Data Governance Lead

Melbourne CBD Location

Permanent Full Time | Hybrid Working

Competitive Salary | Attractive Employee Benefits

At RACV, data is one of our most valuable assets. As our Data Governance Lead, you'll play a critical role in shaping how data is understood, leveraged, protected and governed across the organisation.

This is an opportunity to lead the evolution of RACV's data governance capabilities, driving the practices and culture that enable trusted data, better decision-making and meaningful business outcomes. Working across Data Strategy & Analytics, AI Strategy, Architecture, Legal & Compliance and Technology, you'll influence enterprise-wide initiatives while helping build a strong data-driven culture. 

What You'll Be Doing

As the Data Governance Lead, you'll be responsible for developing and maturing RACV's data governance practices and ensuring data is AI ready across structured data assets.

You will

• Drive the expansion of RACV's data dictionary, lineage models and metadata capabilities.
• Lead Data Stewards and partner with business stakeholders to improve data understanding and accountability.
• Support the development of a future-ready Enterprise Data Engine (EDW).
• Oversee data classification, archiving, disposal and reference data management practices.
• Drive continuous improvement of governance tools, including platforms such as Collibra.
• Lead the ongoing development of enterprise data governance frameworks, policies and processes.
• Champion data quality, compliance and the effective management of private and sensitive data.
• Lead and facilitate cross-functional governance forums, including the Data Governance Working Group.
• Enable the effective use of external and third-party data.
• Provide coaching, training and guidance to teams across RACV on best-practice data management.

What You'll Bring

We're looking for a governance leader who can balance strategic thinking with practical delivery and influence stakeholders across all levels of the business.

You'll bring

• Extensive experience in data governance, data management or a closely related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of data governance frameworks, data quality management and compliance obligations.
• Experience developing and implementing governance processes, policies and standards.
• A deep understanding of data ecosystems, data warehousing principles and data lifecycle management.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex concepts for diverse audiences.
• Proven success leading cross-functional initiatives and building strong stakeholder relationships.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, coupled with commercial acumen.
• Experience working in project-based environments, including system implementations and agile delivery models.
• The ability to influence, coach and drive organisational change in support of better data practices.

There’s so much on offer when you join RACV with benefits including 

• Generous discounts on home and car insurance policies and RACV roadside care
• Great discounts across all RACV resorts
• Discounts from corporate partners that are updated monthly.

 Our difference

At RACV, we believe that maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace is an important element in our continued success. We want our people to feel welcome, supported and appreciated for who they are and what they bring to our business. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and/or the role, please let our Talent Acquisition Team know.

Application process

You can learn more about RACV at careers.racv.com.au. Applicants will be required to provide evidence of their eligibility to work in Australia, and consent to a criminal record check. Please submit your CV via the link below.