Information Governance Advisor

The University of Western Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 108,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Western Australia is seeking a qualified Information Governance professional to support the implementation and ongoing development of governance frameworks across privacy, information sharing and lifecycle management. You will work with staff across the University to provide practical guidance and ensure compliance with regulatory obligations.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Information Governance, you will contribute to FOI responses, eDiscovery support, and Microsoft 365

Qualifications

• A degree in information management (or a related discipline) with relevant professional experience.
• Substantial experience in information governance, privacy, records or knowledge management.
• Working knowledge of information governance legislation and policy, including privacy and information access frameworks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex requirements clearly.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with stakeholders and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the Information Governance Framework, policies and standards.
• Provide practical, solutions‑focused advice on privacy, information sharing, records and lifecycle management.
• Support Privacy, Responsible Information Sharing and FOI functions, including disclosures and eDiscovery.

Skills

Information governance

Privacy

Records management

Knowledge management

Microsoft 365

Education

Degree in information management or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

About The University of Western Australia

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is one of Australia's leading universities and has an international reputation for excellence in teaching, learning and research.It has almost 24,000 students enrolled across four...

• Play a key role in strengthening how information is governed, protected and shared across a leading research‑intensive university.
• Join a collaborative, purpose‑driven team working at the intersection of privacy, compliance and information lifecycle management.
• Full-time (1.0 FTE) appointment on an ongoing basis.
• Base salary range: $108,413 – $120,287 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The Risk, Integrity, Safety and Compliance (RISC) Division provides enterprise‑wide leadership across risk management, compliance, safety, and information governance. Within RISC, the Information Governance team supports the University to manage information responsibly, ethically and in line with legislative and regulatory obligations, enabling trust, transparency and academic excellence. As the University continues to enhance its information governance capability, the team is growing to provide expert guidance and support across a diverse range of information, privacy and compliance initiatives.

About the opportunity

• Reporting to the Senior Manager, Information Governance, this role supports the implementation and continuous improvement of the University’s Information Governance Framework, policies and standards.
• You will provide practical, solutions‑focused advice to staff across the University on privacy, responsible information sharing, records and information lifecycle management. The role also supports the University’s Privacy, Responsible Information Sharing and Freedom of Information (FOI) functions, contributing to disclosure requests, eDiscovery support, Microsoft 365 Governance, training, and awareness activities.
• This is an opportunity to apply your information governance expertise in a complex, values‑driven environment, working with diverse stakeholders and contributing to meaningful institutional outcomes.

About you

• A degree in information management (or a related discipline) with relevant professional experience.
• Substantial experience in information governance, privacy, records or knowledge management roles.
• Working knowledge of information governance legislation and policy, including privacy, records and information access frameworks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex requirements clearly.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and manage competing priorities.
• Strong understanding and knowledge of Microsoft 365.

Note

Employment checks will include information on gender-based violence, sexual harassment, and related misconduct to meet legal obligations. A current National Police Clearance will be required by the successful applicant.

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Michelle Hardy at [e-mail]

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Thursday 15 th October.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Please note: Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted outside of formal channels.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at [e-mail] with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.