Data Governance Lead - 12 Month Contract
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**Melbourne
Large Transformation Program**
A major organisation is embarking on a significant technology separation and modernisation program, and we're seeking an experienced Data Governance Lead to join on a 12-month contract.
About the Role
As the Data Governance Lead, you'll provide oversight and quality assurance across all data-related activities. You'll review vendor work, establish governance standards, and ensure data is accurate, compliant, and fit-for-purpose ahead of go-live.
You'll work closely with architecture, cybersecurity, data partners, and functional workstreams to uplift data practices and support a seamless transition into the new environment.
What You'll Be Doing
* Develop and maintain a
data governance and quality framework
* Review vendor
data migration
activities (mapping, cleansing, validation, reconciliation)
* Define and enforce
data quality and acceptance criteria
* Provide
independent QA, reporting, and readiness assessments
* Ensure compliance with
privacy, retention, security, and regulatory standards
* Identify, track, and report
data-related risks, issues, and dependencies
* Support the uplift and embedding of
sustainable governance practices
About You
* 7+ years in
data governance, data quality, or information management
* Experience supporting or reviewing
data migration
or data transition activities
* Strong knowledge of
data governance frameworks
(DAMA, DMBOK, ISO standards)
* Understanding of
privacy and security obligations
(ISO27001, NIST, APPs)
* Ability to interpret
mapping, modelling, validation, and reconciliation
outputs
* Excellent documentation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
* Comfortable working in
multi-vendor, program-driven environments.