Location: Sydney
Type: Contract
About the Role
We're looking for an experienced Data Governance Consultant with a Tier 1 or Tier 2 consulting background to help drive meaningful data governance and risk management outcomes for one of our enterprise clients.
This is not a technical or tooling-heavy role. We want someone who understands how to engage with business leaders, negotiate outcomes, and embed governance at a strategic and conceptual level. Your ability to influence and bring stakeholders on the journey will be your strongest asset.
Responsibilities
* Develop and implement enterprise-wide data governance frameworks, policies, and standards
* Work closely with business units to embed governance practices, educate stakeholders, and guide adoption
* Conduct data risk assessments, identifying and managing risks tied to data management and regulatory requirements
* Act as a trusted advisor to clients, articulating the business value of data governance and risk in a non-technical, compelling way
* Lead and manage multiple client engagements simultaneously, operating at both strategic and executional levels
* Influence senior business stakeholders to align on governance priorities, roles, and responsibilities
* Work at a highly conceptual level across diverse industries, understanding and adapting to different business models and risk appetites
Key Focus
* 10+ years' experience in data governance, data management, or information governance
* Recent experience in a Tier 1 or Tier 2 consulting firm
* Strong experience drafting data governance policies, standards, and frameworks
* Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills you must be comfortable working with senior leaders, business SMEs, and cross-functional teams
* Experience with data risk, including performing data-related risk assessments
* Strong conceptual thinker with a business-first mindset – able to translate governance and risk into real-world value
* Able to manage multiple client projects or workstreams in parallel
* No requirement for specific data tools (e.g., Collibra, Informatica) – this is not a tooling role
If this is of interest please get in touch -