Data Steward

NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 103,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model with office/road/at‑

Val IQ valuation platform

Job summary

NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure seeks a Data Steward for Value NSW to ensure property data is accurate and well-managed across the organisation. You will join the Property Analytics function to strengthen data governance, maintain key records and improve data quality and compliance.

You will collaborate with diverse stakeholders, support data mapping, and contribute to a data-driven culture while balancing priorities and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Apply data governance principles and data management practices in a practical and organised way.
• Maintain accurate records, documentation and data registers with strong attention to detail.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders across a range of business areas to support data quality and governance outcomes.
• Analyse information, identify issues and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage competing priorities while delivering high-quality work and meeting deadlines.
• Knowledge, skills or experience in data governance, including maintaining key data assets.
• Experience profiling data and supporting data mapping or data catalogue activities.
• Knowledge of whole-of-government data policies.
• Experience using SQL or similar database management tools.

Responsibilities

• Apply data governance principles and data management practices in a practical and organised way.
• Maintain accurate records, documentation and data registers with strong attention to detail.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders across a range of business areas to support data quality and governance outcomes.
• Analyse information, identify issues and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage competing priorities while delivering high-quality work and meeting deadlines.
• Knowledge, skills or experience in data governance, including maintaining key data assets.
• Experience profiling data and supporting data mapping or data catalogue activities.
• Knowledge of whole-of-government data policies.
• Experience using SQL or similar database management tools.

Skills

Data governance

Data management

Stakeholder collaboration

Attention to detail

Continuous improvement

Data governance knowledge

Data profiling

Data policies

SQL

Tools

SQL

Job description

Help build trusted property data that drives better decisions across Value NSW

• Support data governance and stewardship practices that improve the quality, security and reliability of property data
• Ongoing full-time opportunity
• Location negotiable across NSW with flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $102,936.00 - $113,579.00 plus super

Perks of working for VNSW:

• It’s great: We work hard, but we play hard too... and enjoy a laugh
• It’s digital: You’ll have access to modern devices and tools - with a modernised valuation platform known as Val IQ
• It’s rewarding: With huge operational and strategic delivery pieces that underpin core government functions and services, there’ll never be a dull day
• It’s flexible: We’re hybrid and split between the office, on the road and home. You’ll have access to generous leave options

In this role You'll help ensure Value NSW's property data is accurate, well-managed and fit for purpose. Working within the newly established Property Analytics function, you'll support data governance activities, maintain key data records and documentation, and help strengthen data quality, transparency and compliance across the organisation.

This is an opportunity to contribute to the foundations of a data-driven culture while working with a range of stakeholders to improve the way data is managed, understood and used across Value NSW.

For more information read the full role description Data Steward

We're looking for someone who can:

• Apply data governance principles and data management practices in a practical and organised way.
• Maintain accurate records, documentation and data registers with strong attention to detail.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders across a range of business areas to support data quality and governance outcomes.
• Analyse information, identify issues and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage competing priorities while delivering high-quality work and meeting deadlines.
• Knowledge, skills or experience in data governance, including maintaining key data assets.
• Experience profiling data and supporting data mapping or data catalogue activities.
• Knowledge of whole-of-government data policies.
• Experience using SQL or similar database management tools.

About us

Value NSW (VNSW), part of the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure delivers the valuation system for rating and taxing as well as compulsory acquisition compensation purposes via delegation of the Valuer General of NSW. This includes but is not limited to:

Making more than 2.7 million residential, rural, commercial and industrial valuations annually, with a total value of approximately $3 trillion as well as managing compulsory acquisition determinations in situations where government cannot reach agreement, totalling over $1 billion per annum

Delivering customer services and experience for 2.7 million landholders per annum - receiving up to 50,000 calls and many more enquiries

Monitoring, assurance and governance pertaining to the quality of the valuations undertaken relevant to both the Valuation of Land Act 1916 and the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991.

In addition, VNSW provides other specialised valuation activities, services and determinations for other cluster or statewide government partners - including being responsible for the delivery of all valuations for government property transactions as defined by the Government Property Framework and Treasurer’s Directions as well as more than $84 billion in government asset valuations for financial accounting purposes.

We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments.

Applications close Sunday 20th September 2026 at 11:55pm.

For more information contact the hiring manager Sarah Purvis; Director Property Data and Analytics via email on [e-mail].

A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career Pathways team for a yarn.

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via [e-mail] or [phone] - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment. This role is subject to standard pre-employment checks, including a criminal record check.