ALDI. Good Different.
With roots dating back to 1913, ALDI is proud to make a real difference to people across the world by offering top quality products for low prices. ALDI first entered the Australian grocery market in 2001 and has since grown to have almost 600 stores and 8 distribution centres in 5 states.
If you’ve ever shopped at ALDI you know we are not your average supermarket. We’re also not your average employer. ALDI is a place where you’ll find good people, good purpose and good opportunities. So you can work with a great team, feel great for making a real difference for everyday Australians and have a rewarding career.
Job DescriptionGrow your career with a global retailer as a Data Governance Analyst within our National Data Analytics (NDA) department of ALDI stores, based in Minchinbury. This is a permanent full-time position.
The National Data Analytics Office is responsible for establishing and enabling enterprise-wide data management, data quality, and AI governance practices that support trusted decision-making and sustainable business outcomes. The team provides expert guidance on complex data and governance challenges, connecting business processes, data, architecture, and technology to identify risks, improve data quality, and ensure governance is embedded within data platforms, products, and strategic initiatives. Through the development of scalable governance frameworks and standards, the office helps drive consistency, compliance, and the effective use of data across the organisation.
What does the role look like?
- Analyse complex or systemic data management problems spanning business processes, source systems, Databricks and downstream data consumption and recommend appropriate governance responses.
- Design scalable data quality and governance approaches, including critical data, control points, monitoring, ownership, issue management and remediation.
- Define governance expectations for significant data acquisition and transformation patterns and influence how controls are incorporated into Databricks pipelines and data products.
- Establish approaches for improving enterprise metadata, business definitions, lineage, ownership and discoverability using Databricks and Unity Catalog.
- Apply DAMA-DMBOK disciplines to shape NDO standards, governance approaches and solutions for complex business and technology initiatives.
- Provide governance challenge and subject matter expertise to Data Engineering, Data Architecture, Product Owners and senior business stakeholders.
- Shape NDO responses to emerging areas including AI governance, data protection, complex DPIAs and international data management initiatives.
And the best part? Every single day at ALDI, you'll know you're making a difference, supporting our mission to help everyday Australians live richer lives for less.
QualificationsWhat are we looking for?
- Demonstrated ability to develop governance solutions for complex problems and influence senior business and technical stakeholders.
- Significant experience applying data management and governance expertise to complex business and technology environments.
- Advanced analytical and SQL capability together with strong knowledge of Databricks or comparable modern data platforms.
- Broad and practical knowledge of DAMA-DMBOK disciplines and their application across the data lifecycle.
- Strong understanding of data architecture, ingestion, transformation, data quality, metadata, lineage and Unity Catalog or comparable governance capabilities.
- Enjoy 5 weeks annual leave for pursuing your passions outside of work.
- Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work options.
- Support during life’s most important moments including paid parental leave, including superannuation on parental leave.
- Complimentary access to free physiotherapy to treat non-work related aches, pains or niggles.
- Work with a company who has been recognised as an Employer of Choice every year since 2018 - 2024.
- Boost your wellbeing with the MyALDI wellbeing program with discounted access to Fitness Passport and health insurance.
Remuneration
- Transparent tiered salary range of $143,400 - $163,500 including Superannuation.
At ALDI, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and identities. To learn more, please visit www.aldicareers.com.au
Skills Required
- Demonstrated ability to develop governance solutions for complex problems and influence senior business and technical stakeholders.
- Significant experience applying data management and governance expertise to complex business and technology environments.
- Advanced analytical and SQL capability, together with strong knowledge of Databricks or comparable modern data platforms.
- Broad and practical knowledge of DAMA-DMBOK disciplines and their application across the data lifecycle.
- Strong understanding of data architecture, ingestion, transformation, data quality, metadata, lineage, and Unity Catalog or comparable governance capabilities.
ALDI USA Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ALDI USA and has not been reviewed or approved by ALDI USA.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Starting wages for store and warehouse roles are publicly posted by market and commonly run above nearby grocery competitors, boosting perceived fairness. Recent communications and job ads cite national averages near $18 for store roles and $23+ for warehouse roles, with many markets listing ~$17.50–$20.00+ for stores and higher with shift differentials.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage is emphasized with subsidized premiums, HRA contributions, and coverage for spouses/domestic partners, with employer-verified health insurance details confirming availability. Multiple plan options and wellness resources (EAP, virtual care, disease-management programs) reinforce strong core coverage.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with immediate eligibility and a 100% employer match up to 5% is highlighted and employer-verified, with auto-enrollment and annual auto-increase features. Financial wellness tools and rollover support further strengthen retirement readiness.
ALDI USA Insights
What We Do
Thank you for your interest in ALDI. We are aware of attempts to deceive applicants through fraudulent websites and email domains. Please know, ALDI recruiters will only contact you from an @aldi.us email address. As one of America’s favorite grocers, we believe in offering value and quality in everything we do. For our millions of customers, that means providing the best products at the lowest possible prices. For our employees, it means giving them more, including industry-leading wages, a great work environment and comprehensive benefits. Don’t just take it from us. Forbes has named ALDI one of the country's Best Large Employers, as well as a Best Employer for New Grads & Best Employer for Women and has been Certified™ by Great Place to Work® for the past five years. We’re growing faster than ever before. In fact, ALDI will operate nearly 3,200 stores nationwide by 2028. That means more opportunities for you to join our award-winning store, warehouse, office and executive teams. At ALDI, we’re driven by our three core values: 1. Consistency: Leads to reliability. We mean what we say. We are consistent in our dealings with people, product, price and all other aspects of our day-to-day professional life. 2. Simplicity: Creates efficiency, clarity and clear direction within our organization and for our customers. 3. Responsibility: Stands for our commitment towards our people, customers, partners and the environment, as outlined in our National Responsibility Principles. It also includes principles such as fairness, honesty, openness, service standards and friendliness. We know our employees are vital to our success. That’s why, when you join ALDI, you’ll see how your hard work earns you so much more. Visit this page to inquire about supplier partnerships: https://corporate.aldi.us/suppliers/become-a-supplier
