Data and Records Governance Lead

Victorian Managed Insurance Authority (VMIA)

• Data and Records Governance Lead
• Newly Created, Ongoing Role

Short blurb

As a newly created ongoing role, you champion data governance, data literacy, records management and continuous improvement, across VMIA.

Key highlights

• Central Location - Work in Melbourne CBD within close proximity to Flinders Street.
• Salary Range - $167,754 - $186,393K (total remuneration package inclusive of super).
• Hybrid work environment - Enjoy a mix of office and flexible work arrangements, fostering connection and strengthening networks. The majority of your working week will be in our collaborative office environment.

About the role

This is an exciting newly created ongoing opportunity to allow you to take the lead with your governance experience and an opportunity to further develop the new role.

Reporting to the Chief Information Security Officer within the Information Security & Governance team. As a strong communicator, you work in close partnership with teams across Business Performance and the broader business to improve the quality, integrity, and use of data and records across the organisation.

As the Data & Records Governance Lead, you play a critical role in embedding data governance and records management practices and culture across VMIA. You are accountable for ensuring that VMIA's data assets and records are well governed, high quality, secure, and comply with relevant legislative, regulatory, and organisational standards.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain VMIA's Data Governance Framework aligned with DAMA-DMBOK Framework.
• Lead and champion data and records governance across VMIA with your strong stakeholder management approach and strategic thinking.
• Lead the identification, assessment, and management of data and records management risks across the organisation, ensuring compliance with Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic), Public Records Act 1974 (Vic), Health Records Act 2001 (Vic) and VMIA's Risk Management Framework. Collaborate with stakeholders across the business to develop and implement remediation plans that address gaps, strengthen controls, and enhance the organisation's data and records governance maturity.
• Manage our recordkeeping systems (SharePoint, OpenText Content Manager and physical record systems) and records management policies and procedures.

Who you work with

• Internal: Data & Analytics, Information Security, IT Services Delivery, Finance, Risk & Compliance, Data Owners & Stewards.
• External: Victorian Government departments and agencies, auditors and risk advisory partners, vendors and suppliers.

What we are looking for

• Minimum 3 years of experience in data, governance, data management, or information and records management.
• Excellent relationship-building, interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to engage and collaborate with various stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of data governance frameworks (e.g. DAMA-DMBOK).
• Experience with data governance and the proven ability to lead change initiatives and uplift data culture.
• Understanding of the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic), Public Records Act 1974 (Vic) and Health Records Act 2001 (Vic).
• Experience with data governance and metadata tools (e.g., Collibra, Informatica, Microsoft Purview).

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline - Records, Data or Information Management, Data Science or related field.
• Certification such as Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP).

Why join VMIA?

At VMIA, we believe diversity drives innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives.

We offer:

• Flex work: Hybrid working to support your best performance.
• Parenting support: Generous parental leave (14 weeks paid parental leave after six months of service for primary carers and 2 weeks for secondary carers) and breastfeeding-friendly facilities.
• Learning & Development: Annual investment ($2,500) in your growth, with in-house training, and LinkedIn Learning access in addition.
• Wellbeing: Wellness sessions, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and ergonomic support.
• Culture & Lifestyle: Iconic office location, volunteer leave and life-stage support.

VMIA encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disabilities, culturally diverse communities, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

How to apply

We invite you to submit your CV and a cover letter. Use these to introduce yourself, highlight your fit for the role, and share why you are excited about joining VMIA. For any questions about the role or application process, please contact us at [email protected].

At VMIA, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace. We warmly welcome applications from people of all gender identities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disabilities, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds.

If you have any accessibility needs during the recruitment process, please let us know at [email protected].

Salary Information

At VMIA, we offer competitive salaries based on the role's classification and your skills and experience. Typically, new employees start at the minimum of the salary range, however, consideration may be given to starting above the minimum of the band should you demonstrate extensive experience in a similar role or possess unique and desirable skills and capabilities required to perform the role.

Other relevant information

Before starting at VMIA, preferred candidates will complete pre-employment screenings. These assessments may include:

• Working Eligibility: Verification of your right to work in Australia.

• Employment History: Confirmation of your past employment details including employment dates and compensation.
• Academic Credentials: Verification of your educational qualifications to ensure they are accurate and legitimate.

• National Criminal History Check: A check for any criminal record, which may involve manual vetting by ACIC, potentially causing delays.
• Pre-employment Misconduct Check: Used to verify the identity, integrity, and credentials of potential employees and verifies no past misconduct.
• Financial Background Checks: Applicable for certain roles, such as Heads of Departments and Finance team members.

We value a collaborative work environment, so employees are expected to spend the majority of your working week in the office. Candidates from interstate must be willing to relocate to Victoria.