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Data Governance Officer
Office of Chief Digital Officer; Digital & Information Services; Corporate Services; Brisbane City
Are you passionate about data and its potential to drive better decisions?
Join the Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation as a Data Governance Officer and help shape a data-empowered culture. In this role, you’ll contribute to developing policies and frameworks that ensure data is unified, accessible and well-managed. Collaborate with teams across the department to promote best practices and deliver real value to Queensland’s environment and economy.
If you’re ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | IT & Telecommunications |
| Classification | AO7 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/646476/25 |
| Closing date | 16-Jul-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Daniel Brough |
| Contact details | Phone: 0428 735 145 Access the National Relay Service |
About the Role
The Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation (DETSI) is on a journey to transform how data is managed and used to deliver value to Queensland's economy, environment, and community. As a Data Governance Officer, you'll play a key role in this transformation by supporting the delivery of DETSI's Data Strategy.
Working at the intersection of data, strategy, and collaboration; you'll help shape the way DETSI manages its data assets, ensuring they are governed effectively and used to their full potential. By fostering a culture of best practices and innovation, you'll contribute to improved decision-making and organisational performance.
What You'll Do
As a Data Governance Officer, you'll be part of a team that's building DETSI's data governance capability from the ground up. Your work will focus on creating practical solutions that enable the department to manage its data more effectively.
You'll collaborate with teams across the organisation to ensure data governance practices are embedded into everyday operations. This includes promoting the principles of unification, accessibility, and protection of data, while also ensuring compliance with Queensland Government requirements.
Your role will also involve identifying opportunities to improve how data is managed and shared, helping DETSI unlock its potential to deliver actionable insights.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who is passionate about data and understands its value as a strategic asset. You'll need experience in developing and implementing data governance policies and frameworks, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset will be essential, as you'll be helping DETSI navigate the challenges and opportunities of data governance.
An understanding of data ethics, compliance, and quality management will also be highly regarded, as will experience in supporting capability-building initiatives.
Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to be part of a team that's shaping the future of data governance in a forward-thinking organisation. You'll play a key role in delivering DETSI's Data Strategy, which prioritises the effective use of data to support Queensland's economy, environment, and community.
By joining DETSI, you'll have the chance to work on meaningful projects, collaborate with passionate colleagues, and grow your skills in a supportive and inclusive environment.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/646476/25
Closing Date: Wednesday, 16 July 2025
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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