Senior Data & AI Governance Specialist

Senior Data & AI Governance Specialist 

Role Highlights  

• Location: Sydney/Melbourne  

• Type: Permanent, full time 

• Hybrid role, Happy to talk flexible working 

• Click here to discover what it's like to be a part of QBE Group   

The opportunity 

This role plays a key part in shaping QBE’s data foundations to support AI and advanced analytics. You will drive improvements in data quality, governance, and metadata, ensuring the organisation has trusted, scalable, and AI‑ready data to support better decision‑making. 

About QBE   

• At QBE, we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. And we do it all with a human touch.   

• We’re an international insurer with more than 13,000 people working across 26 countries – which means we’re big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact. It’s an exciting time. We’re building momentum towards our vision to become the most consistent and innovative risk partner.  

• What if you could have a positive impact – at work and in the world? As part of the QBE team, you’ll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind. 

Your new role 

As part of the AUSPAC Data & AI Governance team, this role combines technical data expertise with stakeholder engagement to uplift how data is structured, managed, and used across the business. You will play a key advisory role, helping embed best practices and enabling teams to take ownership of high‑quality data, while supporting QBE’s broader AI ambitions. 

Key responsibilities include: 

• Lead initiatives to improve data quality, metadata management, and data governance practices across the organisation 

• Define and implement data quality rules, standards, and frameworks to support AI and analytics outcomes 

• Develop and enhance semantic models, ontologies, and metadata structures to enable AI readiness 

• Partner with business and technical stakeholders to solve data challenges and embed best practices 

• Improve adoption and usability of data governance tools through scalable, self‑service approaches 

• Support integration and optimisation of platforms such as Ataccama, Collibra, and Databricks 

About you 

You are a forward‑thinking data professional with a passion for enabling high‑quality, trusted data at scale. You combine strong technical expertise with a collaborative mindset, and you’re excited by the opportunity to shape how data supports AI and business outcomes. 

Key requirements: 

• Strong experience in data governance, data quality, or metadata management 

• Hands‑on experience with tools such as Collibra, Ataccama, or similar platforms 

• Understanding of modern data environments (e.g. Databricks) and data architecture concepts 

• Ability to work across business and technology stakeholders to deliver practical outcomes 

• Interest in AI and how data underpins advanced analytics and emerging capabilities 

• 7+ years’ experience in data roles within a regulated environment (financial services preferred) 

Benefits   

We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from: 

• ‘Hybrid Working’ – a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balance 

• Free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice 

• 18 weeks’ gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid super 

To learn more about benefits of working with us, click here. 

Awards & Recognition  

We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards: 

• 2025 Winner of Excellence in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award at the Insurance Business Australia Awards for our Respect@QBE program 

• 2023 Most Inclusive Workplace at the Australian HR Institute (AHRI) Awards  

• Ranked in the top ten in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2025 for medium sized program as voted by graduates 

To learn more about our achievements, click here. 

How to Apply  

If you’re looking for a career that combines your expertise and your empathy, click Apply today. Successful applicants will need to complete work rights, police and credit checks through our online provider as a condition of employment. 

Your career. At the heart of it.  

QBE recognises the value of diverse perspectives and experience. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. If we can provide support with access requirements, alternative work arrangements or you would like to connect with one of our networks please contact us at [email protected]. 

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