Data Governance Manager

Sydney, NSW
Permanent
Full-time

13 days ago

The Opportunity:As Data Governance Manager, you will play a strategic role in delivering sustainable growth for Seven. You will be responsible for defining, implementing, and overseeing our data governance framework, ensuring that data across the business is accurate, secure, and compliant with privacy regulations. As we put data at the heart of all we do, this is a pivotal role in protecting the integrity of our data assets while enabling the business to innovate with confidence.In this role you will work cross-functionally with content, marketing, sales, product, and technology teams to establish best practices in data quality, metadata management, compliance, and usage. Reporting to Director, Data and Growth and based in South Eveleigh, Sydney you will:

Develop, implement, and maintain the company-wide data governance strategy, policies, and standards.
Establish data stewardship roles and responsibilities across business units.
Lead the creation and enforcement of data classification frameworks to control sensitive data access.
Ensure alignment with GDPR, CCPA, OAIC, and the upcoming Privacy Act reform.
Define and monitor KPIs for data quality (accuracy, completeness, timeliness, consistency).
Introduce automated data validation and cleansing processes to maintain accuracy in large-scale audience datasets.
Champion a data-driven culture by educating teams on data governance principles and best practices.
Identify and mitigate risks associated with data handling, storage, and transfer.

About You:You are a trusted advisor and cross-functional collaborator with an agile mindset and strong leadership skills.You will have:

Proven experience (5+ years) in data governance, data management, or a related field, ideally within media, digital, or technology sectors.
Strong understanding of privacy regulations and data protection laws (GDPR, CCPA, OAIC).
Familiarity with data governance tools and platforms (e.g., Collibra, Alation, Informatica).

Why Seven?We're looking for people like you to join on our mission to be the most connected news, sport and entertainment brand in Australia.Seven is where you can come to make a difference - in your career, in our company and in the lives of 19 million Australians that we reach each month.At the heart of our culture is the belief that creativity thrives on connection and collaboration - it's where the magic happens. Our offices across the country buzz with energy and inspiring interactions that can transform to magic on screen.Some of our perks:

Recognition and Rewards programs:

Our peer nominated “Moments that move us” program recognises and rewards our people who shine bright by living our values every day.
Time to manage life events:

Community Volunteering, Domestic and Family Violence Leave, Compassionate leave, Personal and Annual leave.
Fertility leave: Up to 5 days paid per year
Parental leave: Up to 14 weeks for the Primary Carer (dependent on service) and up to 3 weeks for the Secondary Carer (dependent on service)
Total wellbeing approach:

Nutritional, Exercise, Financial, Legal and Emotional wellbeing support via our EAP, Health and Wellbeing programs, and bespoke onsite events.
Learn your own way:

Own your learning by accessing our Leading@SWM and Accelerate@SWM programs. Decide what and when you learn with a mix of just in time online learning and facilitated programs.
Be mentored by the best in the business as part of our SPARK Mentoring program.

Better TogetherOur “Better Together” Employee Advocacy Groups drive diversity, and inclusion efforts across the company ensuring that Seven is an authentic workplace where everybody belongs. We're proud to be Australia's first media company to achieve the WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality certification and partners with UN Women. In 2023 we launched our RAP as our commitment to reconciliation with Indigenous and First Nations communities and providing education and meaningful accountability for Seven and our people.Our Valuesare our compass. They serve as our roadmap to lead us not just to deliver great work but help to shape everything we do.Your Professional Adventure Awaits...Ready to embark on your career adventure? Apply now and become an integral part of shaping the future of Australian media.The Seven Network is an equal-opportunity employer, and we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.Recruitment Agencies: The Seven Network does not accept any unsolicited agency resumes and will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.Advertised: 22 Aug 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 12 Sep 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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