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Head of Data
Essential Services Commission —Melbourne VIC
- $142,790 - $191,084 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- AI
- Leadership
10d
Head of Digital Services
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- Full-time
- AI
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Hickory —Southbank VIC
- Management
- Leadership
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
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- Full-time
- Management
- Budgeting
- Leadership
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Air Liquide —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Finance
- Bachelor's degree
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Parental leave
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Naviam —Melbourne VIC
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XY Sense —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Communication skills
Head of GRC
Triskele Labs —Melbourne VIC
- $170,000 - $200,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Leadership
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Head of Operational Excellence
Asahi Beverages —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Manufacturing
- Leadership
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Head of Engineering
Blinq —Melbourne VIC
- Hybrid work
- AI
- Annual leave
Head of Omnichannel Transformation
Link Group —Docklands VIC
- CRM software
- Analysis skills
- Financial services
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
Head of Privacy, Data Enablement and RAI
Sportsbet —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- AI
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- On-the-job training
14d
Ocean Freight Finance Controller
DHL —Melbourne VIC
- In-person
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Head of Digital
Online Education Services —Cremorne VIC
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- AI
- Leadership
- Marketing
- Health insurance
- Parental leave
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9d
Head of Cybersecurity
Accent Group —Cremorne VIC
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- In-person
- Leadership
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Head of Asset Management
City of Melbourne —Melbourne VIC
- Contract
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Leadership
- Parental leave
1d
Head of Payroll
City of Darebin —Darebin VIC
- ERP systems
- Communication skills
1d
Head of Risk Assessments
NAB —Melbourne City Centre VIC
- Full-time
- Leadership
10d
Information Systems Co-ordinator
Interiors Aeroservices —Tullamarine VIC
- $77,000 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Analysis skills
- In-person
Quick Apply
3d
Head of Engineering
Prophet Tech Pty Ltd —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- AI

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Head of Data

Essential Services Commission -
Melbourne VIC

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Job Details

Full-time
$142,790 - $191,084 a year
10 days ago

Qualifications

Data modelling
AI
Leadership

Full Job Description

Overview

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time

Salary: $142,790 - $191,084

Grade: VPS 6

Occupation: IT and telecommunications

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 10942

About the role

The Head of Data is responsible for establishing and progressively building the commission’s enterprise data capability so that data is trusted, well managed and used to support regulatory decision-making, operational efficiency and digital transformation.

This is a hands-on senior specialist and leadership role for a pragmatic data practitioner who can set direction, build foundations and work alongside business and technology teams to deliver practical and innovative data improvements. The role will lead the development of fit for purpose data governance, priority data products, data quality practices, metadata, lineage, stewardship and common data definitions.

Working closely with the CIO, IT leaders and business areas, the role will support the design and delivery of data platforms, data pipelines, analytics ready datasets and governed semantic models. It will also introduce practical DataOps practices and support safe, accountable use of AI assisted data tools.

The role will provide organisation wide leadership through influence, business partnering, coaching, vendor engagement and matrix delivery. The role will help reduce reliance on manual spreadsheets and undocumented extracts, improve confidence in reporting and analytics, and build the data foundations needed for responsible AI and better regulatory decision making.

This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is 570 Bourke Street, Melbourne with hybrid work arrangements available.

Key accountabilities

Design and establish a pragmatic enterprise data governance model, including data ownership, stewardship, data quality, metadata, lineage, classification, access and lifecycle practices.
Lead the development of priority data products and data foundations that improve reporting, insight, regulatory intelligence and trusted decision-making across the commission.
Work hands-on with internal teams, vendors and partners to shape and, where required, build data pipelines, data models, data integration patterns and analytics-ready datasets using fit for purpose cloud and Microsoft-aligned platforms.
Introduce practical DataOps practices, including source control, repeatable data pipelines, automated testing, release controls, quality checks, documentation and monitoring.
Explore and apply AI-assisted DataOps safely and pragmatically, including schema mapping, transformation scaffolding, test generation, documentation and pipeline troubleshooting, with appropriate human review and governance.

Please refer to the attached position description for the principal functions and key selection criteria.

How to apply

Click the ‘apply now’ button to be redirected to our recruitment platform, where you may need to create an account to submit your application.

All applications should include:

a resume; and
a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria, highlighting your skills and relevant experience in relation to the role.

For further information about the role, please contact David Martin, CIO at [email protected]

Our commitment to fostering a diverse, inclusive and flexible workplace

Be part of a highly respected and professional organisation that allows you to apply your knowledge while supporting flexible working arrangements that allow you to balance work and life. You’ll be working in a dynamic and collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth.

We are Equal Employment Opportunity employer with inclusive leaders committed to driving a workplace culture that prioritises equity, safety, respect, and flexibility for all staff. We uphold the principles of Aboriginal self-determination in caring for our community.

We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of any age, gender identity, parental/carer status, ability, religion, or cultural backgrounds.

If you require any adjustments to equitably participate in the recruitment process, or need an alternative format to any of the application material, please contact [email protected] for support.

Other relevant information

Applicants must have corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period to be appointed to this role. Ongoing positions are only available to Australian/New Zealand citizens or Australian Permanent Residents.

Preferred applicants are required to undergo mandatory pre-employment screening, which includes a national criminal history check, right to work verification, qualification checks, statutory declaration disclosing any previous misconduct investigations and declaration of private interests.

Applications close Monday 8 June 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

25 May 2026

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