At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead data governance frameworks and oversee compliance for sensitive research data.
- Company: Join a leading Australian organisation known for innovative research and diversity.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development, and the chance to shape data governance.
- Other info: Opportunity to lead a small expert team and influence global health initiatives.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on health research while upholding privacy and security standards.
- Qualifications: Postgraduate qualifications in relevant fields and experience managing sensitive data.
The predicted salary is between 121500 - 148500 $ per year.
The Opportunity
Our client one of Australia’s industry leaders known for ground-breaking intensive research.
Our client values difference and diversity; come to work being yourself and develop your career in exciting ways.
The Role
Due to an exciting project, our client is seeking a Principal Data Governance and Compliance Lead to join the team.
In this senior leadership role, you’ll set the standard for how a leading organisation manages, shares and protects its data, unlocking research and innovation that make a real difference, while upholding the highest standards of privacy, security and ethics.
Key Responsibilities
- Establish and lead data governance and compliance frameworks for sensitive and clinical data.
- Negotiate and oversee data sharing agreements with external partners.
- Guide secure data infrastructure in line with ISO 27001 and ISO 42001.
- Contribute strategic advice as part of the senior leadership team.
- Provide direct supervision of up to five team members.
- Working with research leaders across the organisation.
- Governing research data globally.
About You
- Postgraduate qualifications in Science, IT, Law or Data Governance, or equivalent experience
- Proven expertise managing sensitive data in regulated environments, ideally health, research or government
- Strong knowledge of privacy and security standards, including ISO 27001 (ISO 42001 highly regarded )
- A track record of governance that enables research rather than hinders it
- Exceptional leadership, negotiation and stakeholder skills
- Strategic thinking with a proactive approach to risk.
In return, you’ll have exposure to global health and research pathways the autonomy to build a governance function from the ground up, lead a small expert team, and sit at the senior leadership table of a flagship research initiative, shaping how sensitive health data drives research that improves lives.
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