Manager Data Governance

Description:

Swinburne is embarking on an exciting journey, working towards our new vision of bringing people and technology together to build a better world. We are seeking an outstanding professional to take on the role of Manager, Data Governance to develop and implement key data governance policies and processes across the University.

Reporting to the Director Business Intelligence & Data, you will work closely with varied key stakeholders to customers and will be a trusted and authoritative business partner on all data governance aspects. In this role, you will also be responsible for:
 

• Leading and managing all organisation-wide data governance activities and will have responsibility for improving the quality and managing the protection of data and information assets.
• Establishing and ensuring adherence to an enterprise data governance framework for data policies, standards and practices, both at the department and functional areas level, to achieve the required level of consistency, quality and protection to meet overall business needs.
• Being the first point of escalation for governance, data quality and protection issues and will work closely with business and functional area leadership to improve the quality and value of core data assets, respond to regulatory protection requirements as well as support the strategic requirements of the department.

About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne is a young university with a long history. As a dual-sector university of technology, born of a technical college, we are proud of Swinburne’s technology DNA, and of our national and global standing. Our contribution to Technology, Entrepreneurship, Innovation and the STEM disciplines, and our track record of meaningful industry and community engagement, are natural manifestations of the legacy initiated by the vision of our founders George and Ethel Swinburne in 1902. We offer postgraduate, undergraduate, vocational education and online education to provide students with a variety of work-relevant pathways.

About you
To be successful in this role, you will also need to demonstrate the following:

• Proven ability to manage complex analytic and data governance projects/programs
• Knowledge of data governance practices, business and technology issues related to management of enterprise information assets and approaches related to data protection
• Knowledge of data related government regulatory requirements and emerging trends and issues
• Demonstrated skills, with change management concepts and strategies, including communication and culture change

A full list of selection criteria is available within the position description.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• Participate in regular staff and management development programs
• Private health insurance discounts

To find out more about the extensive range of benefits offered to Swinburne employees please visit Employee Benefits and refer to ‘Benefits’ section.

How to apply and further information
To view the position description or to start an application please click on 'apply' or ‘begin’ and submit a resume, cover letter and a response to the Key Selection Criteria, as listed in the position description.