Data Steward Analyst - 12m FTC

Data Steward Analyst - 12m FTC
Location: Notting Hill, Melbourne (Hybrid – 3 days in office, 2 days from home)

About the business

Our client is a well established name in the manufacturing industry, part of a rapidly growing global group with a strong portfolio of market leading brands. With over 1000 employees across Australia and New Zealand, they are known for a people first culture, strong internal career paths, and a genuine commitment to developing their people.

About the role

The data governance function within the business was established around 12 months ago. The foundational framework is in place and the focus has now shifted from ground up design to standardisation, documentation, and driving adoption across the business. Data quality monitoring is still maturing and much of the current process is manual, so there is real opportunity for someone to help shape how this evolves.

Reporting to the Data Steward, the Data Steward Analyst will support the organisation's data quality, security, and governance practices, working closely with data owners, business users, and system owners across the business.

Key pain points this role will help address include a lack of clear standards for what good data looks like across different domains, unclear ownership and accountability, and the absence of a single source of truth.

Key responsibilities

• Support the implementation and ongoing operation of the data governance framework
• Manage business glossary terms, data definitions, and metadata within the data catalogue
• Assist data owners and stewards with governance processes and documentation
• Track and log data governance and data quality issues through to resolution
• Document data standards, procedures, and governance artefacts
• Prepare materials for governance meetings and working groups
• Undertake data quality and accuracy checks, reporting, and issue follow up
• Support compliance, privacy, and audit related data requests
• Champion awareness and adoption of data governance practices across teams
• Develop instructional and training documentation tailored to different audiences
• Collaborate across multiple projects concurrently as required

About you

• Minimum 2 years experience in data governance, data management, business analysis, data quality, or a related field
• A basic understanding of data structure and the rules that govern it, you do not need to be a technical expert
• Strong appreciation for why good data matters, both for day to day operations and broader strategic goals
• Highly organised with a strong eye for consistency and thorough documentation
• Familiarity with data management disciplines including data architecture, master data management, data quality, and data governance
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and work through complex problems
• Strong stakeholder management and cross functional collaboration skills
• Experience with governance or catalogue tools such as Informatica is preferred but not essential
• Proficiency with Excel and collaboration tools such as Teams, SharePoint, or Loop

What's on offer

• Phone allowance
• Laptop and company uniform provided
• Hybrid working, in office Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, with Tuesday and Friday from home
• Free secure onsite parking, with cafes and restaurants nearby
• Genuine career development through internal pathways and ongoing learning and development support
• Staff discounts across a well known product portfolio
• Paid parental leave and an Employee Assistance Program supporting you and your family
• A people first culture with a strong focus on health, safety, and wellbeing