Data Steward Analyst (12-month Fixed Term)

About the role

A well-established manufacturer, part of a growing global group with over 1000 employees across Australia and New Zealand, is hiring a Data Steward Analyst for a 12-month fixed-term contract in Notting Hill, Melbourne. The data governance function was set up about 12 months ago; the framework is now in place and the focus has moved to standardisation, documentation and adoption, while data quality monitoring is still maturing and largely manual. Reporting to the Data Steward, the analyst supports data quality, security and governance practices with data owners, business users and system owners.

Key responsibilities

• Support the implementation and ongoing operation of the data governance framework
• Manage business glossary terms, data definitions and metadata within the data catalogue
• Assist data owners and stewards with governance processes and documentation
• Track and log data governance and data quality issues through to resolution
• Document data standards, procedures and governance artefacts
• Prepare materials for governance meetings and working groups
• Undertake data quality and accuracy checks, reporting and issue follow-up
• Support compliance, privacy and audit-related data requests
• Champion awareness and adoption of data governance practices and develop training documentation
• Collaborate across multiple projects concurrently

Required profile

• Minimum 2 years' experience in data governance, data management, business analysis, data quality or a related field
• Basic understanding of data structure and its rules; no technical expertise needed
• Strong appreciation of why good data matters for operations and strategy
• Highly organised, with a strong eye for consistency and thorough documentation
• Familiarity with data architecture, master data management, data quality and data governance
• Ability to influence stakeholders and solve complex problems
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills

Required skills

• Proficiency with Excel
• Collaboration tools such as Teams, SharePoint or Loop
• Experience with governance or catalogue tools such as Informatica is preferred but not essential

What we offer

• Phone allowance
• Laptop and company uniform provided
• Hybrid working: in the office Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, home on Tuesday and Friday
• Free secure onsite parking, with cafes and restaurants nearby
• Career development through internal pathways and learning and development support
• Staff discounts across a well-known product portfolio
• Paid parental leave and an Employee Assistance Program