Director of Governance & Information Access

Norwest Recruitment Pty Ltd.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Norwest Recruitment Pty Ltd. is seeking an experienced governance leader for a senior role in Sydney’s south. The successful candidate will shape governance frameworks, provide trusted advice to executives and manage the Governance & Information teams.

You will lead robust, transparent decision-making, ensure probity, and drive continuous improvement across Council services and information management. Local government experience is highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in law, corporate governance, public policy, or related discipline.
• Extensive governance experience across senior roles.
• Strong knowledge of governance frameworks, policies and statutory requirements.
• Experience providing governance advice to senior management and executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Governance & Information functions and a multidisciplinary team.
• Develop and implement Council’s governance framework, policies and processes.
• Provide expert advice on governance, legislation, delegations and probity.
• Oversee GIPA applications, subpoenas and access to information matters.
• Monitor regulatory reporting and compliance with statutory requirements.

Skills

Governance expertise

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Policy advice

Legislation knowledge

Education

Law or governance degree

Tools

InfoCouncil

HPE ECM

Job description

Norwest Recruitment Pty Ltd. is seeking an experienced governance leader for a senior role in Sydney’s south. The successful candidate will shape governance frameworks, provide trusted advice to executives and manage the Governance & Information teams.

You will lead robust, transparent decision-making, ensure probity, and drive continuous improvement across Council services and information management. Local government experience is highly regarded.