Manager Data Governance Enablement & Ops

NSW Public Service Commission; Ryde; On-site; AUD 163,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for NSW is seeking a Manager Data Governance Enablement & Ops to lead the organisation's data governance enablement and operationalisation. You will work with business leaders, data owners and delivery teams to embed scalable governance practices, safeguarding critical data and supporting enterprise transformation.

You will champion data quality, stewardship and governance maturity while balancing daily priorities with long-term data improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience implementing data governance, data stewardship or data management frameworks in a large organisation.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise data governance tools such as Collibra or similar platforms.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills to influence outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead enablement and operationalisation of data governance across the organisation.
• Collaborate with business leaders, data owners and delivery teams to embed governance practices.
• Drive enterprise-wide transformation and ensure trusted data across Transport.
• Balance operational priorities with long-term governance and data improvement goals.

Skills

Data governance

Data stewardship

Data management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Change management

Organisational change

Tools

Collibra

Job description

Manager Data Governance Enablement & Ops

Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW

Job category: Information & Communication Technology

Job location: Macquarie Park, NSW, AU, 2113

Job reference number: 111216

Employment type: Permanent Full-Time

Salary range: $163145.0-$182721.0

You can influence outcomes and meet diverse challenges.

You bring structure, mitigation and education to our organisation. Our records and datasets are vast and varied. This is your opportunity to safeguard critical infrastructure, order and protect sensitive data, and defend against emerging cyber threats. You'll be part of an expert team who protect against thousands of threats every day.

In this role, you'll:

The success of AI depends on strong foundations in data governance, stewardship and accountability. As part of Transport's Chief Data Office, you will lead the enablement and operationalisation of data governance across the organisation, working directly with business leaders, data owners and delivery teams to embed practical, scalable and value-driven governance practices. This is a unique opportunity to influence enterprise-wide transformation and help shape the future of trusted data across Transport.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack .

• You have demonstrated experience implementing data governance, data stewardship or data management frameworks within a large and complex organisation.
• You have hands-on experience with enterprise data governance tools such as Collibra or similar platforms.
• You possess strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence outcomes and build trusted relationships at all levels.
• You have experience partnering with business and technical teams to improve data quality, governance maturity and compliance outcomes.
• You have proven leadership experience, including building team capability, coaching staff and delivering strategic objectives.
• You can drive organisational change and successfully balance operational priorities with long-term governance and data improvement initiatives.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers .

For more information about this role, please contact [e-mail].

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

Transport acknowledges the Aboriginal people of the country on which we work, their traditions, culture and a shared history and identity. We also pay our respects to Elders past and present and recognise the continued connection to country.