Manager Data Governance & Open Data

Parramatta - Australia

Monthly Salary: $ 149739 - 173174

Posted on: 13 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW

Working to protect the states environment and heritage.

Drive consistent data practices across diverse business areas
Ongoing full-time opportunity 35 hours/week
Office location Parramatta preferred hybrid working supported
Salary relative to experience and ranges from $149739 to $173174 super & leave loading

Are you ready to help shape the future of data in one of Australias most critical sectors

Join the NSW Department of Climate Change Energy the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) and be part of a team thats driving innovation at scale leveraging cutting-edge technology to deliver insights that matter for our environment energy and water resources.

About the role

The Manager Data Governance and Open Data leads data governance strategy and policy to strengthen how data is managed shared and used across DCCEEW. The role supports open government and digital transformation by improving data capability quality and maturity.

You will coordinate departmentwide data governance model work closely with business and technical stakeholders manage data risk and assurance and drive bestpractice open and shared data in line with NSW Government requirements.

About you

You are an experienced data governance professional with strong knowledge of data management frameworks and enterprisewide data practices. You can translate complex governance requirements into practical solutions and build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.

You bring experience with data governance tools and platforms such as Purview Collibra Informatica Alation or similar solutions understand data modelling and database concepts and have relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience. You are motivated to deliver trusted highquality data outcomes that support transparency and better decisionmaking.

Essential requirements

Tertiary qualifications in computer science information and technology or related technical field and/or relevant experience.

For more information read the full Role Description: Manager Data Governance and Open Data

Who we are

The Department of Climate Change Energy the Environment and Water(DCCEEW) work to protect the states environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy powered by affordable reliable and clean energy.

DCCEEW conserves and protects the states natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.

DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state to support the environment communities and industry.

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

To Apply

If excited by the information above we look forward to receiving your application including a copy of your resume (max 5 pages) and single page cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Please also note to be eligible for an ongoing role in the NSW Public Sector you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For temporary and casual roles you need to hold a valid visa giving you permission to work in Australia as required by the role.

Applications close Sunday 08 March 2026 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Micah Starkis Director Data & Info Knowledge ICT & Data via

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live work and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people people with disabilities the LGBTQI community and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

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Role Description

Required Experience:

Manager