Data Governance Officer

Data Governance Officer 

• Permanent full time  
• Hybrid work arrangement – based in our office at Macquarie University and work from home 

It matters more at Hearing Australia 

Hearing Australia is a trusted leader in our ?eld. Working across the country, we exist to support and empower people through hearing health when and where they need it. 

Your opportunity 

As a Data Governance Officer, you have an opportunity to help us grow our impact and deepen our connection with the communities we serve. If you truly want to empower people to live great lives, and develop valuable and extensive knowledge, skills and experience, this is the place for you. Here’s how you’ll do it: 

• You’ll be responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing our enterprise-wide Data Governance and Data management framework and program of work.  
• Your role will play a critical part in defining and ensuring adherence to data governance policies, standards, and best practices across the organisation.  
• You will work closely with key stakeholders to ensure the integrity, accuracy, data lifecycle management and security of data across all platforms, supporting the organisation’s strategic goals and regulatory compliance. 

What you’ll bring:

• You will be a self-starter with a combination of strategic vision and operational management capability.  
• Deep understanding of Data Governance, you will have expertise in data governance frameworks, data quality management, metadata management, and regulatory compliance. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, able to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and present to senior leadership. 
• 5+ years of proven track record in the development and implementation of data governance framework, policies, standards and guidelines. 10+ years in Data competency in an enterprise level organization.   
• Hands-on experience in Data Management & Governance. Experience working with data governance and metadata management platforms, preferably on Microsoft Azure purview or similar technology.  
• Experience managing, tracking and reporting on data risks and related compliance/assurance activities.  

What matters most? Your drive to help anyone and everyone who needs us. And you’ll see your role as a real responsibility and an incredible opportunity to make an impact on lives across the country. 

Why Hearing Australia? 

There’s so much to love about a role with us. But our people say there’s three things that set us and their careers apart. They’re about: 

• How we do what we do: Our vision is to deliver the best hearing solutions for anyone, any time, anywhere. At Hearing Australia, you’ll know you’re making a contribution that really means something 
• Who we work with: Here, you’ll support and empower clients of all backgrounds. That’s what drives our teams and what makes them so special 
• Where we’re going next: As our industry evolves, we’re committed to learning and improving what we do and how we do it, and building an organisation where everyone can thrive 

What does that mean for you? 

As a Data Governance Officer, you’ll know that every day, your work is helping children and adults who need us. Just ask Sandeep, one of our IT professionals about why they choose to work with us: 

“The work we do in helping people hear sound again and for the very first time is quite inspirational. Everything we do here is purpose-driven.” 

You’ll also enjoy a range of bene?ts, including: 

• Flexible work arrangement opportunities to support work, personal and family commitments 
• Attractive employee benefits (salary sacrifice superannuation, HCF private health cover discount, well-being programs, salary packaging, discounts across an exciting range of retailers) 

Let’s create the gold standard of hearing care

We will require the successful candidate to be willing to have a Police Check conducted (we pay), a current driver’s licence and must have rights to work in Australia.

Hearing Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraced diversity, equity and inclusion. We are passionate about building a diverse and inclusive culture from within.

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and applicants from different cultures who are bilingual to apply.

We are committed to facilitating a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.