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SalaryAt Allens, our business teams are also specialists in their field, using their unique knowledge and expertise to solve critical client and business challenges.
As the Data Governance Engineer you will be a part of our Infrastructure team. The Data Governance Engineer is responsible for the day-to-day execution and management of Data Governance practices to ensure the firm's data assets are well-managed, secure and compliant with relevant regulations.
This role can be based in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane.
As a Data Governance Engineer you will:
- Support enterprise tooling solutions to implement and enforce Data Governance practices.
- Maintain best practices on technology systems – including group policy management and data retention policies.
- Research and recommend new technologies, propose new efficiencies and be mindful of cost effectiveness.
- Implement data classification schemes to identify sensitivity levels, handling and access controls for data assets.
- Work with the security team to ensure data encryption, masking, and access management.
- Perform periodic data security assessments and address potential vulnerabilities.
- Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to establish Data Governance policies and procedures.
- Monitor adherence to Data Governance policies and report compliance.
- Assist system owners with the development and implementation of data retention policies and procedures in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Manage key relationships by building a professional reputation with data owners to implement and enforce Data Governance practices.
About you
You will have:
- Experience in a large corporate environment preferred.
- Minimum of five years with large-scale data management experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion;
- Proven capability to work diligently with meticulous attention to detail and minimal supervision;
- Ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse, multi-disciplinary team
- Strong understanding of data management best practices and industry standards.
- Familiarity with data privacy regulations and compliance standards.
- Proven experience in Data Governance, classification, loss prevention and retention.
- Proficiency in Data Governance, analysis and visualisation tools.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Purview suite preferred.
- Attention to detail and a strong commitment to maintaining data integrity.
- Industry qualifications such as relevant Microsoft Azure or M365 certifications will be highly regarded
In joining Allens, you will receive unparalleled learning and development opportunities. You will be challenged, supported and guided as you learn and develop, and will be encouraged to grow. We foster greatness, and will coach and support you to meet your goals and aspirations.
Our unique Career Deal allows you to take control of your career and provides a transparent approach to career development.
Our perks
Our benefits include:
- Financial: market competitive fixed remuneration; salary continuance insurance, employee recruitment referral program, discounts at hundreds of suppliers including retail outlets, health and travel insurance, charity matched funding program.
- Health and wellbeing: fully subsidised gym memberships, annual flu vaccinations, skin checks, in-house snacks and catered meals, subsidised sporting and social activities, emergency childcare, Employee Assistance Program including confidential counselling, wellbeing coaching and financial coaching for employees and their families and regular wellbeing sessions with our in-house consulting Psychologist.
- Flexibility: hybrid and flexible working arrangements to support you in your work and life commitments and passions, equipment to support working from home.
- Leave: ability to purchase additional annual leave, access to an enhanced, inclusive and flexible
Allens is also proud to invest in our communities, giving you the opportunity to make a difference through our work on reconciliation, the environment and other social justice issues as well as our workplace giving and volunteering programs.
About Allens
is a leading international law firm with a proud 200-year heritage of shaping the future for our clients, our people and the communities in which we work. From playing a pioneering role in the development of legislation and regulatory frameworks in the Asian region, to acting on numerous 'firsts' across a range of industry and community issues, it is in our DNA to make a difference and help shape what our world looks like. Our alliance with Linklaters connects our clients and teams with an international network of legal leaders that spans 41 offices in 26 countries. We value personal growth and career progression equally. Through our in-depth career coaching, focus on innovation, and international secondment program, we aim to create future leaders in the legal industry.
How to apply?
We'd love to hear from you so please click "apply now"! If you would like to find out more, please visit or listen to our podcast to hear real stories from real people about life at Allens. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please phone Zahra Nowrouz Tafreshi, Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant on +61 404 023 012.
At Allens, our culture is made up of unique backgrounds and varying life experiences. We celebrate our people's differences across gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, cultural backgrounds, First Nations communities, and family and caring arrangements. If you require adjustments to fully participate in our application process, please contact us at . We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align, please express your interest by emailing us at . The right role for you might be just around the corner!
