Senior Specialist Data Governance (Tech)
Rio Tinto
Lead the tech behind data governance—catalogues, metadata, lineage, and quality.
Shape how governance is embedded across global platforms like SAP, Azure, and Databricks.
Drive adoption and innovation at the intersection of data, technology, and compliance.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Specialist Data Governance (Tech) to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering and embedding the technology solutions that enable our enterprise data governance capability.
This includes leading the implementation of tools such as an enterprise data catalogue, metadata and lineage systems, and data quality frameworks, ensuring they are effectively integrated into our data ecosystem.
This is a unique opportunity to shape how governance is operationalised through technology across a global mining and resources business, working at the intersection of data, technology, and governance.
Responsibilities
Implement and manage enterprise governance tools (catalogue, metadata, lineage, data quality).
Partner with governance, architecture, and IS&T teams to embed governance standards into technology.
Integrate governance tools with SAP and non-SAP platforms to ensure a seamless data experience.
Drive adoption of governance solutions across business domains by enabling data stewards and owners.
Provide guidance and training to stakeholders on effective use of governance technologies.
Monitor and evaluate emerging technologies to advance automation and self-service governance.
Ensure compliance with regulatory, privacy, and security requirements.
About you
Extensive experience in data governance, with a strong focus on the technology enablement of governance capabilities.
Hands-on expertise with enterprise data catalogues, metadata management, reporting & analytical environments as well as data quality platforms.
Solid understanding of cloud and hybrid data ecosystems (Azure, SAP, Databricks).
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Ability to lead governance technology rollouts and drive adoption across global teams.7+ years’ experience in data governance, architecture, or management.
What we offer
Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress
A key role shaping how governance is delivered through modern technology
Opportunity to work with cutting-edge data platforms in a global business
A collaborative and inclusive culture where data is seen as a strategic asset
A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto
A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program
Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family
Attractive share ownership plan
Company provided insurance cover
Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options
Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support
Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)
Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)
About Rio TintoRio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.
Every Voice MattersAt Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.
