and data dictionaries.
• Champion data stewardship practices; support governance audits and compliance activities; deliver governance education and reporting.

Skills

Data governance

Data management

Data cataloguing

Data quality

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Tools

Data cataloguing tools

Data quality tools

Job description

What we can do for you

At Specsavers, we know that to reach your full potential you need to work somewhere that will bringout your best. We pride ourselves on offering a workplace with a supportive, driven, flexible and inclusive culture.

In 2025, we were proudly recognised as one of Australia’s Best Places to Work for the third consecutive year and ranked 12th on Fortune’s list of the World’s 25 Best Workplaces.Here’s a taste of just some of our perks:

• Quarterly bonus scheme
• Two free pairs of glasses each year
• On-site free parking
• Birthday, Volunteer, Professional Development and Paid Parental Leave
• Health & Wellbeing programs
• Fully funded social club – provides a wide range of activities throughout the year

So, if you like the sound of working for a company that’s dedicated to improving the lives of both their people and customers -we think you’d look good at Specsavers.

The role

Reporting to the Head of Data ANZ, the Data Governance Lead – ANZ will drive the implementation and adoption of Specsavers’ Data Governance Framework across the region. This role is responsible for ensuring the quality, integrity, security and effective management of data assets, while partnering with stakeholders across the business to embed best-practice governance and support compliance with regulatory requirements.

Working closely with global data governance leaders and the Global Head of Centre of Excellence, you will adapt and implement the global framework for ANZ, contribute to the ongoing development of governance standards, and ensure alignment with Specsavers’ Technology Strategy. You will also support the evolution of the enterprise data catalogue, including data ownership, classification, lineage, business glossaries and data dictionaries, while driving initiatives that improve data quality, consistency and reliability.

As a trusted partner to technology, security, legal, privacy and business teams, you will champion strong data stewardship practices, support governance audits and compliance activities, deliver governance education and training, and provide reporting and insights that measure the effectiveness of data governance across the organisation.

What we’re looking for

• Extensive hands-on experience in data governance, data management, or a related discipline, with experience leading and developing small teams.
• Strong understanding of data governance frameworks and best practices, with hands-on experience using data management tools such as data cataloguing and data quality solutions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build effective cross-functional partnerships and communicate confidently across all levels of the business.
• Professional certification in data governance or data management (e.g. CDMP, DGSP), or strong knowledge of DAMA-DMBOK frameworks and best practices, is highly desirable.

About Us

At Specsavers we believe a diverse, inclusive and flexible culture enables our people to bring their whole selves to work and be proud of doing so. When it comes to flexibility, we understand that one size doesn't fit all. Our flexible working at Specsavers enables us to work in ways that support our lifestyle to help us balance our career with the other important things in life.

Creating a great place to work for our people is pinnacle to us and along with our Behaviours is at the core of everything we do, ensuring our people feel good, cared for and smart. We like to think it’s a fun and positive place to work – why not have a look for yourself https://join.specsavers.com/au/department/support-office/

Applicants for the role are required to have current working rights as per, relevant government legislation.