SM Data Governance & Operations

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Transport for NSW is recruiting a Senior Manager Data Governance & Operations to lead onsite at Macquarie Park, driving data governance strategy to keep data trusted and compliant. You will own data stewardship, enable safe data sharing, and lead governance operations, training and continuous improvement while managing governance forums and team performance. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in data governance, data management and data sharing within privacy and regulatory contexts, and strong stakeholder engagement. To apply, tailor your CV to show governance programs with measurable outcomes, demonstrate leadership and cross-functional collaboration, review the role description, apply by 6 July 2026, and contact Jade Sherwood with questions. Flexible work options and inclusion are highlighted.

You’re accountable for your actions and those of your team and you collaborate and support others to consistently deliver on your promises.

You bring structure, mitigation and education to our organisation. Our records and datasets are vast and varied. This is your opportunity to safeguard critical infrastructure, order and protect sensitive data, and defend against emerging cyber threats. You'll be part of an expert team who protect against thousands of threats every day.

In this role, you'll:

You will be involved in leading enterprise data governance strategy, establishing frameworks, policies and standards to ensure trusted, compliant and high-quality data across the organisation.

 
You will support the embedding of data ownership, stewardship and governance practices, driving adoption of curated data products and enabling safe data sharing and data democratisation.

 
You will be responsible for leading governance operations and stakeholder engagement, including advisory services, training programs, continuous improvement initiatives and managing governance forums and team performance.

For more information on this position and business unit,  view the role description and information pack.

About you

You have extensive experience in data governance, data management and data sharing frameworks within complex environments, with a strong understanding of privacy, regulatory and lifecycle considerations.

 
You have excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence across business units and drive adoption of governance practices and standards.

 
You are a strong leader with proven experience managing teams and governance operations, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to deliver continuous improvement outcomes.

Join us

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