The Principal Data Governance Officer will play a critical role in the stewardship of data governance frameworks and policies to support the various organisational needs within the department and other departments supported under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This position will play a key role in supporting our organisation's data culture, aligning with business objectives, and mitigating data risks.

Job details

As a Principal Data Governance Officer, you will:

• Lead the creation and maintenance of data governance policies, standards, procedures and specified agreements to ensure consistent data and information practices across the department and with external organisations. 
• Lead data stakeholder engagement to define and maintain roles and responsibilities related to data governance within the organisation to ensure accountability. 
• Collaborate with the departments' Data Governance Boards to establish and maintain innovative ways of working that cultivate a data culture that balances risk and business value. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed data and information governance practices throughout the organisation. 
• Oversee initiatives to evaluate the effectiveness of data governance policies and practices, improve data quality and enable the creation of key data definitions. 
• Establish reporting that provides appropriate focus on areas of improvement based on maturity uplift targets and visibility of data risk for the departments. 
• Identify, train and partner with data stakeholders as necessary for effective and mature data governance practice. 

Role specific/technical skills

• Strong ability to apply relevant government legislation, regulations, and reporting directives. 
• Comprehensive knowledge of data governance principles, data management standards and Australian data protection regulations. 
• A strong understanding of information security and privacy principles and practices as it relates to data.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/683354/26

Closing Date: Thursday, 9th April 2026

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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Documents

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• 683354-26-Role Description (Word, 613KB)
  Role Description
  
  683354-26-Candidate Information Package (Word, 357KB)
  Information Package for Applicants