Data Compliance Analyst (3-Month Contract) (Adelaide)

A leading institution in Adelaide is seeking a Data Compliance Analyst to play a pivotal role in a large-scale legacy system decommissioning programme. This opportunity offers you the chance to work closely with business stakeholders, legal and privacy teams, and records management experts to ensure data and records are managed responsibly and in accordance with regulatory requirements. You will be instrumental in assessing, classifying, retaining, and disposing of data within legacy systems, making decisions that are practical, defensible, and aligned with legislation such as the Privacy Act and State Records Act (SA). The role begins with a pilot group of systems-including Oracle CX Cloud-before expanding across a portfolio of approximately 100 applications. With flexible working arrangements, supportive leadership, and exposure to complex enterprise environments, this position is ideal for someone who thrives on collaboration and values making a meaningful impact through responsible data governance. What you'll do: As a Data Compliance Analyst based in Adelaide, you will be at the heart of a transformative programme aimed at responsibly managing data within legacy systems. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve engaging with diverse business units to understand their data needs, collaborating with legal and privacy specialists to interpret relevant legislation, and applying your expertise in records management to define compliant actions for retention or disposal. You will facilitate discussions that bridge technical understanding with practical application, ensuring all decisions are well-documented and defensible. By focusing initially on a pilot group of systems-including Oracle CX Cloud-you will help set standards that scale across an extensive portfolio. Success in this role requires strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to upholding regulatory standards while supporting organisational objectives.
- Engage directly with business stakeholders to identify, classify, and understand the context of records held within legacy systems.
- Assess the value and obligations associated with data stored in various applications, ensuring alignment with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Define compliant retention and disposal actions for records based on legislative frameworks such as the Privacy Act and State Records Act (SA).
- Act as the link between subject matter experts, Data Governance teams, Records Management professionals, and Legal/Privacy advisors to facilitate practical decision-making.
- Support the assessment and decommissioning of approximately 100 legacy applications by initially focusing on a pilot group including Oracle CX Cloud (Sales & Service).
- Interpret and apply retention schedules in complex environments to ensure defensible disposal practices are followed.
- Identify compliance risks related to data retention and disposal activities within enterprise systems.
- Provide expert advice on records lifecycle management, including archiving strategies for regulated environments.
- Facilitate workshops or meetings with business areas to clarify record types within systems and support cooperative solutions.
- Maintain accurate documentation of retention decisions, disposal actions, and compliance risk assessments throughout the project lifecycle. What you bring: Your proven experience as a Data Compliance Analyst will enable you to bring valuable insights into records lifecycle management within regulated environments. You possess strong interpersonal skills that foster collaboration among business stakeholders, legal advisors, and technical teams. Your deep knowledge of privacy legislation ensures that all actions taken are compliant and defensible. You have worked extensively with enterprise systems-such as CRM or ERP platforms-and can interpret complex retention schedules effectively. Your facilitation abilities allow you to elicit critical information from subject matter experts while maintaining accurate documentation throughout project phases. Whether advising on archiving strategies or supporting decommissioning efforts for legacy applications, your commitment to responsible data governance sets you apart as an asset to any organisation.
- Expertise in records management and retention principles demonstrated through practical experience providing advice on data lifecycle management.
- Deep understanding of retention schedules applied within complex enterprise environments such as CRM or ERP platforms.
- Solid knowledge of Australian privacy legislation including the Privacy Act; familiarity with State Records Act 1997 (SA) is highly desirable.
- Proven ability to engage collaboratively with business stakeholders to identify record types, clarify system usage, and understand data context.
- Strong facilitation skills enabling effective elicitation of information from subject matter experts across multiple departments.
- Experience identifying compliance risks associated with data retention or disposal activities within regulated settings.
- Ability to support defensible disposal practices by interpreting legislation in real-world scenarios.
- Familiarity with enterprise technology environments including SaaS platforms like Oracle CX Cloud; understanding how data is structured within applications is advantageous.
- Qualification in Records Management, Information Management, Archives, Law, Privacy or related discipline-or equivalent professional experience.
- Desirable: Experience supporting legacy system decommissioning projects or working within government/higher education sectors. What sets this company apart: This institution is renowned for its commitment to responsible data governance and regulatory compliance. Employees benefit from flexible working arrangements that promote work-life balance while encouraging professional development through ongoing training opportunities. The organisation fosters an inclusive environment where collaboration is valued across all levels-from business stakeholders to legal advisors-ensuring every voice is heard when making important decisions about data management. Supportive leadership empowers staff members by providing guidance throughout complex projects such as legacy system decommissioning. With access to cutting-edge enterprise technology environments-including CRM platforms like Oracle CX Cloud-you will have ample opportunity to expand your expertise while contributing meaningfully toward organisational goals. Generous pension contributions further enhance the advantages package available for those who choose to join this respected team. What's next: If you are ready to make a significant impact by shaping responsible data practices within a collaborative environment, this is your opportunity-apply now! Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply. To apply, please click "Apply" or contact Matheus Leão on 61 8 8216 3532 or ********@robertwalters.com.au for a confidential discussion. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3s5362