Data Governance Specialist

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Job role insights

  • Date posted

    September 24, 2026

  • Closing date

    December 23, 2026

  • Location

    Sydney

  • Salary

    $123,500 - $208,000 /year

  • Career level

    Senior Level

  • Experience

    4 – 7 Years

Description

Macquarie Group is currently seeking an accomplished and driven Data Governance Specialist to join their specialized team based in Sydney, Australia. In this role, you will be part of a forward-thinking global financial organization that empowers its people to drive innovation, deliver high-impact commercial outcomes, and build sustainable career pathways.

The People and Culture Workforce Insights team enables better decision-making through trusted workforce data, insights and governance. Working closely with teams across People and Culture, technology and data functions, we help ensure workforce data is well managed, appropriately controlled and used effectively to support business outcomes, innovation and emerging technologies. We are a global financial services group operating in 30 markets with 57 years of . At Macquarie, you’re that is fulfilling and creates value. You will bring your insights and expertise to the task at hand and feel supported as you make your own kind of impact for a better future.

Opportunity Overview & Quick Facts

Requisition ID: #24336
Location: Sydney, Australia
Organization: Macquarie Group
Career Level: Senior Level
Experience Level: 4 – 7 Years
Work Model: Hybrid / Flexible Working
Remuneration: $123,500 – $208,000 AUD per annum
Employment Term: Permanent / Full Time

Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope

  • As a People & Culture Data Governance Specialist, you will help embed data governance and data management practices across People and Culture.
  • Working closely with data owners, product teams and technology partners, you will support the implementation of governance standards, review controls and evidence, and help ensure workforce data products and critical data uses meet enterprise requirements.
  • You will provide independent oversight and practical guidance across the data lifecycle, from source systems through to reporting and analytics.
  • Your work will support the consistent application of governance frameworks, strengthen data quality and controls, and enable the responsible use of data and emerging artificial intelligence capabilities.

Candidate Profile & Required Qualifications

  • Experience in data governance, data management, data risk, data quality, data analysis or a related discipline, with the ability to apply governance practices in a practical business environment
  • Knowledge of data governance platforms such as Collibra, including data ownership, business glossaries, metadata management and data lineage concepts
  • Understanding of end-to-end data flows and modern data environments, including source systems, cloud-based data platforms, data transformation processes, data warehouses and reporting solutions
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across business and technology teams, identify gaps, and provide constructive challenge while maintaining positive working relationships
  • Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills and a continuous improvement mindset. Experience delivering guidance, training or awareness activities is advantageous, as is knowledge of SQL, cloud technologies, artificial intelligence, automation or people data environments.

What Macquarie Offers & Comprehensive Rewards

  • 1 wellbeing leave day per year
  • Up to 5 additional service bonus leave days per year
  • Up to 20 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary caregivers along with 12 days of transition leave upon return to work, and 6 weeks’ paid leave for non-primary caregivers
  • 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching
  • Up to 12 months’ gender affirmation leave, including 6 weeks’ paid leave
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing benefits including skin and health checks, and flu vaccinations
  • Access to a wide range of salary packaging options
  • Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription

Core Competencies & Key Technical Focus

Data Governance Specialist Technology Steward

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