Line of Service

Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector

Technology

Specialism

Technology Strategy

Management Level

Managing Director

Job Description & Summary

Permanent

Melbourne - Hybrid – Full Time - Managing Director

Position Overview

As the Chief Data Officer at PwC Australia, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and implementing a comprehensive data strategy that drives the firm’s business transformation and technological innovation. This leadership position underscores the importance of embedding a data-centric culture across PwC Australia, ensuring the highest standards of data governance, quality, and protection. You will harness your expertise to align the organisation’s data practices with global network standards, fostering innovation while delivering measurable value.

Collaborating with high-performing teams and engaging diverse stakeholders, you will enhance PwC Australia’s data management capabilities. Your strategic leadership will influence decision-making, optimise data-driven processes, and position the firm as a leader in cutting-edge data practices. Through innovative solutions and global partnerships, you will ensure seamless delivery and impactful outcomes that elevate PwC Australia’s competitive edge.

Key Relationships

CIO and Business leaders
Global Chief Data Officers
Business Data Leaders
Data Owners and Data Stewards
Global Peers and Industry Bodies
Management Leadership Team / Governance Board Risk Committees
Global Service Management Lead

Main Accountabilities

As the Chief Data Officer, your impact will be seen through the following accountabilities:

Strategic Data Leadership: Develop and implement strategic data initiatives that support business transformation and technological innovation. Ensure that the firm’s data strategy aligns with industry standards and best practices and enables the firm to harness emerging technologies
Risk Management: Evolve and deliver against the firms plans to remediate data risk across the firm
Global Collaboration: Engage with senior executives and global peers to integrate data solutions, influencing larger data governance trends
Resource and Budget Management: Oversee resource allocation and budgetary decisions for data-related projects, ensuring strategic alignment with business goals
Business Transformation: Enhance business efficiency and competitive advantage through innovative data utilisation
Compliance and Security: Ensure adherence to data protection regulations and governance frameworks, safeguarding data integrity and confidentiality

Critical Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

As the Chief Data Officer, you will have the following knowledge and skills:

Extensive (+20 years) experience in data governance, data management, or a related field at a strategic leadership level
Proficient people management skills, leading large, diverse teams across multiple locations
Experience in driving firm-wide data initiatives and strategic projects with significant impact
Robust understanding of global data protection regulations and industry standards
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with a track record of engagement across different cultures and business units
Proven strategic thinker with the ability to solve complex business challenges

Key Personal Attributes

Curiosity: A natural curiosity and eagerness to learn, explore new ideas, and see past the status quo
Collaboration: A natural collaborator, suited to work in a collaborative culture with a diverse and talented team that values collaboration, constructive challenging and mutual respect
Challenge: Demonstrates the capability to question and challenge ideas, decisions, and processes in a constructive manner, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation while maintaining respect and professionalism in all interactions
Value Driven: Demonstrates a strong commitment to ethical principles and organisational values, ensuring that all actions and decisions align with the company's mission and integrity standards
Visionary Leadership: Ability to inspire and motivate teams towards a unified strategic vision
Innovative: Embrace continual improvement to push boundaries and achieve firm objectives
Ethical: Committed to maintaining high ethical standards and organisational values
Strategic Agility: Capable of adapting strategies in a dynamic environment with a forward-thinking approach

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Automation, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Creative Solutions Development, Creativity, Data Governance Training, Data Infrastructure, Data Integrity, Data Management Plan (DMP), Data Monetization, Data Quality Improvement Plans (DQIP), Data Stewardship Frameworks, Data Strategy, Data Warehouse Governance, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Exemplary Leadership, Inclusion, Influence, Information Security {+ 23 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Government Clearance Required?

Job Posting End Date

August 8, 2025