Data Quality Improvement Specialist

Do you want to work for an iconic Western Australian organisation committed to making a difference to your community?

A job to be proud of:

As a Data Quality Improvement Specialist, you will join St John WA in a brand new, Greenfields role where you will work with SMEs throughout the business – find gaps in data quality and liaise with key stakeholders and the Business Intelligence and Improvement and Information Technology teams. You will identify potential solutions, influence benefit realisation and help implement the changes. This role has significant potential for growth and the opportunity to mould the position as required.

This is a permanent full-time position working 37.5 hours per week, based in the Belmont office, with 1 day a week working from home.

What you’ll do:

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to understand their challenges, needs, and concerns regarding data quality in source applications, involving subject matter experts (SMEs), as required.
• Design, implement, and continually improve a data quality framework that assists in maximising the value of data assets and aligns with the organisation’s goals and objectives.
• Develop and implement data quality improvement plans, including defining metrics, processes, and best practices for data collection, storage, and usage.
• Develop comprehensive policies, guidelines, and protocols to effectively govern and manage privacy, security, and compliance within the data quality framework (that you’ll develop), ensuring alignment with legal and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with data owners, IT teams, and business units to ensure alignment on data quality goals and facilitate the sharing of data quality standards.

What you’ll need:

• Excellent problem solving and organisational skills.
• Ability to work both autonomously and in a team environment.
• Proven experience in Influencing, stakeholder management and driving their outcomes
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and software (e.g. SQL, Excel, data visualisation tools).
• Strong understanding of technology systems and their role in data quality, how system rules and use of technology can drive better data quality within the organisation.
• Understanding and ability to implement a similar framework to DAMA-DMBOK: Data Management Body of Knowledge (DMBOK) by DAMA International, or; Data Quality Framework (DQF)
• Bachelor’s degree in data management, computer science, information systems, or a related field
• 3 years’ of experience required in a data quality and improvement role, with a focus on developing and implementing data quality initiatives, frameworks, policies and privacy impact assessments.

What’s in it for you?

The successful candidate will be offered a collaborative working environment within a positive and professional team along with:

• Salary packaging options up to $18,500 per annum
• $550 Health and Wellness reimbursement
• 17.5% leave loading
• 2 additional leave days
• Free emergency ambulance cover
• Free first aid training
• The flexibility to work from home one day a week

To apply for this exciting opportunity please select "Apply Now".  Applications must include a comprehensive CV, and a cover letter of no more than one (1) page, that clearly outlines:

• Why this opportunity interests you and your motivation to apply.
• An example of when you have implemented an end-to-end Data Quality Improvement project

Alternatively, if you have any questions, please contact Careers at careers@stjohnwa.com.au . Applications close on Wednesday 9th of April 2025 at 6.00pm.

St John WA is committed to creating an inclusive environment which provides a sense of belonging and enables a welcoming, diverse, capable and connected workforce who represent the community we serve. Our goal is to ensure people feel safe to be themselves.

We actively encourage applications from people of all ages, genders, nationalities, abilities, and cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, and all other suitable applicants.

Please note that St John will not accept recruitment agency applications for this position.

St John reserves the right to select a shortlist from the applications received. The selection process employed will be at the discretion of St John

Please note that applications received by email will not be accepted.