Compliance and Information Governance Manager

Western Power; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Opportunity for additional leave

Health insurance and gym discounts

Employee recognition program

Wellness leave days

Paid parental leave

Job summary

A leading energy provider in Western Australia is seeking a Compliance and Information Governance Manager for a fixed-term role. You will enhance the compliance framework to safeguard the organization and ensure adherence to evolving regulations. The ideal candidate will have extensive compliance experience, strong communication skills, and a relevant tertiary qualification. This role offers a supportive work environment focused on career progression and flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated senior experience in compliance, audit, or regulatory environments.
• Strong ability to interpret and apply complex legislation, standards, and codes of conduct.
• Confident communicator with experience preparing clear reports for Boards.
• Ability to translate complex concepts into engaging messages for diverse audiences.
• Pragmatic, solutions-focused approach to navigating compliance challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide compliance and information management framework.
• Own the information management strategy and optimize document management systems.
• Champion a strong compliance culture and embed clear accountabilities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to interpret obligations and drive consistent practices.
• Design and deliver engaging compliance training programs for leaders and teams.
• Monitor regulatory change and advise on preparedness and response.
• Oversee compliance governance, breach management, and reporting culture.
• Act as trusted advisor to Executive and Board on compliance performance and risks.

Skills

Senior experience in compliance

Interpreting complex legislation

Confident communication

Solutions-focused mindset

Pragmatic solutions-focused

Education

Tertiary qualification in Law, Finance, Business

Job description

Step into a pivotal 12-month fixed-term opportunity as our Compliance and Information Governance Manager (parental leave cover), where you’ll play a key role in safeguarding and strengthening Western Power’s compliance framework. In this role, you’ll champion a positive compliance culture, proactively manage risks that could impact our strategy and reputation, and keep the business ahead of evolving regulatory requirements.You’ll also drive the systems, practices, and strategies that ensure enterprise-wide compliance with key legislation, including the Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing Act (WA) 2024, State Records Act (WA) 2000 and Freedom of Information obligations.

Your Role in Action

• Lead and evolve a contemporary, enterprise-wide compliance and information management framework, ensuring policies, systems, and practices are robust, practical, and aligned to strategic objectives.
• Own the information management strategy, including recordkeeping plans and optimisation of document management systems to support accessibility, governance, and compliance with legislative requirements.
• Champion a strong, values-driven compliance culture by embedding clear accountabilities into business planning, performance frameworks, and day-to-day operations.
• Partner closely with stakeholders across all functions to interpret legislative obligations, resolve complex issues, and drive consistent, efficient compliance practices across the organisation.
• Design and deliver engaging compliance training programs (including Code of Conduct, corporate policies, and key legislation), while equipping leaders to confidently embed capability within their teams.
• Proactively monitor, interpret, and influence regulatory change, ensuring the organisation is prepared, responsive, and positioned to deliver services efficiently within an evolving landscape.
• Oversee compliance governance, including maintaining legislative obligation registers, managing breaches and escalation processes, and fostering a transparent, accountable reporting culture.
• Act as a trusted advisor to Executive and Board, providing clear insights, assurance, and strategic guidance on compliance performance, risks, and opportunities for continuous improvement.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Demonstrated senior experience in compliance, audit, or regulatory environments.
• Strong ability to interpret and apply complex legislation, standards, and codes of conduct with accuracy and sound judgement.
• Confident communicator, with experience preparing clear, insightful reports for Boards and Committees.
• Skilled at translating complex concepts into simple, engaging messages that resonate with diverse audiences.
• Solutions-focused mindset, with a pragmatic approach to navigating compliance challenges and driving practical outcomes.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Law, Finance, Business, or a related discipline.

By joining Western Power, you will contribute to powering a cleaner energy future. We are dedicated to fostering career development and promoting a healthy work-life balance, empowering you to drive innovation as we develop a network that will serve the Western Australian community for generations.

You will also benefit from a range of perks and opportunities, including:

• Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression.
• Flexible work arrangements to support part time work, working hours and working from home arrangements.
• The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year.
• Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership.
• An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme.
• An innovative team culture that’s enabling the transition to renewable energy and decarbonisation.
• In addition to standard leave, enjoy three wellness leave days each year.
• 22 weeks paid parental leaveand 5 days of First Nations cultural leaveto support family and cultural connections.

Applications close on 6 April 2026

We value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and LGBTQIA+ communities. As aWORK180-endorsed employer for women, we are proud of our commitment to inclusion. You can learn more about this through ourReconciliation Action PlanandDisability Access and Inclusion Plan.

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