Data Security & Governance Manager

Minor Hotels Australasia is looking for an experienced Data Security & Governance Manager to lead the organisation's data security, privacy, and governance strategy across the enterprise.

This is a strategic and hands-on role is based at our Brisbane City Head Office. The position is a balance of compliance, risk management, and business enablement. You will play a key role in protecting organisational data, establishing governance frameworks, improving data quality, ensuring regulatory compliance, and reducing enterprise data risk.

Working closely with IT, Legal, Risk, Compliance, and Business Stakeholders, you will drive the secure, compliant, and responsible use of data across the organisation while supporting business objectives and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the organisation's data security, privacy, and governance initiatives across the enterprise
• Develop and enhance governance frameworks covering data ownership, classification, lifecycle management, and protection
• Establish policies, standards, and procedures for data governance, privacy, and information protection
• Ensure compliance with regulatory obligations, privacy legislation, and relevant industry standards
• Identify, assess, and mitigate data-related risks across the organisation
• Lead privacy and compliance initiatives including Privacy by Design, Data Protection Impact Assessments, risk assessments, and control reviews
• Translate regulatory and legal requirements into practical governance processes and operational controls
• Oversee third-party and vendor data governance requirements, including due diligence and compliance assurance
• Implement and manage the organisation's Data Governance Management System across ANZ operations
• Drive improvements in data quality, integrity, lifecycle management, and governance maturity
• Deliver training, awareness, and education programs to strengthen governance capability across the business
• Provide strategic advice and reporting to senior leadership on governance maturity, compliance, and enterprise data risk

Further details:

• Regular travel between Brisbane and Sunshine Coast offices will be required