Technical Data Steward

City Facilities Management Ltd.; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model (WFH 2 days aweek

Free onsite parking

Job summary

City FM Australia is seeking a hands-on Data Governance specialist to elevate data assets across governance, stewardship and quality initiatives. You will collaborate with data engineers, analysts and stakeholders to embed best-in-class data practices and enable data-driven decisions.

The role balances governance execution with enabling BI workflows and data products. Hybrid role based in Melbourne with a permanent, full-time commitment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a data steward, data analyst, BI or related data role.
• Demonstrated experience in Data Governance and Stewardship with data ownership, quality and accountability.
• Exposure to metadata management, data lineage and data catalog concepts in an enterprise environment.
• Hands-on experience using data governance tools.
• Proven experience partnering with business stakeholders to define data definitions and data standards.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills for engagement with business SMEs.

Responsibilities

• Execute data governance processes within assigned data domains.
• Partner with data stewards to maintain metadata, lineage and data quality.
• Track recurring issues and elevate risks to Data Governance Lead.
• Support BI and reporting teams with trusted, governed datasets.
• Facilitate alignment between business data needs and technical data implementations (Data Products vs Data Assets in Purview).
• Participate in data solution design and impact assessments.
• Support governance controls for data access and classification across BI systems.

Skills

Data governance

Data stewardship

Data quality

Stakeholder management

Agile (Scrum/Kanban)

Data privacy & security

Education

Bachelor's degree in information management

Master’s degree in Data Management

CDMP

DGCP

Tools

Microsoft Purview

Power BI

Collibra

Informatica Axon

Alation

Job description

City FM Australia (City) provides world-leading facilities management and engineering solutions that ensure safe,successful,and sustainable outcomes for our partners, on time and on budget.Underpinning our core services and unique offering sits our technology platforms and initiatives, delivered through in-houseApplication,Programming, Testing, Development and Business Intelligence teams.

Ifyou’repassionate about turning data into impact—and want to make your mark in a fast-evolving environment—this is your opportunity.

In thisnewpermanentfull timehands-on role, youwon’tjust manage data—you’llelevate it.You’llshape how critical data is governed, trusted, and used across the business, working alongside data engineers, analysts, and key stakeholders to embed best-in-class data practices.

From driving data quality and setting standards to managing metadata and unlocking insights,you’llbe at the forefront of enabling smarter, data-driven decisions.You’llalso play a key role in fostering a culture where data is treated as a strategic asset.

Key Responsibilities:

• Data Stewardship & GovernanceExecution-Execute data governance processes within assigned data domains
• Metadata Management and Documentation- Partner with Business Data Stewards tomaintainconsistent business metadata, technical metadata, and lineage across governed datasets
• Data Quality Management-Track recurring issues and elevate risks to the Data Governance Lead
• Reporting & Analytics Enablement-Support BI and reporting teams with trusted, governed datasets
• Business Steward Engagement & Alignment-Facilitate alignment betweenbusiness‑owneddata and technical data implementation (Data Products vs Data Assets in Purview)
• Change and Impact Management-Participate in data solution design and impact assessments
• Data Security and Privacy Support-Support implementing governance controls for data access and classification across various BI systems, like Microsoft Fabric, Power BI Workspaces, including raw level security, as well as legacy DW in SQL Server.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Education-Engage with business and technical stakeholders to relevant data governance activities.

Experience & Expertise:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Data Steward, Data Analyst, BI, or related data role.
• Demonstrated experience in Data Governance and Stewardship, with a well-rounded understanding of data ownership, quality, governance, and accountability—not limited to reporting and analytics.
• Exposure to metadata management, data lineage, and data catalogue concepts within an enterprise environment.
• Hands-on experience using data governance tools.
• Proven experience partnering with business stakeholders to define data definitions, business rules, and data standards.
• Strong communicationand stakeholder management skills, with the ability to effectively engage and collaborate with business SMEs.
• Experience with Microsoft Purview or other data governance tools (e.g., Collibra, Informatica Axon, Alation).
• Understanding of application development and software development life cycle concepts.
• Experience with Microsoft Purview or similar data catalogue / governance tools
• Understanding of Microsoft Fabric and Power BI, including governedself‑serviceanalytics
• Experience working in Agile teams with knowledge of Scrum or Kanban
• Understanding of data privacy, security, and regulatory requirements (e.g. APRA, GDPR fundamentals)

To be considered for this role you will have / be:

• Bachelor's degree in information management, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field isrequired.
• AMaster’s degree in Data Management, Business Administration, or related disciplines is preferred
• Certifications such as CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional) or DGCP (Data Governance and Compliance Professional) are highly valued.

What’s on offer:

• Exciting opportunity to grow & work withinfun and supporting ITteam
• Full timepermanent role within growing FM organisation
• Hybrid working model (WFH2days a week)
• Freeonsiteparking when in office

City is an Equal Opportunity Employer who supports and encourages the diverse needs of each individual Team Member.