Senior Data Governance Analyst - APS6

Canberra Consulting; Canberra; Híbrido; AUD 110.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Canberra Consulting is seeking an experienced Senior Data Governance Analyst to support a Federal Government agency’s Data Foundations for AI project in Canberra. You will improve governance, quality and visibility of enterprise data assets to support analytics, automation and AI-enabled decision‑making.

You will work across business and technical teams, implement data quality rules, metadata management and data lineage, and use SQL and Python to interrogate data from multiple sources,

Formación

• Experience delivering data governance programs across enterprise data estates.
• Proven ability to translate business needs into governance requirements.
• Familiarity with metadata standards, data quality rules and data lineage.

Responsabilidades

• Analyse data assets and governance opportunities across the enterprise.
• Engage stakeholders to translate needs into governance or platform requirements.
• Develop and communicate data quality rules and business rules.
• Support rollout of metadata management, data lineage and workflow capabilities.
• Use SQL or Python to query and integrate data from multiple sources.
• Assess platform capabilities and recommend governance improvements.
• Contribute to planning, documentation and testing for governance projects.
• Prepare reports and artefacts for senior stakeholders.
• Support user guidance and adoption of new data capabilities.

Conocimientos

Data governance

Data quality

Data lineage

SQL

Python

Stakeholder engagement

Metadata management

Security and privacy

Herramientas

Collibra

Informatica

IBM Knowledge Catalogue

Descripción del empleo

Senior Data Governance Analyst - APS6

Help strengthen enterprise data governance and build the foundations for AI-enabled decision-making

About the opportunity

Canberra Consulting is seeking an experienced Senior Data Governance Analyst to support a major Federal Government agency’s Data Foundations for AI project. This role will help improve the governance, quality and visibility of enterprise data assets, supporting their appropriate use in analytics, automation and AI-enabled decision-making. Working across business and technical teams, you will analyse data assets, translate business needs into practical requirements, establish data quality rules and support the rollout of enterprise data governance capabilities. These include metadata management, data lineage, data quality and workflow management. This is a hands‑on opportunity suited to someone who combines strong analytical skills with practical experience in data governance platforms and stakeholder engagement.

What you will do

• Analyse data assets and operational systems to identify data quality, metadata and governance improvement opportunities.
• Engage stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into data governance and platform requirements.
• Develop, implement and communicate data quality rules, business rules and relevant security specifications.
• Support the rollout and ongoing improvement of metadata management, data lineage, data quality and workflow capabilities.
• Use SQL, Python or similar tools to query, assess and integrate data from multiple sources.
• Assess platform capabilities and limitations, recommending improvements aligned with governance frameworks and business needs.
• Contribute to project planning, requirements documentation, testing, implementation and continuous improvement.
• Prepare reports, briefings, requirements artefacts and business process documentation for senior stakeholders.
• Support user guidance, training and adoption of new data capabilities.
• Manage competing priorities and, where required, guide staff and coordinate activities.

What you will bring

We are seeking candidates with demonstrated experience in:

• Data governance and management, including metadata, data quality, data lineage and data stewardship.
• Enterprise data governance platforms, such as Collibra, Informatica, IBM Knowledge Catalogue or similar.
• SQL, Python or comparable querying tools to interrogate and analyse data across enterprise platforms.
• Gathering business requirements and translating them into practical governance or platform solutions.
• Assessing data quality, integrity and fitness for purpose, including implementing appropriate quality controls.
• Data access, classification, collection, editing, integration and reuse, with an understanding of security, privacy and ethical considerations.
• Supporting project delivery through planning, documentation, testing and implementation.
• Building productive relationships with business and technical stakeholders.
• Preparing clear, evidence-based recommendations and communicating complex information to different audiences.
• Using Microsoft Excel for analysis, reporting, tracking and documentation.

Knowledge of data governance frameworks, metadata standards, data lifecycle management and relevant legislation or policy settings will be highly regarded. Experience supporting change management, training or platform adoption would also be valuable.

Contract and location

• Anticipated commencement: 1 December 2026
• Initial term: Up to 12 months
• Extensions: Extension options up to a maximum of 24 months
• Locations: Canberra, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide, Hobart, Cairns or Robina
• Working arrangements: Onsite for the first six weeks unless otherwise negotiated. Hybrid arrangements may then be considered, subject to business requirements.
• Candidates must reside within reasonable travelling distance of their nominated office and be available to attend onsite when required.

Eligibility and security clearance

Applicants must be Australian citizens and have a Baseline security clearance.

Please clearly state your citizenship and current security clearance status in your CV.