Data Governance Specialist

ALDI Stores; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 118,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Hybrid work options

Parental leave including superannution

Free physiotherapy access

Employer of Choice recognition 2018-

Wellbeing program discounts

Job summary

ALDI Stores is seeking a Data Governance Specialist within the National Data Analytics (NDA) team based in Minchinbury. This full-time role focuses on establishing data controls, standards and processes to drive trusted data across the business.

You will work with data owners, quality metrics and metadata management to embed governance into data products, enabling informed decision-making and compliant data handling.

Qualifications

• Practical knowledge of DAMA-DMBOK disciplines, particularly Data Governance, Data Quality and Metadata Management.
• Demonstrated experience applying data governance, data quality and data management practices to business or technology problems.
• Strong SQL and analytical capability with experience investigating data on Databricks or comparable modern data platforms.
• Understanding of data ingestion, transformations, lineage, metadata and Unity Catalog or comparable catalog capabilities.
• Strong problem-solving and stakeholder management skills with the ability to independently convert ambiguous data issues into practical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Assess business initiatives and data products to identify data ownership, quality, metadata, lineage, privacy and other governance requirements.
• Investigate material data quality issues using Databricks and SQL, determine root causes and work with accountable teams to establish remediation.
• Define data quality rules, thresholds and monitoring requirements and determine where appropriate controls should operate across the data lifecycle.
• Assess new data acquisition and ingestion into Databricks for fitness for purpose and establish required governance, metadata and data quality requirements.
• Improve the usability and control of data through business definitions, metadata, lineage, ownership and Unity Catalog capabilities.
• Translate DAMA-DMBOK principles and NDO standards into practical requirements for Data Engineering, Data Architecture, Product Owners and business teams.
• Provide data governance input to DPIAs, business projects, international data management initiatives and emerging AI use cases.

Skills

DAMA-DMBOK

Data Governance

Data Quality

Metadata Management

SQL

Databricks

Tools

Databricks

Unity Catalog

Job description

With roots dating back to 1913, ALDI is proud to make a real difference to people across the world by offering top quality products for low prices. ALDI first entered the Australian grocery market in 2001 and has subsequently grown to have almost 600 stores and 8 distribution centres in 5 states.

If you’ve ever shopped at ALDI you know we are not your average supermarket. We’re also not your average employer. ALDI is a place where you’ll find good people, good purpose and good opportunities. So you can work with a great team, feel great for making a real difference for everyday Australians and have a rewarding career.

It’s that simple. ALDI Good Different.

Job Description

Grow your career with a global retailer as a Data Governance Specialist within ourNational Data Analytics (NDA) department of ALDI stores, based in Minchinbury.This is a permanent full-time position.

The National Data Analytics Office is responsible for driving data governance, quality, and integrity across the business by establishing effective data controls, standards, and processes. The team partners with business and technology stakeholders to identify and address data governance gaps, ensuring data is accurate, reliable, and fit for purpose. Through a combination of data management expertise, analytics capability, and modern data platforms, the team helps embed governance into data products and supports informed decision-making through trusted data and insights.

What does the role look like?

• Assess business initiatives and data products to identify data ownership, quality, metadata, lineage, privacy and other governance requirements.
• Investigate material data quality issues using Databricks and SQL, determine root causes and work with accountable teams to establish remediation.
• Define data quality rules, thresholds and monitoring requirements and determine where appropriate controls should operate across the data lifecycle.
• Assess new data acquisition and ingestion into Databricks for fitness for purpose and establish required governance, metadata and data quality requirements.
• Improve the usability and control of data through business definitions, metadata, lineage, ownership and Unity Catalog capabilities.
• Translate DAMA-DMBOK principles and NDO standards into practical requirements for Data Engineering, Data Architecture, Product Owners and business teams.
• Provide data governance input to DPIAs, business projects, international data management initiatives and emerging AI use cases.

And the best part? Every single day at ALDI, you'll know you're making a difference, supporting our mission to help everyday Australians live richer lives for less.

Qualifications

What are we looking for?

• Practical knowledge of DAMA-DMBOK disciplines, particularly Data Governance, Data Quality and Metadata Management.
• Demonstrated experience applying data governance, data quality and data management practices to business or technology problems.
• Strong SQL and analytical capability with experience investigating data on Databricks or comparable modern data platforms.
• Understanding of data ingestion, transformations, lineage, metadata and Unity Catalog or comparable catalog capabilities.
• Strong problem-solving and stakeholder management skills with the ability to independently convert ambiguous data issues into practical solutions.

Additional Information

• Enjoy 5 weeks annual leave for pursuing your passions outside of work.
• Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work options.
• Support during life’s most important moments including paid parental leave, including superannuation on parental leave.
• Complimentary access to free physiotherapy to treat non-work related aches, pains or niggles.
• Work with a company who has been recognised as an Employer of Choice every year since 2018 - 2024.
• Boost your wellbeing with the MyALDI wellbeing program with discounted access to Fitness Passport and health insurance.

Remuneration

• Transparent tiered salary range of $118,200 - $140,900 including Superannuation.

At ALDI, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and identities. To learn more, please visit www.aldicareers.com.au