Data Governance Analyst

Salary: AUD 900 - 944 per day, Build Capability

About the Role

Our client, a leading Australian university, is building out their institutional data governance program. They're seeking an experienced Data Governance Analyst to join their Advanced Analytics Planning & Enterprise Data team.

You'll be responsible for implementing and embedding data governance practices across priority domains, working within a small, focused governance team. This is a high-impact role that combines process design, stakeholder management and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Support development and maintenance of data governance standards, processes and procedures.
• Run working groups and stewardship meetings with data owners, stewards and technical teams.
• Identify, document and help close data governance gaps (e.g., critical data elements without stewards, missing classifications).
• Support onboarding of data stewards and new data products.
• Maintain governance documentation, records and artefacts in Collibra or equivalent tools.
• Develop guidance materials, training content and communications to build data stewardship capability.
• Report on governance progress, risks and issues to the Data Governance Lead.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of governance processes and tools

About You

Essential

• Minimum 4 years' experience in data governance, data management or related field in a large, complex organisation.
• Working knowledge of data governance concepts (classification, metadata, stewardship, data quality).
• Strong stakeholder communication skills; ability to explain governance concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Excellent attention to detail - comfort with documentation-heavy work.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a small team

Desirable

• Experience within the university or higher education sector.
• Hands-on experience with Collibra or equivalent data governance tools.
• Understanding of NSW privacy and records legislation or broader data protection principles.
• Tertiary qualification in information management, business, IT or related field

The Details

• Rate: $900 - $944/day + superannuation
• Work arrangement: 2 days in office (Sydney) / 3 days remote
• Contract: To 18th December 2026 with likely extensions
• Start date: ASAP

Ready to apply?

If you're interested or know someone who'd be great for this role, reach out to Lee Bartlett at lee@bluefinresources.com.au

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