Data Governance Specialist

About the role

A premier Australian financial services institution is looking for a Data Governance Specialist on a temporary basis, reporting to the senior data governance leader. You will design and implement controls across business units and existing processes, working with senior business stakeholders, architecture and transformation teams to turn governance expectations into clear accountabilities, practical processes and controls adopted across the organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Design and document data governance controls, accountabilities and evidence requirements.
• Partner with business, architecture and transformation teams to embed controls in existing processes and new initiatives.
• Facilitate workshops to assess current practices, agree requirements and drive implementation.
• Configure and maintain control artefacts within the GRC system.
• Work with control owners to progress implementation, resolve barriers and monitor adoption.
• Develop practical guidance that strengthens understanding and accountability across the business.

Required profile

• Experience in data, business analysis, governance, risk and controls, process improvement or transformation.
• A record of turning requirements into controls, processes or operating practices that are implemented and adopted.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, including with senior business and technical teams.
• Ability to facilitate workshops, map processes, clarify ownership and drive actions to completion.
• Sound understanding of how data is managed, shared and used across an organisation.
• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent professional experience.

Required skills

• Experience with privacy, technology risk, compliance frameworks or GRC systems is valued.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

What we offer

• Hybrid, flexible working arrangements balancing work from home with modern CBD office facilities.
• Direct exposure to enterprise data governance and high-profile data strategies.
• A values-led culture where your work has visibility and the scope to make a lasting impact.