Data Governance Lead

• High performing, diverse, inclusive, and supportive organisation
• Proudly making a difference with the transition to renewable energy
• Access to corporate discounts | Fitness Passport | EAP

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to be part of an organisation dedicated to nation-building renewable energy projects that will provide on-demand energy and large-scale storage for many generations to come.  

In this role, you will play a pivotal role classifying and managing Transgrid’s data assets to align with business and regulatory requirements. You’ll be responsible for implementing a comprehensive data governance strategy, leading data catalog enhancements, supporting Transgrid’s data management initiatives, and driving efforts to improve data literacy across the organisation.

This position oversees the end-to-end delivery of data governance initiatives, including data literacy and data loss prevention programs. You will play a key role in managing data risks, particularly around data sharing and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in data governance principles, data quality, and compliance, with a deep understanding of data and information management within a governance framework.

About you

• 4+ years of experience working in a data governance or data management role.
• Expertise in data governance principles, data quality, and compliance.
• Knowledge of data and information management in a governance context.
• Proficiency with governance tools like Microsoft Purview and Fabric to maintain metadata management, data lineage, and governance workflows.
• Cultivate excellent professional working relationships with a diverse network of key people internally and externally, aligning with organisational purpose, goals and performance metrics.
• Tertiary qualifications at degree level in a relevant discipline and/or equivalent experience.
• Engage, communicate and negotiate confidently using verbal, written and presentation skills, explaining complex technical matters in a way that a broad range of stakeholders can easily understand.

Recognition & Reward

In return for your hard work, we have numerous benefits and initiatives to support you personally and professionally including but not limited to private health insurance discount, motor vehicle lease plan, career development support, study assistance program and workplace flexibility.

Continue to make it happen for your career, and for the millions of Australians who rely on our services every day.

Who we are

At Transgrid, our work improves the lives of millions – from lighting up sports fields, schools and homes, to powering the wheels of commerce and everything else in between. Now it’s your turn to make it happen. 

This is an exciting time in the energy industry with the transition to renewable energy. Recent government policy documents outline plans to facilitate increasing transmission interconnection between states and development of renewable energy zones.

Applications close on Friday 22 November 2024

Please note, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, we will assess applications as they are received. We do not accept agency introductions as Transgrid operates a direct sourcing model. 

Transgrid is committed to Health and Safety, the Environment, Equal Employment Opportunity, Diversity and Ethical Practices. All applicants are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to these areas