Data Governance Lead

racwa; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

RAC WA is seeking a Data Governance Lead to drive governance and data management across federated domains. You will operate under the guidance of the Senior Manager, Data Governance, enabling data assets to be assessed, maintained, protected and enriched in line with enterprise standards.

The role emphasizes collaboration with risk, compliance and business stakeholders, with a focus on improving data quality, lifecycle processes and secure data sharing within a flexible, hybrid working

Qualifications

• Experience in the financial services or insurance industries is desirable.
• Familiarity with data governance frameworks (DMBOK, DCAM) and tools (Microsoft stack, Experian) is desirable.
• Proven experience engaging with both business and technical stakeholders.
• Business or Systems Analysis experience is highly regarded.
• Strong data entry, processing and meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support Data Governance: operationalise best practice data capabilities across domains and federated lines of business.
• Support strategic programs of work for data, privacy and security initiatives.
• Lead relationship management with data owners/stewards and stakeholders to promote effective governance.
• Enhance data management by defining quality rules and lifecycle processes for secure sharing and compliance.
• Drive process improvement by identifying opportunities and recommending controls for data quality and efficiency.
• Understand change impacts with data risk assessments and stakeholder engagement to minimise negative impact.
• Administer data-related workflows to track tasks and issues clearly and effectively.

Skills

Data governance

Stakeholder engagement

Business analysis

Data management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organisational abilities

Tools

Microsoft stack

Experian

Job description

As a Data Governance Lead you will be e xecuting RAC Group data governance and data management directives under the guidance of the Senior Manager, Data Governance , to enable our federated businesses (domains) assess, maintain, protect and enrich our data assets in accordance with agreed principles, policies and standards while proactively contributing to the operationalisation of the enterprise D ata G overnance F ramework .

This is a 1-year maximum term opportunity to start.

What will you be doing?

• Supporting Data Governance: Assisting the Senior Manager, Data Governance in operationalising best practice data capabilities into the data domains and federated lines of business across the RAC enterprise.
• Supporting Strategic Programs of Work: Providing material support for the data, privacy and security programs of work currently in play to uplift , evolve and embed our data capabilities , through the operationalisation plan for the Data Governance Framework.
• Leading Relationship Management: Proactively engaging with technical, risk and compliance, business , data owners/data stewards and SME stakeholders to promote effective data governance and da t a management (we based our data governance framework on the DMBOK) across the organisation, providing clear communication about progress, challenges, and deliverables to the Enterprise Data Council.
• Enhancing Data Management : Support business domains in managing critical data by defining quality rules and lifecycle processes, ensuring secure external sharing, proper disposal, compliance with business and legal requirements, and effective classification and oversight of data assets to enable risk-aware decision-making.
• Driving Process Improvement: Identifying opportunities for process improvement and automation, recommending controls and standards to enhance data quality and processing efficiency .
• Understanding Change Impacts: S upporting and performing data impact assessments to ensure that negative impact from change on our data assets are minimised, through clarity and engagement with key functional parti ci pants .
• Administering Data Support: Managing data-related workflows to support data management activities, ensuring tasks and issues are registered and managed accurately and effectively.

What are we looking for in you?

• Industry Experience: Experience in the financial services or insurance industr ies is desirable.
• Data Management: Familiarity with data management frameworks (DMBOK, DCAM as examples) and tools (Microsoft stack, Experian as examples) is desirable.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Proven and demonstrable experience dealing with both business and technical stakeholders.
• Business and Systems Analysis: Experience in Business Analysis or Systems Analysis is highly regarded.
• Attention to Detail: Strong data entry, processing skills, and meticulous attention to detail.
• Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written communication skills at all levels.
• Problem Solving Skills : demonstratable success with solving business problems
• Organisational Abilities: Ability to organise, multitask, and manage varied priorities and follow-ups, with availability for operational hours and reasonable overtime.

What can we offer you?

• Innovative Technology Environment: Work with cutting-edge technologies and be part of a team driving digital transformation across RACWA.
• Growth Mindset Culture & focus on Car e er Development : Join a team that values personal development and enables continuous learning opportunities, certifications, and career progression within a supportive and growth-focused environment.
• Work-Life Balance: Benefit from flexible and hybrid working arrangements, including temporary remote work options and a focus on work-life balance.
• Impactful Projects: Contribute to high-impact projects or products that directly enhance RACWA's services to its members and the community.
• Diverse and Inclusive Workplace: Be part of an organi s ation that embraces diversity and inclusion, ensuring a welcoming environment for all employees.
• Employee Wellbeing: Take advantage of a strong focus on employee wellbeing, including mental health support, wellness programs, and fitness incentives.
• Community and Social Responsibility: Engage in meaningful community and social responsibility initiatives that align with RACWA's values and mission.

About RAC

RAC WA is a member-focused organi s ation dedicated to serving the Western Australian community.

Our mission is to create a safer, more sustainable, and connected future for all Western Australians .

RAC values inclusivity, diversity, and flexibility in the workplace.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome everyone.

For assistance during the application process, contact [e-mail].