Senior Data Governance & Strategy Specialist (Perth)

NTT Data are seeking an experienced Data Governance & Strategy Specialist to play a pivotal role in a high profile AI Uplift Program. This is a unique opportunity to shape how data is governed, structured, and leveraged enabling scalable, responsible AI adoption across a complex organisation.
- Initial 3 month contract
- Perth location – 3 days per week in office This is a high impact, strategic role where you’ll establish strong data foundations, embed governance frameworks, and align data initiatives to unlock meaningful AI and analytics value. Key Responsibilities:
- Define and deliver an enterprise data strategy aligned to AI and analytics outcomes
- Establish and operationalise data governance frameworks (policies, standards, ownership, controls)
- Improve data quality, metadata management, lineage, and accessibility across key data domains
- Ensure data readiness for AI use cases, partnering closely with data science and business teams
- Contribute to responsible AI governance, including data controls, transparency, and auditability
- Engage senior stakeholders to align data initiatives with business priorities and value outcomes
- Facilitate the definition of data domains, ownership, and stewardship models Key Requirements:
- 10+ years in data governance, data strategy, or enterprise data management
- Proven track record supporting analytics or AI-enabled transformation programs
- Deep knowledge of: -


- Data governance frameworks and operating models
- Data quality, metadata, and data cataloguing practices
- Contemporary data platforms (e.g. Azure, Fabric, Databricks, AWS)
- Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing capability
- A delivery-focused mindset—balancing best practice with real-world outcomes
- Background in mining, energy, utilities, or heavy industry environments
- Exposure to AI/ML programs or digital transformation initiatives
- Familiarity with frameworks such as DAMA-DMBOK, DCAM
- Experience with tools like Purview, Collibra, or Alation Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today. For more information about this or other opportunities, please contact Steph Hodak. Please quote our job reference number 671450. About us NTT Ltd. is a global ICT provider, employing more than 40,000 people in a diverse and dynamic workplace, and delivering services in over 200 countries and regions. We partner with organizations around the world to shape and achieve outcomes through intelligent technology solutions. For us, intelligent means data driven, connected, digital, and secure. NTT is proud to be an equal opportunity employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, veteran status, or other protected category. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rgqc9