Data Governance Analyst

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About the Role
Avant is establishing an integrated, business-led data governance function that bridges the gap between business and IT, modernises processes and supports the organisation in achieving its strategic objectives.
Reporting to the Group Data Governance Manager, this role will partner with Data Owners and Data Stewards to drive understanding of and alignment with the Data Governance Framework, internal policies and regulatory obligations (including CPG235, the Privacy Act, and CPS230).
You will play a key role in embedding the organisation’s Data Governance Framework and standards across business functions, leveraging platforms such as Databricks and Microsoft Purview. Working closely with data engineers and analysts, you will help shape how data products are built, maintained and governed.
This is a hands-on, systems-focused role, ideal for someone with strong SQL, ETL and data pipeline expertise who is passionate about improving data quality, trust and value across the organisation.

Key Accountabilities:
Support the development, implementation, and embedment of the Data Governance Framework, including policies, standards, processes, and metrics
Promote consistent data governance and management practices across Avant by maintaining the Business Glossary, Data Catalogue, and Data Dictionary
Coordinate and lead data quality remediation initiatives, partnering with business stakeholders to identify, manage, and resolve data issues
Collaborate with data engineers and analysts to ensure governance principles are embedded into data products and pipelines
Contribute to the ongoing improvement of data governance practices, tools, and capabilities
Key skills and experience required
Knowledge of Microsoft Purview is ESSENTIAL
3+ years’ experience across data governance, data management or data analytics space, including implementing relevant frameworks, policies and standards
Experience in a regulated environment, financial services or insurance
Knowledge of data governance frameworks and methodologies, including data classification, sensitive labelling, data quality, metadata management
Sound understanding of data management best practices and industry standards
Experience working with customer data
Proficient in SQL, with experience in data warehousing, ETL pipelines, and BI/reporting integration
Proven experience managing or supporting enterprise data tools (e.g. Informatica, Collibra, Alex Solutions)
Experience with metadata management, data modelling and data lineage tracking
Confident managing data issues from profiling through to root cause resolution
About Avant
For over 130 years, Avant has stood by Australian medical professionals. As the nation's leading medical defence organisation, we represent 95,000 health practitioners and medical students, more than 52% of Australia's doctors.

Join an organisation with purpose, one that genuinely exists to support its members and improve healthcare in Australia. You'll work with committed, passionate colleagues in an environment that values both rigour and collaboration.
For further information, please contact Sue Allen, Talent Acquisition Business Partner on 0429XXXXXX.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Avant supports doctors so they can serve Australia's diverse communities. Having diversity in our workforce brings valuable perspectives and strengthens our ability to support healthcare professionals.
We therefore welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, and those with caring responsibilities.
Our inclusive workplace is somewhere everyone can succeed.
Ready to join us? If you're passionate about supporting Australia's healthcare professionals, we'd love to hear from you. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please don't hesitate to contact us at [email protected]