We are seeking Data Governance Officers to join our Data Management branch.

Data Governance Officers play a critical role in enabling the safe, legal, ethical, secure and responsible access and use of data and analytics in the ATO.

Data and analytics use in the ATO is wide ranging and includes but is not limited to data matching, curation, visualisation, risk modelling, data sharing, automation and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

EL1 Data Governance Officers are responsible for:

• developing and implementing governance policies that are consistent and compliant with legislation, regulations, government policy, organisational objectives and risk tolerance
• developing and implementing guidelines, standards, processes and training materials to support staff to comply with policy obligations
• developing, implementing and maintaining frameworks that define how data and analytics is governed
• developing and implementing data and analytics governance assurance programs and activities that oversee, measure and report on compliance with policy, and identifying and remediating gaps, risks and issues
• interpreting the application of policy to complex data and analytics use cases and providing timely, practical and actionable advice to stakeholders that balances risk and value
• partnering with stakeholders to integrate policies into organisational culture, processes and practices.

We embrace the strength of diversity – through our people and the perspectives they bring.

We are committed to inclusive recruitment practices and encourage applications from people with disability or neurodivergence, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments can be provided throughout the selection process.

Our ideal candidate:

• is highly experienced in at least one of the following areas:
  • Policy design and implementation: developing and implementing governance policies, frameworks, guidelines, standards and/or processes
  • Policy oversight and assurance: developing and implementing governance and assurance programs, activities and reporting
  • Policy interpretation and advice: interpreting legislation, regulations, policies and guidelines into practical, risk-based advice
• has a strong understanding of data and analytics (including AI and automation) or related IT disciplines
• cultivates complex business partner relationships, tailors communication with credibility, and influences and effectively negotiates outcomes across diverse and competing interests
• has a proven ability to lead others in a fast-paced environment, uplifting capability through coaching, mentoring and knowledge transfer
• has demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking to arrive at balanced positions, manage conflicting priorities and deliver measurable outcomes
• leads the analysis of complex information to identify risks and issues, providing evidence-based recommendations and high-quality briefs to support executive decision-making and strategic objectives.

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