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About the Role

Dabble is seeking a Senior Data Governance Engineer to lead and evolve our data governance capability. This role involves shaping governance practices in a modern Databricks environment, working at the intersection of Data Engineering, Compliance, and Platform Architecture to ensure data is secure, compliant, discoverable, and trusted. You will partner with various stakeholders to establish governance frameworks, implement technical controls, and drive best-practice data management. This is an opportunity to influence the data platform's future, mentor others, and play a key role in the growth of the Data function.

Responsibilities

Lead and evolve Dabble's data governance capability across data classification, metadata management, access controls, data quality, and regulatory compliance.
Design and implement governance solutions within Databricks and Unity Catalog, ensuring governance principles are embedded into the platform.
Partner with Data Engineering, Compliance, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable and practical governance outcomes.
Support and guide the Data Engineering team through hands-on technical contribution and governance expertise.
Drive governance initiatives relating to PII, data protection, access management, lineage, and data quality.
Act as a trusted subject matter expert, balancing regulatory requirements with business and engineering needs.
Contribute to the future growth and maturity of the data function through leadership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Strong experience in a Data Governance, Data Engineering, or similar role.
Proven hands-on experience implementing governance solutions within Databricks, including Unity Catalog.
Strong understanding of data governance principles, including data classification, metadata management, access controls, lineage, and data quality.
Experience working with sensitive data and regulatory requirements, including PII and privacy obligations.
Strong SQL and Python skills with the ability to build and implement technical solutions.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work across technical and non-technical teams.
Demonstrated ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.
Previous leadership, mentoring, or team development experience, or a desire to grow into a future leadership role.
A Dabbler’s attitude is paramount, with the ability to learn quickly and adapt.
Must be a team player, willing to share with and learn from others.
Collaborative working style is crucial.
Openness via public channels to problem solve or ideate on Slack is preferred.
Ability to use freedom of autonomy to its absolute potential.
Enjoy contributing to the Dabble community.
Respect for peers is highly valued.
Encouraged to think differently, be brave, and strive to raise the bar.
Embraces empowerment of all people at any level of seniority and experience to ‘own their work’ and ‘talk their book’.
Prioritize self-care and well-being, including taking breaks, setting boundaries, and seeking support.
Comfortable discussing well-being and accessing resources when necessary.

Skills

Data Governance
Data Engineering
Databricks
Unity Catalog
Data Classification
Metadata Management
Access Controls
Data Quality
Regulatory Compliance
PII
Data Protection
Access Management
Lineage
SQL
Python
Stakeholder Management
Communication

Location

Australia

Work Type

Remote-friendly
Hybrid

Experience Level

Senior

Salary/Compensations

$150,000 - $170,000 + Super

Benefits

Five weeks of paid annual leave
Paid parental leave for both primary and secondary caregiver
Sponsored flights to network of offices for staff and spouse/immediate family
Flexibility with working hours
Sponsorship of access to the Sonder app for employees and their families with 24/7 support
Up to 10% annual cash bonus based on Company performance metrics
Dabble Day Dividend: split of the day’s revenue evenly on company birthday

About the Company

Dabble has been operating a licensed sportsbook under the NTRWC since 2021 in Australia.
The company aims to deliver extraordinary experiences with a truly immersive socialized betting experience designed to provide evolutionary entertainment via genuine interaction and engagement.
Dabble has office hubs in Darwin, Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide, and Albury.
Supports remote-friendly work and encourages use of national office network with sponsored cross-office flights.
Global operations span multiple markets, including a Daily Fantasy Sports app in the United States and a planned launch in the UK in 2025.
The company is a team of highly driven enthusiasts.
Dabble Culture includes: Dress for your day, flexibility to work from office, home, or anywhere, a genuine team of visionaries, scheduled focus time, annual convention (Dabblecon), and daily focus on core Values: Fun, Celebratory, Community, Evolutionary and Focus.