Assistant Director - Information Governance and Records Management

Chandler Macleod Group; Canberra; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Chandler Macleod Group is recruiting on behalf of a prominent Federal Government agency for an Assistant Director - Information Governance and Records Management. The role leads information governance, records management and compliance initiatives within a complex program environment, with high autonomy and accountability.

You will strengthen information management capabilities, promote accountability and compliance, and deliver enterprise frameworks and assurance activities to ensure

Qualifications

• Experience leading information governance and records management programs
• Ability to translate legislation into practical deliverables
• Strong stakeholder engagement across internal and external groups
• Proven leadership in high-paced, complex programs

Responsibilities

• Leading information governance, records management and compliance initiatives across a large, complex program environment
• Developing and implementing information governance frameworks, policies, procedures, guidance and assurance activities
• Providing expert, evidence-based advice to senior leaders and stakeholders to support informed decision-making
• Driving improvements to information lifecycle management practices, including compliance monitoring and reporting obligations
• Overseeing and optimising Electronic Document and Records Management System (EDRMS) usage, support and service delivery
• Leading or contributing to records authority development, sentencing methodologies, and compliant retention and disposal practices
• Identifying, assessing and managing risk, escalating issues appropriately, and delivering practical mitigation strategies
• Building and leading a high-performing team, including capability uplift, performance management and fostering a collaborative culture
• Preparing high-quality briefs, reports and recommendations that clearly outline issues, impacts, options and next steps

Job description

Assistant Director - Information Governance and Records Management

Chandler Macleod is recruiting on behalf of our client for an exceptional opportunity within a high-profile Federal Government agency supporting Australia’s most significant long-term capability program.

This is a unique chance for an experienced Information Governance and Records Management to lead information governance, records management and compliance initiatives within a complex, fast-paced and high-profile environment—contributing to a nationally significant program that will shape Australia’s security, workforce, industrial capability and supply chains for decades to come.

About the Role

Working within a major Federal Government program environment, you will be accountable (under broad direction and with a high degree of autonomy) for leading one of the organisation’s specialist information management streams and delivering strategic outcomes across information governance, records management, and/or records authority development.

You will strengthen information management capability, promote a culture of accountability and compliance, and deliver enterprise-wide frameworks, services and assurance activities that ensure information is managed effectively, securely and in accordance with legislative requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading information governance, records management and compliance initiatives across a large, complex program environment
• Developing and implementing information governance frameworks, policies, procedures, guidance and assurance activities
• Providing expert, evidence-based advice to senior leaders and stakeholders to support informed decision-making
• Driving improvements to information lifecycle management practices, including compliance monitoring and reporting obligations
• Overseeing and optimising Electronic Document and Records Management System (EDRMS) usage, support and service delivery
• Leading or contributing to records authority development, sentencing methodologies, and compliant retention and disposal practices
• Identifying, assessing and managing risk, escalating issues appropriately, and delivering practical mitigation strategies
• Building and leading a high-performing team, including capability uplift, performance management and fostering a collaborative culture
• Preparing high-quality briefs, reports and recommendations that clearly outline issues, impacts, options and next steps

About You

You will demonstrate:

• Strong knowledge of information governance, records management and information lifecycle management within legislative and policy frameworks (including the Archives Act 1983)
• Proven ability to translate strategic direction, technical concepts and legislative requirements into clear, practical deliverables
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to influence and collaborate across diverse internal and external groups
• Demonstrated leadership capability, with experience leading teams and coordinating complex work programs to achieve outcomes
• Sound judgement, initiative and accountability, with the ability to operate effectively in a high-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce high-quality executive briefs and advice

Security Requirements

Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting Level 2 (NV2) security clearance.

Flexible working arrangements may be supported where aligned with operational and business requirements.

Locations

Adelaide SA, Canberra/ACT (Majura), Rockingham WA

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse individuals, people living with a disability, and the LGBTIQA+ community. You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at: https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.