Information Management Advisor

Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR); Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DEWR in Canberra is seeking an Information Management Advisor at APS Level 6 to enhance information governance and asset lifecycle management. You will lead complex projects, analyse data across information systems, and provide specialist guidance to support compliance and decision-making.

Working with internal and external stakeholders, you will manage procurement and contract relations, monitor performance, and contribute to policy development to mature the department's information management

Responsibilities

• Leading and delivering complex information management projects, managing schedules, risks, dependencies and deliverables.
• Managing the lifecycle of physical and digital information assets, including appraisal, retention and disposal activities.
• Undertaking analysis of information management systems, data sources and business processes to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Preparing high-quality reports, briefs, submissions and analytical products to support governance and inform evidence-based decision‑making.
• Providing authoritative advice on information management and information governance obligations to support compliance and best practice outcomes.
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support information management services.
• Managing relationships with contracted service providers, including overseeing service delivery and procurement activities.
• Contributing to development and continuous improvement of information management frameworks, policies and governance arrangements.

Job description

Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) – Canberra ACT

Reporting to the Assistant Director Information Management, the Information Management Advisor plays a key role in supporting DEWR's information management capability through the delivery of complex operational, analytical and governance functions. Working under limited direction, the role manages information asset lifecycle activities, procurement and contract management processes, supplier relationships, reporting obligations and information governance initiatives. The role undertakes analysis across information management systems, data and business processes to identify risks, opportunities and improvements. It provides specialist advice and recommendations to support compliance, informed decision-making and the achievement of departmental objectives. The Information Management Advisor manages competing priorities across business-as-usual operations and project activities, exercising judgement, initiative and problem-solving skills to deliver outcomes in a dynamic environment. The role works collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, contributes to continuous improvement initiatives and supports the ongoing maturity of the department's information management capability.

The key duties of the position include:

Responsibilities of the APS Level 6 include:

• Leading and delivering complex information management projects and initiatives, managing schedules, risks, dependencies and deliverables to achieve organisational outcomes.
• Managing the lifecycle of physical and digital information assets, including appraisal, sentencing, retention and disposal activities in accordance with legislative, regulatory and departmental requirements.
• Undertaking analysis of information management systems, data sources and business processes to identify trends, risks and opportunities, and recommend improvements to business practices and controls.
• Preparing high-quality reports, briefs, submissions and analytical products to support governance, monitor performance and inform evidence-based decision‑making.
• Providing authoritative advice and guidance on information management, records management and information governance obligations, supporting business areas to achieve compliance and best practice outcomes.
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, negotiating outcomes and influencing decision‑making to support the delivery of information management services and initiatives.
• Managing relationships with contracted service providers, including overseeing service delivery, monitoring performance, resolving issues and contributing to procurement and contract management activities.
• Contributing to the development, implementation and continuous improvement of information management frameworks, policies, procedures and governance arrangements, while promoting organisational capability and a culture of accountability and compliance.

Eligibility

Please note, under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the APS unless the Agency delegate has agreed, in writing.

This is a designated security assessed position. The successful candidate will have the ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline security clearance.

This selection process may be used to establish a merit pool. The pool might be accessed to fill ongoing and non-ongoing vacancies for similar roles in the Department over the next 18 months.

Getting to know the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR)

We are the department that helps job seeking Australians find safe, secure, and well‑paid work while we ourselves strive to be a model employer. We provide the framework for fair and productive relationships between employers and employees. We also oversee skills development and training initiatives to support those entering the workforce or retraining to take advantage of emerging employment opportunities. Secure jobs are vital—driving future economic growth and providing people with the certainty. We focus on connecting Australians who are starting, advancing or changing their career with the relevant skills, knowledge and experience to gain or regain employment. Our work directly contributes to shaping the employment landscape. It is our unique purpose to help people realise their potential and we want you to be part of it. Underpinning our important work is our focus on culture. We recognise that how we do things is equally important as what we achieve. Our workplace is one where different perspective are encouraged, people feel a sense of belonging and draw on the expertise of their peers. Our people demonstrate the APS Values, which includes being open, thoughtful, curious and candid. We also value employee wellbeing and developing leadership through investment in capability.