Data Governance and Information Management Consultant

About BDO

At BDO Australia, our why is ‘empowering people, realising possibilities’. One way we bring this to life is by hiring and developing exceptional talent, to deliver on our wide array of audit, tax and advisory services.

About the Role

As Data Governance and Information Management Consultant, you will work on transformative projects, guiding clients to build trust in their data and systems through best practices in governance, compliance, and management across a wide range of industries.

You will be part of a highly skilled, award-winning team which has a focus on both the technical and business aspects of data, analytics, and AI. We believe that this will make you a very well rounded and valued data and information professional. 

Your colleagues have experience in a range of disciplines including data and information management, information protection, enterprise architecture, artificial intelligence, machine learning, the modern data stack, and cloud technologies. They will also help you develop your business acumen across finance, economics, project management, business strategy and transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust data governance frameworks to enhance organisational trust. 

• Lead or support the development of enterprise content, records, and information management strategies. 

• Consult on data management topics, including data strategy, master data management, and data governance. 

• Advise on data solutions related to data management/governance programs, such as data migration, data cataloguing, data quality, business glossary, metadata management, and master data management. 

• Support clients in launching and transforming data management and governance programs, establishing data ownership across their businesses by building up data governance organisations. 

• Collaborate with clients to ensure data privacy and compliance with regulatory requirements. 

• Conduct assessments of data handling practices to identify risks and recommend mitigations. 

• Develop policies, procedures, and tools to support data management and security. 

• Design workflows for secure and efficient management of sensitive data and records. 

• Facilitate workshops with stakeholders to drive understanding and adoption of governance principles. 

• Contribute to a dynamic team that combines data and information management skills and industry expertise. 

• Support continual improvement initiatives to enhance our data trust practice.

About You

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about fostering trust through effective data and information management. Ideally you have a strong work ethic and can work both within a team environment and by yourself.  

At the same time, you will make a concerted effort to understand the broader organisational context for delivery so that outcomes can be tailored to the organisation and smoothly adopted and aligned to a clear value proposition. 

Ideally you will have experience in some of the following: 

• Strong understanding of information management, data management, and project management principles. Privacy or records management experience is strongly desired. 

• Experience in developing and implementing data and information management policies and frameworks. 

• Familiarity with privacy laws and regulations (e.g. Australian Privacy Act, GDPR). 

• Knowledge of enterprise content management tools and practices. Microsoft SharePoint experience is strongly desired. 

• Knowledge of eDiscovery tools and practices. Microsoft Purview experience is strongly desired. 

• Analytical skills to assess complex scenarios and recommend practical solutions. 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage with executives and stakeholders. 

• A track record of delivering results in a consulting or advisory capacity is highly desirable. 

Why BDO?

Working for BDO you will be part of a growing and market leading professional services firm. Our national and global footprint provides our people with opportunities to work on interesting client engagements, across diverse industry sectors and services. 

Our open and collaborative culture ensures access to Partners and professional mentors, to guide and accelerate your professional career, across a wide array of career pathways.

We provide our people with various health and wellbeing, social, financial, and professional development benefits to help realise what’s possible.

Participate in fitness challenges, join the BDO run club, or take advantage of exclusive discounts to corporate health insurance, gym, and wellness facilities via our BWell program.

Access financial benefits from travel perks, retail discounts, free breakfast daily, vehicle financing support, employee referral rewards, study, and professional development support.

Our leave options cater to the unique needs of our people; and include cultural and religious leave, paid leave for fertility and IVF treatments, blood donor leave, enhanced family support, plus options to purchase additional leave. You can also give back and get involved in community initiatives via our BCaring program. 

With a strong focus on learning and growth, we provide extensive technical training, dedicated leadership development programs, professional memberships, subscriptions and more.

Our culture is underpinned by our core values (One, Bold, Human, Heart and Strive). We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia and an Employer of Choice by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).

Find out more about our culture and hear from our people via our social channels and career pages.

Apply now to join #teamBDO.