Data Steward Partner - Contract - Melbourne

Requirements

Technical Skill:

• Strong understanding of data governance frameworks and principles.
  
• Experience in data quality management and data stewardship practices.
  
• Knowledge of data modelling, data mapping, and system integrations.
  
• Experience working with data governance tools, data catalogues, and metadata repositories.
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
  
• Experience working with cross-functional business and technology teams
  
• Understanding of data privacy, security, and regulatory requirements.
  

Must Have:

• Strong understanding of data governance frameworks and principles.
  
• Experience in data quality management and data stewardship practices.
  
• Knowledge of data modelling, data mapping, and system integrations.
  
• Experience working with data governance tools, data catalogues, and metadata repositories.
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
  
• Experience working with cross-functional business and technology teams.
  
• Understanding of data privacy, security, and regulatory requirements.
  

Good-to-Have:

• Experience with Data Governance platforms such as Microsoft Purview, Collibra, Alation, Informatica, or similar tools.
  
• Knowledge of Master Data Management (MDM) concepts.
  
• Experience supporting ERP, TMS, WMS, Supply Chain, or Enterprise Data initiatives.
  
• Familiarity with Agile project delivery methodologies.
  

Responsibilities:

• Own and manage data governance activities for assigned business domains
  
• Define, maintain, and enforce data standards, business rules, and data quality requirements.
  
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to establish and maintain data definitions, metadata, and data lineage
  
• Ensure master and reference data are accurate, consistent, and aligned across systems
  
• Identify, analyse, and resolve data quality issues, working closely with business and technical teams
  
• Support data mapping, transformation, and integration initiatives to ensure compliance with governance standards.
  
• Facilitate the creation and maintenance of business glossaries, data dictionaries, and data catalogues
  
• Participate in data governance forums, councils, and working groups.
  
• Monitor and report on data quality metrics, governance KPIs, and compliance activities
  
• Ensure adherence to data privacy, security, and regulatory requirements.
  
• Support data migration, transformation, and reporting initiatives by validating data requirements and quality expectations
  
• Act as a subject matter expert for data governance policies, standards, and best practices

Duration: 06 Months and possible extension

Eligibility: Australian/NZ Citizens/PR Holders only