- Full-time Fixed-term Position (March 2024) With Potential for Extension
- Higher Education Worker Level 7 Based at Callaghan
- Work with Cutting Edge Technology
- Dynamic, Collaborative and Agile Team Environment
- Pivot Your Career into a Fast-Growing Industry
We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Data Governance Specialist to join our team. The successful applicant will be responsible for the effective and sustained data governance and data management of the University, improving and expanding the current data governance framework in line with the needs of the business and existing road maps. This includes:
- Maintaining and improving existing frameworks
- Classifying new data and maintaining existing classification of the University’s data governance solution
- Monitoring and reporting of the effectiveness of data governance and management practices
- Identifying and triaging any issues in data and implementing controls to mitigate
- Improving accuracy, completeness and consistency of the University’s data
- Maintain documentation to appropriate standards
- Build and maintain trusted and collaborative stakeholder relationships providing advice and support
- Engage with technical teams to maintain knowledge of the University’s information architecture and technologies
You will inspire us with a combination of a strong technical ability and interpersonal skills.
About our University
The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision are our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability.
We provide opportunities for all people regardless of their background and experience, and this philosophy is reflected across all that we do.
The University of Newcastle is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
About the Unit
This role sits within the Strategic Planning and Performance unit and is heavily involved in cross-unit collaborations and/or projects with our partners in Digital Technology Services (DTS) and other business units.
This Fixed Term position is full time until March 2024 with the potential for extension and will be located at the Callaghan Campus (Awabakal and Worimi land).
What we offer
The remuneration for this position is from $91,259 - $102,667 FTE +17% superannuation and is commensurate with skills and experience.
For information on our employee benefits (such as flexible working, discounts in private health insurance and gym memberships and salary packaging) please visit here.
Your next steps
Please visit here for a guide on how to apply for a role.
If viewing this on a job board other than the University's please click ‘Apply’ to reach the University's website, where a copy of the Position Description can be accessed. Please download a copy before commencing your application.
Your application must include:
- Your resume
- A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity
- A statement addressing the Essential Criteria listed below
- A relevant degree with at least 4 years’ subsequent relevant experience; or extensive experience and management expertise; or equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
- Demonstrated skills and experience in data management, data governance, data privacy and security, data quality and/or the delivery of data related projects.
- Excellent organisational skills and business acumen with a proven ability to understand complicated business concepts and align these with a technical framework.
- Ability to work independently and cooperatively as an effective member of a team.
- Demonstrated stakeholder management skills and the ability to actively engage and communicate technical concepts to diverse audiences.
- An understanding of the BI and analytics sphere.
- Knowledge of, and experience in adhering to workplace policies and procedures in the areas of work health safety, equity, diversity and promoting a respectful workplace culture
It is desirable that the successful candidate also possess the following:
- Experience in data governance frameworks, processes and tools
- Knowledge of Microsoft Purview and/or Azure
- Experience with agile teams and projects
- Familiarity with the Higher Education Sector.
Please upload your Cover Letter and response to the requested Criteria as one PDF document.
Your Cover Letter and Response to the Essential Criteria should not exceed 4 pages (approximately 2,000 words).
For specific position enquiries, please contact Nick Pedersen, Senior Business Intelligence Specialist on (02) 49138318 or via email Nick.Pedersen@newcastle.edu.au
Having Difficulties? Please reach out to us: employment@newcastle.edu.au
Closing date: Friday 21st April 2023 at 11.59pm AEST
We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you
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