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ASIC's Data Governance team is currently seeking an experienced Data Governance Policy professional to drive and contribute to the ongoing development and implementation of Data Governance standards, policies, processes, framework and strategy across.
- Sydney or Melbourne location
- 1 Year & 4 Year Fixed Term Positions Available
- Salary from $131,725 to $144,386 (depending on experience) + 15.4 % superannuation
- Applications close at 11:59pm AEST, Friday 15 August 2025
The team
The Data Governance team leads the development and implementation of ASIC's data governance framework and data strategy. Collaborating with business and technical stakeholders, the team establishes data policies, principles and standards to enhance data capture, sharing and usage across ASIC. It also oversees a governance programme to safeguard data assets and manage associated risks.
The role
The Data Governance Policy Specialist supports the development and implementation of ASIC's data governance framework by maintaining standards, monitoring compliance, managing data risks and supporting data ethics initiatives. This also includes secretariat duties for governance bodies, collaboration on common language and taxonomy and contributing to research, communications and project delivery.
More specifically, you will:
- Support the development and implementation of data governance standards, policies, and processes to ensure alignment with ASIC's framework and strategy.
- Establish systems and measures to monitor compliance with governance policies, agreements and risk management frameworks.
- Provide secretariat support for the Common Language Panel, including oversight of taxonomy development and approvals.
- Coordinate secretariat functions for the Data Governance Council, AI Board, and key projects, including meeting preparation, reporting and action tracking.
- Contribute to the cataloguing of ASIC's data assets, policies and standards.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to maintain the Common Language Vocabulary and Taxonomy in Collibra, ensuring consistency and standardisation.
About you
The ideal candidate for this role is a detail-oriented and strategic professional with expertise in data governance, policy development and stakeholder engagement. They will bring experience in implementing governance frameworks, monitoring compliance, managing data risks and supporting data ethics initiatives. They will also possess strong organisational and communication skills enabling them to provide secretariat support to governance bodies and collaborate effectively on taxonomy development and enterprise-wide data standards.
In addition, you will have:
- Tertiary qualifications in IT, Information Management, Economics, Law, or a related discipline with a focus on data governance.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and applying data governance policies and practices, with knowledge of frameworks such as DAMA, DMBOK, and DATA2.0.
- Proven ability to work with complex data and embed data strategy across projects.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Excellent planning and organisational skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Well-developed analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Proficient in a range of software applications, including Microsoft Office.
Click `apply' to start your application. Applications close at 11:59pm AEST, Friday 15 August 2025.
About ASIC
ASIC's remit is one of the broadest of regulators across the world. ASIC regulates corporations, markets, financial services and consumer credit and monitors and promotes market integrity and consumer protection in the Australian financial system. Through our enforcement work, we hold to account those who contravene the law, working to achieve strong outcomes that address the greatest consumer and investor harms.
ASIC is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace where the very best talent in Australia chooses to work. Indigenous Australians are encouraged to apply as well as applicants from all backgrounds and with different abilities.
We offer a range of employee benefits including:
- Attractive superannuation
- Additional leave entitlements
- 50/50 hybrid work-from home model
- Flexible work arrangements
- Assistance for study and professional development
Click here to view ASIC's salary and benefits guide.
To read more about ASIC, you can visit our website or review our Corporate Plan.
To work with us, you need to be an Australian citizen and be prepared to complete an ASIC Suitability and Baseline Assessment.
