Data Governance Specialist

West Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

West Recruitment is partnering with an established organisation in Sydney's Western Suburbs to appoint a Data Governance Specialist/Analyst on a 6-12 month contract.

You will work across data governance, quality, metadata, lineage, data ownership, using SQL, Databricks, Unity Catalog, and aligning with DAMA-DMBOK. You will collaborate with Data Engineering and business teams to improve data quality and governance across enterprise platforms.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Data Governance, Data Quality or Data Management.
• Strong SQL skills and data analysis capabilities.
• Hands-on experience with Databricks and Unity Catalog.
• Knowledge of metadata management, data lineage and data cataloguing.
• Familiarity with DAMA-DMBOK principles.

Responsibilities

• Improve data governance practices across business systems and data platform.
• Investigate data quality issues and identify root causes.
• Collaborate with Data Engineering and Data Architecture teams.
• Define data ownership, metadata management and data lineage.
• Contribute to enterprise governance frameworks and privacy/AI governance initiatives.

Skills

Data Governance

Data Quality

Stakeholder Engagement

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Analytics

Tools

Databricks

Unity Catalog

DAMA-DMBOK

Job description

West Recruitment - Sydney Western Suburbs NSW

Data Governance Specialist / Analyst

Contract Role

6-12 months initial contract

Western Sydney Location

*Please only apply if you are a permanent Australian Resident or citizen. We cannot accept applications from temporary visa holders. Please only apply if you are based in Sydney full-time.*

About your new employer

West Technology is partnering with an established organisation that is investing in its enterprise data capabilities, with a strong focus on improving data quality, governance and the way information is managed across the business.

With a growing emphasis on modern data platforms, analytics and enterprise-wide data management, the organisation is looking to strengthen its Data Governance function through the appointment of experienced Data Stewards. These positions will work closely with Data Engineering, Data Architecture and business stakeholders to improve the quality, consistency and accessibility of data across the organisation.

About your new role

Working as part of an established data function, you will play an important role in improving data governance practices and ensuring information is accurate, reliable and appropriately managed across business systems and the enterprise data platform.

You will work closely with technical and business teams to investigate complex data quality issues, identify root causes and develop practical solutions. This will involve using SQL and Databricks to analyse datasets, assess data ingestion and transformation processes, and establish appropriate data quality controls.

A key part of the position will involve improving how data is defined, documented and managed. You will contribute to data ownership frameworks, business definitions, metadata management and data lineage, leveraging Databricks and Unity Catalog to improve data visibility and governance.

You will also support business and technology initiatives by identifying governance requirements, assessing data risks and ensuring appropriate controls are incorporated into data pipelines and data products.

Working with stakeholders across Data Engineering, Architecture and the wider business, you will apply DAMA-DMBOK principles to help establish consistent data management practices and support ongoing improvements in data quality and governance.

About you

You will bring a strong background in Data Governance, Data Quality or Data Management, ideally gained within a complex enterprise environment. You will be comfortable working across both business and technical teams, with the ability to investigate data problems and translate findings into practical solutions.

You will have strong analytical capabilities and be confident working with modern data platforms, rather than coming from a purely policy or compliance-focused governance background.

To be successful, you will demonstrate

• Proven experience in Data Governance, Data Quality, Data Stewardship or a related data management role.
• Strong SQL skills, including experience investigating data quality issues and analysing complex datasets.
• Experience with Databricks or a comparable modern data platform.
• Understanding of data ingestion, transformation, data architecture and data pipelines.
• Practical knowledge of metadata management, data lineage, data ownership and data cataloguing.
• Experience with Unity Catalog or comparable governance tools.
• Knowledge of DAMA-DMBOK principles and their practical application.
• Ability to define data quality rules, controls and monitoring requirements.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with experience working alongside Data Engineers, Data Architects and business teams.
• Experience contributing to enterprise-wide governance frameworks, data privacy initiatives or AI governance would be highly regarded.

What's in it for you?

This is an opportunity to join an organisation investing in its data management capabilities and play a meaningful role in improving enterprise data quality and governance.

You will work with modern data technologies, collaborate with experienced technical professionals and contribute to initiatives that improve how data is managed and used across the business.