Data Governance Manager

Full-time

Camberwell, VIC

About Us

At Baptcare, we care. Our Mission and Vision are lived through our WE CARE Values: for our residents, customers, clients, partners, and supporters; with the very young through to the very old, the vulnerable, with families through all of life’s stages and challenges.

Baptcare is a purpose driven organisation working across Victoria, Tasmania, and South Australia. Focused on providing residential and community care for older people and support to children, families, and people with disability, financially disadvantaged people and people seeking asylum.

Our Values are Wellbeing, Ethics, Co-creating, Accountability, Respect and Effectiveness​. ​

About the Role

The Data Governance Manager provides data governance expertise to business units and is responsible for overseeing and managing Baptcare’s data governance program. This role is the conduit between Baptcare management and employees or vendors in the application and adherence to the data governance framework and policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee, provide leadership, and guide project teams to ensure data governance is applied to all projects.
• Develop and maintain business domain knowledge, data skills and awareness of data management and data governance practices, procedures, and trends.
• Offer expert knowledge and guidance on data governance best practices, policies, and procedures.
• Co-ordinate the data governance program
• Contribute to the creation of and implementation of Data Governance Framework and the delivery of roadmap initiatives.
• Ensure policies and plans are communicated and educate all business areas on data governance.
• Specify and co-ordinate data strategy metrics collection, auditing, and reporting processes, including to the Executive and Board where required.
• Identify and utilise opportunities for continuous data governance improvement.
• Provide data governance guidance on the management of risks associated with the use of data, including balancing security and privacy against the benefits of collecting and sharing data.
• Perform routine assessments or audits to identify improvement opportunities and action the.

About You:

• Proven leadership experience in a data governance senior management role with a strong track record of successfully delivering complex projects and initiatives.
• Knowledge and experience of data governance frameworks (DAMA/DCAM), principles and methodologies.
• Experience with cloud-based data governance tools (e.g., Informatica, Alation, Collibra)
• A strong understanding of data management principles, including data quality, metadata management, and data lineage
• The ability to create and deliver training and awareness programs on data governance and data management best practices
• Strong communication skills with a proven history of influencing organisational data practices and policies
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with senior management, technical and non- technical employees, and vendors
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders and vendor

It is essential to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field.
•  5+ years’ experience of successfully delivering complex Data Governance programs in a regulated environment.
• Certification in one or more data Governance methodologies (e.g., DAMA)

It is desirable that you have:

• Relevant certifications in data governance
• Project Management Qualifications and / or experience
• Experience in Aged Care, Community Services or Not-for-Profit/NGO organisations.

For You

Baptcare is focused on living our values, not just talking about them. You’ll find the culture at Baptcare is one of genuine respect, support, and positive intention. We work hard to achieve results through change, continuous improvement, and ongoing focus on providing the best service delivery to our stakeholders. 

Further, the successful candidate will receive:

• Work with a supportive and dynamic team.
• A competitive salary, plus access to the tax benefits of salary packaging and novated leasing.
• Career and development opportunities.
• Access to confidential counselling and support services.
• Be part of an organisation and a team that is driven to make a difference to the lives of our vulnerable community members.

How to Apply

Click 'Apply Now' to submit your application. 

Please submit as soon as possible as interviews will commence early!

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

• Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
• The successful applicant will be required to undergo a National Criminal History check.

If you require support with the application process, please contact gvenizelos@baptcare.org.au

At Baptcare, we value diversity in all forms and aim to co-create inclusive experiences and communities with our employees, volunteers, the people we work alongside and our partners. We are committed to diversity and inclusion across all we do and to building communities and workplaces where everyone belongs.

Baptcare is dedicated to the safety, empowerment, and participation of all children. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to a thoughtful, protective environment that supports infants, children, and young people to feel safe and respected.