Senior Data Governance Analyst

Senior Data Governance Analyst

At the NSW Department of Education we educate and inspire lifelong learners from early childhood through schooling to vocational education and training.

• Ongoing
• Location: Parramatta
• $166562 salary packaging Salary starting from $133348 - $ 146945 Super accrued leave

About the role

The Senior Data Governance Analyst plays a pivotal role in ensuring the departments information assets are wellmanaged safely shared and strategically leveraged. You will lead initiatives that strengthen governance arrangements uplift data capability and embed robust privacy and informationmanagement practices across the organisation.

Working closely with the Chief Data Officer project delivery teams and a wide network of stakeholders you will design develop and implement frameworks policies and procedures that support effective data management and compliance with privacy legislation.

This role is handson collaborative and suited to someone who thrives in a dynamic environment balancing ongoing project work with BAU responsibilities. While not a peoplemanagement position you will influence guide and support subject matter experts Directors and Executive Directors to drive strong governance outcomes.

For further information please click here to view the role description

About you -

You are a proactive confident communicator who can work autonomously while contributing to a collaborative team environment. You bring a strong customerservice mindset balancing BAU responsibilities with projectdriven work and youre comfortable engaging with a wide range of stakeholdersincluding Directors and Executive Directors.

You will excel in this role if you have:

• Strong timemanagement skills to juggle concurrent BAU and project activities.
• Excellent communication capability including the ability to translate governance concepts for diverse audiences.
• Policy writing or governance experience with an understanding of compliance assurance and legislative requirements.
• Initiative and autonomy in driving work forward while consulting and collaborating effectively.
• A serviceoriented mindset that supports responsive highquality engagement across the department.

• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Departments Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Departments Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Essential requirements of the role

• Bachelors degree or higher in information management or other related field and/or equivalent experience in information governance and privacy.
• Current and valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance for paid employment.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• 35 hour working week
• Competitive salary sacrificing employers contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Flex Leave entitlements generous holidays & leave conditions
• Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth

How to apply

Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role and answering the targeted questions.

• In your experience what are the key differences between data governance and data management ( 500 words )

Applicants are encouraged to prepare their application materials independently. The selection panel values authentic and personally written responses that reflect your own experience insights and alignment with the Departments values and priorities.

Please refer to the Applicants Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.

If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education click here for instructions on how to submit your application.

All other applicants please submit your application by clicking Apply Now.

Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.

This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment). Visit the website for more information.

Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens permanent residents New Zealand citizens or a valid work visa). Ongoing (permanent) roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents and New Zealand citizens while temporary roles welcome applicants with a visa.

Closing date Monday 27th July 2026 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Elysha Young at and for recruitment process enquiries please contact Rajalakshmi Subramanian at

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people people of any age or gender people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA community veterans refugees people with disability people with sensory differences and neurodiverse people. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment details listed above. For more information visit the NSW Department of Educations Diversity equity and inclusion webpage.

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role and who may be considered for a range of similar roles including temporary term or ongoing roles over the next 18 months.