Data Governance Specialist

Macquarie Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing leave

Service bonus leave

Parental leave

Volunteer leave

Gender affirmation leave

Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing benefits

Salary packaging options

Learning and development

Hybrid and flexible working

Home office equipment reimbursement

Job summary

Macquarie Group seeks a People & Culture Data Governance Specialist to embed governance and data management practices across the People and Culture function. You will partner with data owners, product teams and technology partners to implement governance standards, review controls and evidence, and ensure data products meet enterprise requirements across the data lifecycle.

You will enable responsible data use, strengthen data quality and controls and support emerging AI capabilities, while

Qualifications

• Experience in data governance, data management, data risk, data quality, data analysis or related discipline; apply governance practices in a practical business environment.
• Knowledge of data governance platforms such as Collibra, including data ownership, business glossaries, metadata management and data lineage concepts
• Understanding of end-to-end data flows and modern data environments (source systems, cloud platforms, data warehouses, reporting)
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills to collaborate across business and technology teams and drive improvements
• Attention to detail with a continuous improvement mindset; knowledge of SQL, cloud technologies, AI, automation or people data environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Embed data governance and data management practices across People and Culture.
• Support the implementation of governance standards, review controls and evidence.
• Ensure workforce data products meet enterprise requirements and provide oversight across the data lifecycle.
• Collaborate with data owners, product teams and technology partners to enable responsible data use.

Skills

Data governance

Data quality

Data risk

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Cloud technologies

AI awareness

Tools

Collibra

Job description

The People and Culture Workforce Insights team enables better decision-making through trusted workforce data, insights and governance. Working closely with teams across People and Culture, technology and data functions, we help ensure workforce data is well managed, appropriately controlled and used effectively to support business outcomes, innovation and emerging technologies.

We are a global financial services group operating in 30 markets with 57 years of unbroken profitability. At Macquarie, you’re empowered to shape a career that is fulfilling and creates value. You will bring your insights and expertise to the task at hand and feel supported as you make your own kind of impact for a better future.

What role will you play?

As a People & Culture Data Governance Specialist, you will help embed data governance and data management practices across People and Culture. Working closely with data owners, product teams and technology partners, you will support the implementation of governance standards, review controls and evidence, and help ensure workforce data products and critical data uses meet enterprise requirements. You will provide independent oversight and practical guidance across the data lifecycle, from source systems through to reporting and analytics. Your work will support the consistent application of governance frameworks, strengthen data quality and controls, and enable the responsible use of data and emerging artificial intelligence capabilities.

What You Offer

• Experience in data governance, data management, data risk, data quality, data analysis or a related discipline, with the ability to apply governance practices in a practical business environment
• Knowledge of data governance platforms such as Collibra, including data ownership, business glossaries, metadata management and data lineage concepts
• Understanding of end-to-end data flows and modern data environments, including source systems, cloud-based data platforms, data transformation processes, data warehouses and reporting solutions
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across business and technology teams, identify gaps, and provide constructive challenge while maintaining positive working relationships
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills and a continuous improvement mindset. Experience delivering guidance, training or awareness activities is advantageous, as is knowledge of SQL, cloud technologies, artificial intelligence, automation or people data environments.

What We Offer

Benefits

At Macquarie, you’re empowered to shape a career that’s rewarding in all the ways that matter most to you. Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on employment type, include:

• 1 wellbeing leave day per year
• Up to 5 additional service bonus leave days per year
• Up to 20 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary caregivers along with 12 days of transition leave upon return to work, and 6 weeks’ paid leave for non-primary caregivers
• 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching
• Up to 12 months’ gender affirmation leave, including 6 weeks’ paid leave
• Access to Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing benefits including skin and health checks, and flu vaccinations
• Access to a wide range of salary packaging options
• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role
• Reimbursement for work from home equipment

About Financial Management, People and Engagement

Financial Management, People and Engagement (FPE) provides a single interface for Macquarie’s businesses across key areas of people, strategy, communications and financial management. Comprising two pillars – Financial Management, and People and Engagement – it is responsible for managing the Group’s financial, tax and treasury activities and strategic priorities, fostering our culture through people and community engagement strategies, and engaging with stakeholders to protect and promote Macquarie’s reputation globally.

Inclusion at Macquarie

We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all, where different experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected. Macquarie provides access to opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, gender identity or any other characteristic or circumstance.

We provide reasonable adjustments to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and employment. If you require an adjustment, please let us know during the application process.