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Data Governance Specialist

Healthdirect Australia

Sydney, New South Wales, AustraliaOn Site

Original Job Summary

About Healthdirect Australia

At Healthdirect Australia, we work with purpose and dedication to help Australians manage and improve their health. Our virtual services include helplines, video call solutions, and websites, ensuring support any time of the day.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Head of Data Governance and Privacy, the Data Governance Specialist will shape a newly established role and build the future of data and AI governance. This role focuses on translating strategic vision into actionable outcomes, advising stakeholders, uplifting capability, and embedding governance pathways to ensure safe, responsible, and effective use of data and emerging technologies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Translate strategic vision into actionable outcomes.
  • Advise on data and AI governance challenges.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
  • Foster cross-functional collaboration and shared ownership.

Required Qualifications & Experience

  • Tertiary qualifications in information management, law, data science, technology, or a related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of data governance experience.
  • Experience with data/AI governance in complex organizations.
  • Familiarity with data protection laws, ethical AI, and data management standards.
  • Experience in developing or implementing governance frameworks, policies, or tools.

Why Work with Us

Join a team that values talent, diversity, and inclusive workplace culture. Enjoy benefits including flexible work arrangements (2 days per week in office at our Haymarket location), 14 weeks company-paid parental leave, a comprehensive wellbeing program, and curated learning opportunities.

Key skills/competency

  • Data Governance
  • AI Governance
  • Data Management
  • Risk Management
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Policy Development
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Advisory
  • Strategic Planning
  • Framework Implementation

How to Get Hired at Healthdirect Australia

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Highlight data governance achievements and certifications.
  • Showcase compliance expertise: Detail regulatory framework experiences.
  • Demonstrate advisory skills: Emphasize collaboration and communication.
  • Prepare for behavioral questions: Reflect on past governance challenges.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review data governance frameworks.
Study AI regulatory guidelines.
Update compliance policy knowledge.
Practice data risk assessment techniques.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a time you handled governance challenges.
Explain a conflict in cross-functional teams.
Discuss a successful advisory experience.
Share a moment of strategic decision-making.