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Data Governance Senior Services Consultant – Federal Government (Data & AI)
About the client:
Our client is a leading consultancy supporting federal government initiatives in data governance and analytics. This role contributes to the Data & AI program, focusing on technical administration and implementation of IBM data governance solutions.
About the role:
We are seeking a Data Governance Senior Services Consultant to support the deployment and optimisation of enterprise data governance platforms. You’ll work closely with senior data analysts and business users to implement and maintain metadata management, data lineage, stewardship, and quality controls using IBM tools.
Key Responsibilities:
This is a 150-day contract role with potential for extension, commencing October 2025, based on-site or remote in Hobart, Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney, or Brisbane. You’ll lead technical data governance efforts in a high-impact federal program.
How to Apply
Please upload your resume to apply. We will be in touch with further instructions for suitably skilled candidates. You may be required to complete selection criteria to finalise your application.
📩 For more information, please get in touch with Farbar Siddiq at farbars@whizdom.com.au or call 0489 922 211
Senior Data Governance Consultant
| Job title : | Senior Data Governance Consultant |
| Contract type : | Contract |
| Location : | Sydney |
| Sectors : | |
| Salary : | $100 - $140 p/Hour Inclusive Super |
| Start date : | 2025-09-02 00:00:00 |
| Duration : | 6.00 Months |
| Job Reference : | V-55670 |
| Contact name : | Farbar Siddiq |
| Contact email : | farbars@whizdom.com.au |
| Job published : | about 8 hours ago |
About the client:
Our client is a leading consultancy supporting federal government initiatives in data governance and analytics. This role contributes to the Data & AI program, focusing on technical administration and implementation of IBM data governance solutions.
About the role:
We are seeking a Data Governance Senior Services Consultant to support the deployment and optimisation of enterprise data governance platforms. You’ll work closely with senior data analysts and business users to implement and maintain metadata management, data lineage, stewardship, and quality controls using IBM tools.
Key Responsibilities:
- Administer IBM Cloud Pak for Data (CPD), IBM Knowledge Catalog (IKC), IBM Manta Data Lineage, and IBM Data Product Hub.
- Connect and automate scanning of analytics storage platforms to catalogue and maintain data holdings.
- Automate data classification and metadata harvesting for discoverability and sharing.
- Display data provenance and lineage to support compliance and legal authority.
- Monitor and baseline data quality to support analytics and identify issues.
- Control data access and maintain detailed usage logs.
- Minimum 5 years of industry experience in data governance.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Hands-on experience with IKC, CPD administration, IBM Manta, and Data Product Hub.
- Proven ability to work across teams and support business users.
- Australian Citizenship.
- NV1 Government Security Clearance (or in progress).
This is a 150-day contract role with potential for extension, commencing October 2025, based on-site or remote in Hobart, Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney, or Brisbane. You’ll lead technical data governance efforts in a high-impact federal program.
How to Apply
Please upload your resume to apply. We will be in touch with further instructions for suitably skilled candidates. You may be required to complete selection criteria to finalise your application.
📩 For more information, please get in touch with Farbar Siddiq at farbars@whizdom.com.au or call 0489 922 211