• Long Term Contract (12 months contract)
• Data Governance, data governance experience and experience working in government organisation preferred
• Must be an Australian Citizen

Your new company

Our client is a well-known federal govt organisation - they are embarking on an aspirational period of growth and transformation driven by significant programs of work. They are on the lookout for a highly experienced Data Governance Analyst for a contract position. The role sits within the Data and Performance Reporting team that is accountable for delivering the new data management strategy, data analysis and reporting. The team is also responsible for the performance framework and reporting.

Your new role

The key roles and responsibilities of the Data Governance Analyst will be:

• Collaborate closely with the Data Governance Officer to provide input in co-designing the data strategy and data governance framework.
• Contribute to strategic planning and roadmap development
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to comprehend and document requirements for data initiatives.
• Investigate and resolve data-related issues, collaborating with IT support, data analysts, data governance team, and other relevant departments.
• Maintain the Data Catalogue, handling queries, and engaging with Data Stewards.
• Implement methodologies for continuous improvement in data quality and integrity.
• Support various administrative, technical, and training needs aimed at enhancing overall data maturity.
• Act as a key participant in data governance committee meetings, contributing expert insights to ensure comprehensive and consistent data governance practices. Collaborate closely with stakeholders from diverse departments to drive effective governance. Conduct gap analysis and refinement of data policies and procedures in collaboration with the Data Governance Officer, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with the Data Governance Officer to develop and deliver training programs for data stewards, data custodians, and other stakeholders involved in data management, promoting a culture of continuous learning and skill enhancement.
• Contribute to ad-hoc team support activities and initiatives as required.

What you’ll need to succeed:

Mandatory Skills

• Demonstrated data governance experience and experience working in government.
• Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities, as well as the ability to work in a dynamic and evolving environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to convey complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills and an ability to analyse information and data from a range of sources to identify gaps and suggest improvements.
• Demonstrated relationship, influencing and all-round communication skills
• Familiar with Grants Management and associated data.
• Must be an Australian citizen.

What you'll get in return

• Excellent and long term contract opportunity within a growing team.
• Flexible work arrangement

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to prachi.kalyanarora@hays.com.au