Data Governance Analyst

Wesfarmers Health was formed in March 2022, with the acquisition of Australian Pharmaceutical Industries (API). Our supporting portfolio of brands includes Priceline, Priceline Pharmacy, Soul Pattinson Chemist, Pharmacist Advice, Clear Skincare Clinics, InstantScripts and SILK Laser Clinics.  

About us:

Since our humble beginnings in 1910, we've grown from a small co-operative of three pharmacies to a national organisation and one of Australia's leading health, beauty, and wellness companies.

Wesfarmers Health includes 73 company-owned Priceline stores, 396 Priceline pharmacy franchise stores and 89 Clear Skincare clinics and is also a wholesale distributor of pharmaceutical goods. In 2023, the Health division expanded its digital and medical aesthetics offering with the acquisitions of telehealth provider InstantScripts, as well as the SILK Group, who operates a network of around 140 wholly-owned, joint venture and franchised clinics.  The division employs more than 3600 team members.

About the role:

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Data Governance Analyst to join our Data & Analytics/Data Governance team. Based at our Docklands Support Office, and reporting to the Data Governance Manager, you will be responsible for implementing the Data Governance framework across the Wesfarmers Health businesses, ensuring adherence to Data Governance policies and standards, and promoting good Data Governance practices. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with various stakeholders to maintain the data map, develop and maintain data controls, support data sharing agreements, and assess data and privacy risks on projects.

What you'll do:

• Work with the Data Governance cohort across Wesfarmers to develop Data Governance standards and processes for effective data management throughout the data life cycle.
• Collaborate with the Data Governance Manager, Data Owners, Data Stewards, and Data Users to implement data controls specified in Data Governance policies and standards.
• Monitor compliance with data control requirements and assess the performance of controls.
• Contribute to Data Council reports, providing updates on the implementation of the Data Governance framework, control performance, and escalation of critical issues for discussion and resolution by council members.
• Develop and maintain a data register, including clear ownership, stewardship, classification, allowed usage, retention periods, and data sharing principles.
• Deliver the Data Retention Schedule for Wesfarmers Health, including developing a template and progressing its development and maintenance in alignment with the Data Governance plan.
• Develop and publish data policies and standards in collaboration with stakeholders, covering areas such as Data Quality, Data Usage, and Data Access.
• Support the development of data sharing agreements both internally within Wesfarmers and externally with third parties.
• Work with project managers to identify and manage data and privacy risks in projects through threshold assessments and detailed assessments.

What you'll bring:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Data Governance, data management, or a related field, preferably within health or retail industries.
• At least 3 years of experience in risk or compliance.
• Compliance, Risk and or Legal experience.
• Experience with Australian Privacy Laws and health laws related to data preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence others effectively.
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills to work with diverse stakeholders in a complex business environment.
• Ability to balance risk and compliance requirements with commercial objectives.
• Proven ability to build strong working relationships and achieve objectives.
• Self-motivated and able to work autonomously.
• High attention to detail and excellent time management skills.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Experience with Snowflake, Azure, PowerBI and Data Governance tools advantageous.

Why us?

• A fantastic work culture based off our four Ways of Working - Be well, Show You Care, Make it Better and Act Now.
• Flexible working that is balanced with our organisational need to create connections and enable collaboration.
• Ongoing professional development and career opportunities across the Wesfarmers Health Division and the broader Wesfarmers Group.
• Access to employee benefits across Wesfarmers including team member discounts at Bunnings, Kmart, Target, Officeworks, OnePass, Priceline and Clear Skincare Clinics.
• ‘We Love Your Work' recognition program. Team members can recognise their peers, team or other business units, with winners taking part in our annual awards.
• Novated leasing options
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - available to all team members and their immediate family members, 24/7, 365 days a year.
• Beautiful outdoor terrace for work and recreation.
• Food, coffee and health & wellbeing facilities onsite including a landlord operated gym
• Dedicated end of trip facilities (cycle racks, showers, lockers).

This is an opportunity to join a highly regarded and established company offering excellent career prospects and team member benefits. Wesfarmers Health is also committed to supporting the Workplace Gender Equality Agency requirements. For more information about Wesfarmers Health please visit wesfarmers.com.au/our-businesses/wesfarmers-health.

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