Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $142,790 - $191,084
Grade: VPS 6
Occupation: IT and telecommunications
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 10942
About the role
The Head of Data is responsible for establishing and progressively building the commission’s enterprise data capability so that data is trusted, well managed and used to support regulatory decision-making, operational efficiency and digital transformation.
This is a hands-on senior specialist and leadership role for a pragmatic data practitioner who can set direction, build foundations and work alongside business and technology teams to deliver practical and innovative data improvements. The role will lead the development of fit for purpose data governance, priority data products, data quality practices, metadata, lineage, stewardship and common data definitions.
Working closely with the CIO, IT leaders and business areas, the role will support the design and delivery of data platforms, data pipelines, analytics ready datasets and governed semantic models. It will also introduce practical DataOps practices and support safe, accountable use of AI assisted data tools.
The role will provide organisation wide leadership through influence, business partnering, coaching, vendor engagement and matrix delivery. The role will help reduce reliance on manual spreadsheets and undocumented extracts, improve confidence in reporting and analytics, and build the data foundations needed for responsible AI and better regulatory decision making.
This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is 570 Bourke Street, Melbourne with hybrid work arrangements available.
Key accountabilities
Please refer to the attached position description for the principal functions and key selection criteria.
How to apply
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For further information about the role, please contact David Martin, CIO at [email protected]
Our commitment to fostering a diverse, inclusive and flexible workplace
Be part of a highly respected and professional organisation that allows you to apply your knowledge while supporting flexible working arrangements that allow you to balance work and life. You’ll be working in a dynamic and collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth.
We are Equal Employment Opportunity employer with inclusive leaders committed to driving a workplace culture that prioritises equity, safety, respect, and flexibility for all staff. We uphold the principles of Aboriginal self-determination in caring for our community.
We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of any age, gender identity, parental/carer status, ability, religion, or cultural backgrounds.
If you require any adjustments to equitably participate in the recruitment process, or need an alternative format to any of the application material, please contact [email protected] for support.
Other relevant information
Applicants must have corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period to be appointed to this role. Ongoing positions are only available to Australian/New Zealand citizens or Australian Permanent Residents.
Preferred applicants are required to undergo mandatory pre-employment screening, which includes a national criminal history check, right to work verification, qualification checks, statutory declaration disclosing any previous misconduct investigations and declaration of private interests.