Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working with and coordinating corporate and enabling functions that support our vision of creating thriving environments and communities for every generation.

• Help Shape DCCEEW’s Data Future
• Temporary (2 years), full-time (possibility of ongoing opportunity)
• Office location - Parramatta with flexible working (other NSW locations are negotiable)
• Salary relative to experience, $129,464 - $142,665 + 12% superannuation

Join the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) and play a critical role in managing and protecting the data that drives decisions for a sustainable future. Our work supports climate action, clean energy, water management, and environmental conservation—and we need skilled professionals to make it happen.

As Senior Data Steward, you’ll embrace enterprise data governance initiatives, ensuring trusted, high-quality data and safeguarding the integrity of DCCEEW’s data assets. You’ll work across teams to apply data standards, processes, controls, systems, and tools to improve data quality and implement governance policies that protect privacy and compliance

What You’ll Do:

• Bring the Data Governance Framework into action, embedding best practices across DCCEEW.
• Manage data throughout its lifecycle, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance.
• Define and implement data governance and stewardship policies to meet regulatory obligations and organisational standards.
• Maintain data access, privacy, and data management controls.
• Use governance tools (e.g., MS Purview) to maintain an accessible inventory of enterprise data assets, including lineage, standards, etc.
• Engage with stakeholders across divisions and entities to drive adoption of governance principles and improve maturity.

About You

We are seeking a professional with strong knowledge of data governance, privacy legislation, metadata management, and data management frameworks, coupled with experience in managing and stewarding data within complex environments. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to plan and prioritise effectively, influence and negotiate with stakeholders, and maintain accountability at an adept level. Tertiary qualifications in Information Management, Data Analytics or a related field, or equivalent experience, are essential for success in this role.

For more information, read the full Role Description: Senior Data Steward  

Who we are

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state’s environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.

 DCCEEW conserves and protects the state’s natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.

 DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

To Apply

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Please also note, to be eligible for an ongoing role in the NSW Public Sector you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For temporary and casual roles, you need to hold a valid visa giving you permission to work in Australia as required by the role.

Applications close Sunday 7 December at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role, please contact Bishal Dhital at bishal.dhital@dcceew.nsw.gov.au  

Looking for more information or assistance in applying?

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If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing dcceew.ta@dpie.nsw.gov.au or contacting Gemma Battison on 0499 944 566 (please mention reference number 546038).

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Guide for Aboriginal Applicants to assist with applying for roles or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.

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