The Opportunity

We’re seeking a strategic and hands-on leader to drive data excellence across the Diocese. As the Data and Analytics Lead, you’ll shape and deliver enterprise-wide data initiatives that enhance decision-making, operational performance, and service impact.

Based at our Newcastle West office, leading a multidisciplinary team, you’ll champion a data-informed culture, ensure ethical and secure data use, and align data practices with business goals. Reporting to the Data, Architecture & Security Manager, you’ll act as a key bridge between ICT and the broader organisation, ensuring data capabilities evolve with compliance, innovation, and service needs.

The salary for this position is $135,000 per annum. However, the successful candidate's salary offer will reflect their relevant skills and experience and may be higher.

This role is ideal for someone who combines strategic vision with technical expertise to deliver scalable, integrated, and high-performing data solutions. Don’t wait, apply now!

Benefits of Working With Us

• Directly contribute to improving the lives of many in the community.
• Receive an attractive salary with salary packaging available.
• 1 week shutdown over Christmas and New Year annually (includes 3 days of additional paid leave + public holidays)
• Paid parental leave.
• Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport (T&C’s apply).
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• A great friendly environment of dedicated and passionate co-workers.
• Corporate benefits, including EAP, flu shots and more.
• Modern office facilities including onsite café.

Position Description

You can view the full position description on the Diocese website.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Team Management: Lead a multidisciplinary data and analytics team, setting strategic direction, managing resources, and ensuring alignment with organisational goals. Oversee performance, development, and operational leadership while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Data Governance, Integration & Analytics Delivery: Drive the development and implementation of scalable data solutions, ensuring data quality, security, and compliance. Oversee data pipelines, integrations, and analytics platforms, and collaborate with stakeholders to prioritise projects, define KPIs, and deliver actionable insights that support business objectives.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Knowledge Sharing: Act as a key liaison across departments, promoting data literacy and awareness. Provide expert guidance, training, and documentation to support data-informed decision-making. Champion best practices in cybersecurity, records management, and enterprise technology standards.
• Product & Project Leadership: Manage the lifecycle of allocated data and technology products, including roadmaps, vendor coordination, documentation, and alignment with strategic goals. Lead requirement-gathering, solution design, and delivery in collaboration with internal teams and external partners.
• Technology Operations & Compliance: Oversee the deployment, maintenance, and support of technology systems and assets. Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, and records management standards. Maintain accurate asset records and support audit, risk, and compliance reporting.

Experience/Criteria

• People Management: Proven ability to lead and inspire teams to achieve strategic goals.
• Strategic Leadership: Strong strategic thinking with the ability to align technology with business objectives.
• Data & Analytics Expertise: Skilled in data architecture, analytics, and governance, with experience leading cross-functional teams and delivering scalable, data-driven solutions.
• Regulatory Compliance: Knowledge of Australian data and cybersecurity regulations and standards (e.g. ISO/IEC 27001, NIST, Essential Eight).
• Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to build strong relationships with external stakeholders and collaborate on strategic initiatives.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage across all levels of the organisation.
• Business Acumen: Ability to translate business needs into effective data and technology strategies.
• Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills with the ability to develop effective solutions to complex problems.
• Continuous Learning: Commitment to staying current with emerging trends and technologies.
• Best-Practice Frameworks: Familiarity with frameworks such as ITIL, project management, risk management, and IT governance.
• Sector Experience: Experience in not-for-profit, education, or social services is valued but not essential.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Information Technology, Data & Analytics; or an equivalent combination of knowledge gained through education, training and /or experience.
• Current Class C Driver’s Licence.
• Current NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC) for paid employment.

Desirable

• Possession of Data & Analytics training or certification.
• Possession of Data Engineering/Integration training or certification.
• Tertiary qualifications in team leadership or management.
• Possession of an Enterprise Architecture framework certification such as TOGAF.
• Tertiary qualifications in cybersecurity or industry certifications such as ISC2, EC-Council, CompTIA, ACS, Microsoft, or others.
• Possession of Business Intelligence training or certification.
• Possession of an IT Service Management certification such as ITIL.
• Possession of a Project Management certification such as PMBOK, PRINCE 2 or Agile.
• Possession of a Change Management Certification such as Prosci or CCMP.
• Possession of other technology industry or vendor certifications, such as: ServiceNow, Microsoft, HPE/Aruba, Cisco, CompTIA, Zscaler, Okta, Apple (or others).

For further information regarding this position, please contact Mark Carbonaro, Data Architecture and Security Manager - [email protected]

To Apply

Please provide a current copy of your Resume and a Cover Letter which addresses the two criterion points below:

• Why you want this role and how it aligns with your career goals.
• Your qualifications and experience in a similar position.

Applications close: 11:59pm Wednesday 9th July 2025

Additional information

The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons.

All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.