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• Department for Health and Wellbeing – Commissioning and Performance – Data, Analytics and Insights
• Salary: $112,163 to $121,246 – ASO7 – Full Time / Term Contract up to 12 Months

Overview:

The Principal Data Governance and Metadata Officer is responsible for leading the development, implementation and ongoing improvement of the SA Health Data Governance Framework. The position ensures a consistent and coordinated approach to metadata management across DHW’s official data assets and supports the creation of policies and procedures that operationalise good data governance.

The position also represents the DAI branch at state and national levels to promote high‑quality, consistent and trusted data stewardship across the health system.

• Lead the design, implementation, ongoing management and review of the SA Health Data Governance Framework.
• Develop and support policies and procedures that enable consistent data governance across SA Health.
• Ensure a standardised approach to metadata management across DHW’s official data assets, products, and services.
• Represent the DAI branch at state and national forums, promoting consistent, high‑quality data stewardship.
• Contribute to the delivery of reliable, accurate and consistent data for internal and external users.

SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss  the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Job ref: 933978

Criminal History Screening Requirement

• A ‘National Police Certificate’ NPC (also known as a ‘Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check’ NCCHC) for employment involving no contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position (general employment).

Immunisation Risk for this position is Category C (minimal patient contact).

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Highly Desirable

• Knowledge of the DAMA Data Management Body of Knowledge (DAMA DMBOK).
• Tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Information Management, or similar discipline.

Please refer to pages 4–6 for further details on the essential minimum requirements.

Enquiries

Susan Schultz
Associate Director Data Governance and Reporting
Phone: 08 7117 6359
E-mail: Susan.Schultz3@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

Thursday, 9 April 2026 – 11:55 PM

Attachments

• 933978 - Principal Governance Metadata Officer - Commissioning and Performance - Role Description.pdf
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