Data Strategy & Governance Specialist

We're on the hunt for a Data Strategy & Governance Specialist to drive strategic, scalable data practices that power transformation and measurable business impact. In this pivotal role, you'll shape and deliver enterprise-wide strategy, harness insights and performance metrics, and embed data-driven thinking to elevate both operational effectiveness and innovation. If you're passionate about unlocking business value through strategy delivery and analytics-led transformation - we want you on our team.

Your Role in Action

• Lead the continuous refresh and maintenance of our Data & Analytics strategy and data governance frameworks to keep pace with evolving business needs and industry best practices.
• Translate insights into action – continuously review enterprise strategies, internal challenges and industry trends to refine strategy, using research and data to identify new opportunities and ensure relevance.
• Measure what matters – define and track metrics to assess progress of strategy, ensure accountability, and demonstrate the business impact of data and AI initiatives.
• Find ways to drive the strategy across the whole business, from strategy to outcome, and work with areas across the business to deepen their understanding
• Influence enterprise operations by integrating data governance into everyday business processes and aligning with strategic objectives
• Strengthen our data governance foundation – maintain data governance frameworks and guidelines that ensure clarity, consistency, and scalability across the organisation.
• Champion collaboration - lead forums and working groups that bring people together to co-create and adopt smarter governance.

What Makes You a Great Fit 

• Background in Information Technology with proven experience in strategic planning – skilled at developing and delivering forward-thinking plans that align with evolving business needs
• Strong continuous improvement mindset – driven to optimise processes and align practices with industry-leading standards
• Strong understanding of KPIs, with a focus on measuring what matters
• Solid grasp of project environments and how strategy connects to execution
• Sharp analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Confident communicator, skilled at driving change and building strong relationships

By joining Western Power, you will contribute to powering a cleaner energy future. We are dedicated to fostering career development and promoting a healthy work-life balance, empowering you to drive innovation as we develop a network that will serve the Western Australian community for generations. You will also benefit from a range of perks and opportunities, including: 

• Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression.  
• Flexible work arrangements to support part time work, working hours and working from home arrangements. 
• The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year. 
• Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership. 
• An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme. 
• An innovative team culture that’s enabling the transition to renewable energy and decarbonisation.  
• In addition to standard leave, enjoy three wellness leave days each year.

Applications close on 9 September 2025 

We value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and LGBTQIA+ communities. Find out more about our Reconciliation Action Plan and Disability Access and Inclusion Plan. 

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