Data Lead

The Opportunity

• 3-year fixed term contact
• Competitive remuneration package

The Data Lead is a pivotal senior role within the Business Optimisation Strategy (BOS) program with primary accountability to BOS and a strong strategic partnership with the Enterprise Data Office (EDO).

Reporting to the BOS program and with a formal dotted line to the EDO this role acts as the key conduit between enterprise data leadership and program delivery. It ensures that all data related activity across ERP ESM Payroll and associated platforms is aligned to UNSW enterprise data strategy governance quality and compliance standards.

The role provides authoritative data governance leadership within the BOS program while actively representing EDO priorities standards and risk considerations in program design and execution. Through this dual alignment Data Lead enables effective collaboration clear accountability and informed decision making across BOS and EDO without diluting program ownership or delivery accountability.

This position plays a critical role in embedding enterprise data governance into large scale transformation outcomes supporting UNSW broader data maturity objectives while ensuring pragmatic and timely program delivery

The Organisation

UNSW isnt like other places youve worked. Yes were a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. But what makes us different isnt only what we do its how we do it. Together we are driven to be thoughtful practical and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. Its the reason were Australias number one university for impact and among the nations Top 20 employers. And its why we come to campus each day.

Benefits and Culture :

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to UNSW benefits including :

Who you are

You will need to have demonstrated expertise in organisational change stakeholder engagement and program delivery with the ability to embed transformation and deliver long-term value. Along with :

To apply : Please submit your CV and Cover Letter addressing the Skills and Experience required via the APPLY button.

Contact : Kim Symons - Talent Acquisition Manager e :

Applications close : 11.55pm Sunday 15

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February2026.

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds those living with disabilities members of the LGBTIQ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Pre-Employment Checks

Aligned with UNSWs focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety ethical conduct and strong integrity preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.

These pre-employment checks may include a combination of some of the following checks : -

Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.

Key Skills

Administrative Skills,Facilities Management,Biotechnology,Creative Production,Design And Estimation,Architecture

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1