Assistant Director - Information Governance and Records Management

Chandler Macleod; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Chandler Macleod is recruiting on behalf of a major Federal Government agency to lead one of the organisation’s information management streams, delivering governance, records management and authority development across a high-profile program.

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

Qualifications

• Experience in information governance within legislative and policy frameworks.
• Ability to translate strategic and legislative requirements into practical deliverables.
• Proven leadership of teams and complex work programs.
• Strong written and verbal communication, including executive briefs.
• NV2 security clearance eligibility or ability to obtain clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead information governance, records management and compliance initiatives across a large program environment.
• Develop and implement information governance frameworks, policies and guidance.
• Provide expert advice to senior leaders to support decision-making.
• Drive improvements to information lifecycle management and reporting obligations.
• Oversee and optimise EDRMS usage and service delivery.
• Contribute to records authority development and compliant retention practices.
• Identify and manage risks with practical mitigation strategies.
• Build and lead a high-performing team and foster collaboration.
• Prepare briefs, reports and recommendations clearly outlining issues and options.

Skills

Information governance

Records management

Information lifecycle

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Policy compliance

Executive briefing

Job description

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.

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 RequirementApplicants 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