Data Governance Specialist X2

Job Description

Contract to 6-month contract with possible extension | Brisbane & Work from Home Join a large Mining firm as a Data Governance Specialist x2, support the development and management of data governance frameworks. Collaborate with data stewards, owners, and business units to ensure secure and compliant data management. Key responsibilities include: Data Governance Implementation: Assist in the implementation of data governance frameworks, policies, and procedures across the organization. Ensure that data governance practices are aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements. Support the enforcement of data governance policies and assist in resolving data governance issues. Data Quality Management: Monitor and maintain data quality standards to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of data. Perform data profiling, cleansing, and validation activities to identify and correct data quality issues. Collaborate with data stewards and data owners to develop and implement data quality improvement initiatives. Data Cataloging and Metadata Management: Assist in the development and maintenance of a data catalog, including metadata management and data lineage tracking. Ensure that data assets are properly documented and accessible to authorized users within the organization. Work with IT and business teams to capture and maintain metadata for critical data elements. Data Stewardship and Collaboration: Work closely with data stewards and data owners to ensure that data governance practices are consistently applied. Provide guidance and support to business units on data governance policies and best practices. Facilitate communication between data governance teams and other stakeholders to ensure alignment and collaboration. Compliance and Risk Management: Support compliance with data privacy regulations and data security standards (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA). Assist in identifying and mitigating data-related risks, including data breaches and non-compliance with regulations. Participate in audits and assessments to ensure ongoing compliance with data governance policies. Training and Education: Assist in developing and delivering training programs to educate employees on data governance policies and practices. Promote a culture of data governance and data literacy within the organization. Provide ongoing support and resources to help employees understand their roles and responsibilities in data governance. Reporting and Documentation: Prepare reports on data governance activities, including data quality metrics, compliance status, and risk assessments. Maintain documentation of data governance processes, policies, and procedures. Assist in the development of dashboards and other tools to track and report on data governance metrics. About you: Bachelor’s degree in information management, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field. Experience in data governance, data management, or data quality management. Knowledge of data privacy regulations and data security standards. Familiarity with data governance tools and technologies (e.g., Collibra, Informatica, Alation). Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Experience in data profiling, cleansing, and validation is a plus. Queensland-based candidates only. #J-18808-Ljbffr