Senior Data Product & Governance Analyst

A098 AGL Energy Limited; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

WORK180 Endorsed Employer for AllWomen

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

AGL Energy Limited is seeking a Senior Data Product & Governance Analyst based in Melbourne to own the data product, governance and operating model. You will connect data owners, stewards and tech teams to resolve ambiguity and shape data products around real business needs.

The role focuses on ownership, testing, adoption analysis and governance across data products, with opportunities to partner with data engineering and technology teams in a flexible on-site/hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in data science, information systems, engineering or a related field.
• SQL literacy and experience with Databricks are desirable.
• Experience across data governance, data product management, data stewardship, business analysis or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve the data product and governance operating model, establishing clear ownership, stewardship and decision pathways.
• Coordinate data owner and steward reviews, sign-off and user acceptance testing.
• Lead the triage of data quality issues, bringing stakeholders together to clarify impacts, priorities and accountability.
• Ensure changes and upstream data issues are clearly communicated, including impacts, workarounds and resolution progress.
• Analyse how data products are being used to understand adoption, dependencies and changing business needs.
• Conduct user research to uncover friction, duplication, control gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Translate business needs into clear requirements and priorities for data owners and developers.
• Help shape Databricks data products that balance usability, reuse, scalability, governance, quality and lifecycle ownership.

Skills

SQL literacy

Databricks

Data governance

Data product management

Data stewardship

Business analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in data science / information systems / engineering

Tools

Databricks

Job description

Senior Data Product & Governance Analyst

We've been proudly Aussie since 1837, always finding new ways to innovate in energy and essential services. Now, we're moving towards a sustainable future through electrification and investing in renewable energy-and we’d like you to join us. Whether you're on-site, in the office, or somewhere in between, you'll find opportunities to grow your career here. You'll work with a team that's passionate about powering Australian lives, in a culture that values inclusivity, respect, and learning. Help us create a cleaner energy future, and we’ll back you every step of the way as you build your career.

Join the change. Electrify your future.

About the role

AGL’s Portfolio Valuation team have a newly created opportunity for a Senior Data Product & Governance Analyst.

This role will own and lead the data product, governance and operating model to ensure analytical models have clear ownership, robust testing and effective management.

Based in Melbourne, this is an opportunity to move beyond traditional data governance and take genuine ownership of how data products operate across the business. You’ll help connect users, data owners, stewards and technical teams, resolving ambiguity and shaping data products around real business needs.

What you’ll be doing:

• Own and evolve the data product and governance operating model, establishing clear ownership, stewardship and decision pathways.
• Coordinate data owner and steward reviews, sign-off and user acceptance testing.
• Lead the triage of data quality issues, bringing stakeholders together to clarify impacts, priorities and accountability.
• Ensure changes and upstream data issues are clearly communicated, including impacts, workarounds and resolution progress.
• Analyse how data products are being used to understand adoption, dependencies and changing business needs.
• Conduct user research to uncover friction, duplication, control gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Translate business needs into clear requirements and priorities for data owners and developers.
• Help shape Databricks data products that balance usability, reuse, scalability, governance, quality and lifecycle ownership.

What you’ll bring:

• A tertiary qualification in data science, information systems, engineering or a related field.
• SQL literacy and experience with Databricks are desirable.
• Experience across data governance, data product management, data stewardship, business analysis or related discipline, ideally within energy, trading or financial services.
• Knowledge of data ownership, stewardship, data quality, metadata and lineage, user acceptance testing, change control and release readiness.
• Stakeholder management, facilitation and communication skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and competing priorities.
• Experience partnering with data engineering and technology teams.

Inclusion at AGL

At AGL, we value diversity and welcome applicants from various backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disabilities, culturally diverse individuals, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. AGL is dedicated to maintaining a diverse workforce and encourages applicants to share their lived experiences.

We offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and respect the privacy of those who choose not to disclose. To learn more visit: www.agl.com.au/careers

AGL is proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women.

At AGL, we use some AI-enabled tools to support recruitment administration. All hiring decisions are made by hiring leaders and Talent Solutions professionals, with human oversight throughout.

Our pre-employment screening process includes a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and a medical assessment if necessary.

The information provided as part of your application to AGL will be managed in accordance with the AGL Privacy Policy.

AGL does not accept agency submissions unless approval has been granted by a member of the Talent Solutions team. Candidates submitted by an agency without approval will not be considered by AGL.