Data Governance Officer - Policy & Compliance

Australian Taxation Office

Sydney

On-site

AUD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Australian Taxation Office is seeking APS6 Data Governance Officers to support governance policy development, policy interpretation and assurance activities across data and analytics. The roles focus on compliant, ethical data use, data curation, and AI-enabled analytics, with responsibilities spanning policy, guidelines, and training materials.

The positions may be offered on an ongoing or non-ongoing basis in multiple Australian locations, reflecting the ATO's commitment to inclusive

Qualifications

Experience developing and applying governance policies and standards.
Knowledge of data governance principles and data management frameworks.
Ability to engage with diverse stakeholders to promote policy adoption.
Understanding of privacy, ethics, and legislative requirements in data use.
Ability to assess risks and provide practical mitigation guidance.

Responsibilities

Supporting the development and implementation of governance policies across data projects.
Assisting with guidelines, standards, processes and training materials for staff.
Helping maintain frameworks for governing data and analytics use.
Contributing to assurance programs to monitor policy compliance and remediation.
Interpreting policy applications to data use cases and advising stakeholders.
Collaborating with stakeholders to embed policies in processes and culture.