Data Quality Specialist

About us   

HammondCare provides expert aged care, home care, dementia care and palliative care for older people, regardless of circumstances, beliefs, background or financial situation. We are led by our not-for-profit, Christian foundations and backed by research and clinical expertise. 
 
When it comes to our people - those we serve and those who serve - we are committed to inclusion across race, culture, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, religion and ability. In our innovative residences, our hospitals, or in client homes, we aim to set the global standard of relationship-based care for older people with complex needs. 
 
We've been caring for people for over 90 years - so, if you love to care, join us, and make a career move that matters. 

It’s not just care. It’s HammondCare. 

About the role   

The Data Quality Specialist is HammondCare's subject matter expert for enterprise data quality, responsible for establishing and continuously improving our Data Quality Management Framework. The role provides assurance and oversight of critical data assets that support operational, regulatory, reporting, analytics and AI outcomes. 

Combining technical expertise with governance, assurance and stakeholder engagement, the Data Quality Specialist leads initiatives that improve the quality, integrity and reliability of enterprise data.  It will suit someone who is confident performing hands-on data quality engineering, analysis and problem solving, as well as engaging with stakeholders to identify and address data quality risks, implement effective controls, and drive sustainable improvements in data management practices. 

By developing a deep understanding of HammondCare's business processes, systems and data flows, the Data Quality Specialist plays a key role in ensuring information remains accurate, trusted and fit for purpose throughout its lifecycle. 

This role is critical to building confidence in HammondCare's data, enabling informed decision-making, supporting regulatory obligations, improving operational effectiveness, and helping the organisation safely realise the benefits of data, analytics and AI. 

This is a fixed term contract for 12 months at St Leonards with hybrid opportunities.   

What we can offer you  

We care about your wellbeing at HammondCare and as a result offer a wide range of health and lifestyle benefits including:  

• NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit (up to $2,650 tax free) 

• Additional leave purchase options and 14 weeks paid parental leave  

• Flexible working options 

• Discounts on everyday products and services 

• Discounted healthcare memberships - access to network of fitness centres and pools for employees and families 

• Free access to independent counselling support for employees and families 

• Health & Wellbeing programmes 

• Reward & Recognition programmes 

• Referral bonuses 

• Career and professional development opportunities 

Key Responsibilities include 

• Establish and continuously improve HammondCare's enterprise data quality framework, standards and controls. 

• Design and implement automated data quality monitoring, validation and assurance processes across critical data assets. 

• Investigate complex data quality issues, perform root cause analysis and drive sustainable remediation outcomes. 

• Partner with business and technology teams to improve data quality, governance and accountability. 

• Develop data quality metrics, dashboards and reporting to provide visibility of risks, trends and performance. 

• Support trusted reporting, analytics and AI initiatives by improving the quality, integrity and reliability of enterprise data. 

• Drive continuous improvement in data management practices, data governance and organisational data maturity. 

About You   

• Commitment to engage and align with HammondCare’s Christian Mission, Motivation and Mission in Action 

• At least 5 years demonstrated experience in a similar role 

• Comfortable balancing hands-on technical work with stakeholder engagement, translating complex data challenges into practical business outcomes. 

• Strong ownership mindset and accountability 

• Ability to influence without authority 

Essential  Skills and Experience 

• Demonstrated experience establishing and implementing enterprise data quality frameworks, controls, monitoring and assurance practices. 

• Strong experience in SQL, ETL/ELT processes, data pipelines and modern cloud data platforms. 

• Experience leading investigation and remediation of complex data quality issues and driving continuous improvement outcomes. 

• Strong understanding of data governance, metadata management, data lineage and information management principles. 

• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders across business and technology teams and communicate complex issues to technical and non-technical audiences. 

To Apply 

If you are ready to make a difference with HammondCare, Apply Now! For any specific queries please contact [email protected]. 

Pre- Employment Checks   

All short-listed applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to a criminal record check and reference checks 

 HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We strive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.