Senior Data Governance & Analytics Leader

Department of Education & Training, Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Education & Training, Victoria seeks a Senior Manager to lead data governance, analytics, and MDM, driving data-informed decision making across the department. You will provide senior strategic guidance and coordinate initiatives with stakeholders, aiming to enhance service delivery and outcomes for students.

You will oversee the Information Management Branch, shaping demand, prioritising data and reporting needs, and delivering complex projects across governance and emerging

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in data governance and analytics in complex contexts.
• Experience providing senior strategic, technical, or policy advice.
• Strong leadership and delivery skills for governance initiatives.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement across diverse business and policy areas.
• Proven ability to prepare high-quality briefs, papers and reports.
• Experience with data governance, analytics, reporting and MDM.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior strategic, technical and policy advice on data governance and analytics.
• Lead business engagement and demand shaping for data, analytics and MDM.
• Plan, coordinate and deliver projects across governance, analytics and AI.
• Advise on emerging technologies and ensure alignment with priorities.

Skills

Data governance

Data analytics

Emerging tech (AI)

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Written briefs

Education

Relevant qualifications or demonstrated experience in data governance

Job description

The Department of Education & Training, Victoria seeks a Senior Manager to lead data governance, analytics, and MDM, driving data-informed decision making across the department. You will provide senior strategic guidance and coordinate initiatives with stakeholders, aiming to enhance service delivery and outcomes for students.

You will oversee the Information Management Branch, shaping demand, prioritising data and reporting needs, and delivering complex projects across governance and emerging