Data Quality Specialist
- Employment Type: Full Time (35 hours per week)
- Duration: Continuing
- Remuneration: Level 7 $113,926 - $123,302 (depending on experience) + 17% super + leave loading
- Location: UNSW Kensington Campus, NSW (hybrid)
About UNSW:
UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It’s the reason we’re one of the top 20 universities in the world and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.
Why Your Role Matters:
As the Data Quality Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of the organisation’s data. By analysing data, designing and maintaining dashboards, investigating anomalies, and identifying trends and inconsistencies, you will play a critical role in detecting data issues and implementing corrective measures to strengthen data quality.
You will also coordinate and support Data Quality initiatives and projects, helping to drive and embed sustainable improvements to data quality across People & Culture and the wider organisation. You will work with data stewards across P&C, HR Solutions, UPP, and other stakeholders to promote best practices and maintain high data quality that supports informed decision-making.
Reporting to the Head of People Data and Insights, this role has no direct reports but holds significant influence in strengthening data governance and quality across UNSW.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, monitor, and refine regular and ad-hoc data quality reports and dashboards.
- Identify anomalies and inconsistencies, and investigate missing, duplicate, or erroneous data.
- Conduct root cause analysis and recommend effective solutions.
- Work with data stewards, process owners, and technical teams to resolve data issues.
- Document and maintain data correction workflows and quality standards.
- Ensure compliance with legislation, data governance policies, and privacy regulations.
- Improve data management processes and promote best practices across the organisation.
- Provide guidance to stakeholders and present data quality findings to key teams.
- Monitor data quality metrics and proactively identify opportunities for improvement.
- Deliver training to raise awareness of data quality expectations and processes.
About You:
You are detail-focused, analytical, and committed to improving data quality. You bring:
- A relevant degree in Data Science, IT, Business Analytics, or a related field.
- Experience in data quality, data analysis, or similar roles.
- Skills in SQL, Excel, Python, and visualisation tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
- Understanding of data governance, data management practices, and compliance requirements.
- Experience with data quality tools (e.g., Informatica, Talend) is desirable.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex issues clearly.
For further details on role responsibilities and skills & experience required, refer to the position description found under the position listing on Jobs@UNSW
Benefits and Culture:
People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.
Our benefits include:
- Flexible working options.
- Career development opportunities.
- 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments.
- Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period.
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness).
For further details on the benefits, please visit https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/lifestyle-benefits
How to Apply: Submit your CV & a succinct one-page cover letter detailing your interest and suitability for the job (as per the skills & experience bullet points in the job description) by 11:55pm, 4th January 2026
Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required on application.
Contact: Amy Denney a.denney@unsw.edu.au - Talent Acquisition Team
Please apply directly through the website, applications sent to the contact above will not be accepted.
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
