Information Management Specialist

Victorian Government; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Victorian Government, Department of Families, Fairness and Housing, Melbourne, seeks an Information Management Specialist to strengthen information and data management capability within Strategy and Architecture.

The role partners with business areas and shared services to deliver governance, policy development and practical guidance for compliant information management and data custodianship across the department.

Qualifications

• Strong conceptual and analytical skills to develop policies, guidance, programs and advice.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation and continuous improvement of data and information management policies, standards and capability uplift initiatives.
• Undertake research, analysis and environmental scanning to strengthen information management practices, capability and compliance.
• Prepare high-quality policies, briefs, reports and other materials for senior stakeholders and governance forums.
• Provide practical guidance to embed sustainable information management and data custodianship across the department.
• Support collaboration and governance activities, including communities of practice, guidance and training materials, and secretariat support for forums.
• Coordinate compliance activities and monitor risks, progress and improvement opportunities.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with business areas and stakeholders to support consistent information and data management outcomes.

Skills

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Data governance

Policy interpretation

Job description

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/DFFH/00703214

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a
safe, respected and valued life.
Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTIQA+
equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are
disadvantaged and vulnerable.
We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across
metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.
We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can be
worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse
backgrounds and abilities.
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For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and
Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)

About the role

The Information Management Specialist plays a key role in strengthening the department's information and data management capability. Working within Strategy and Architecture, the role supports the development, implementation and continuous improvement of policies, standards, governance and practical ways of working that enable information and data assets to be managed safely, effectively and in line with legislative and whole of Victorian Government requirements.

Partnering with business areas, shared service colleagues and other stakeholders, the role provides specialist advice, coordination and delivery support to embed sustainable information management and data custodianship practices. It contributes to better decision-making, accountability and service outcomes through practical guidance, capability uplift, collaboration, monitoring and reporting that support consistent and compliant management of information and data across the department.

Key Accountabilities

• Support the development, implementation and continuous improvement of data and information management policies, standards, practices and capability uplift initiatives across the department.
• Undertake research, analysis and environmental scanning to identify opportunities to strengthen information and data management practices, capability and compliance.
• Prepare high-quality policies, briefs, reports, correspondence and other materials, and provide specialist information and data management advice to senior stakeholders and governance forums.
• Provide practical advice and support to business areas to help embed sustainable information management and data custodianship practices aligned with departmental, legislative and whole of Victorian Government requirements.
• Support collaboration, communication and governance activities that strengthen capability, including coordinating communities of practice, preparing guidance and training materials, and providing secretariat support for key forums.
• Coordinate compliance activities relevant to the role, and support department-wide monitoring and reporting to track obligations, risks, progress and improvement opportunities.
• Build and maintain positive and effective working relationships with business areas, shared service partners and whole of Victorian Government stakeholders to support consistent and practical information and data management outcomes.

About You

We are seeking applicants who can demonstrated:

• Strong conceptual and analytical skills, with the ability to develop policies, guidance, programs and advice that strengthen information and data management practice and support compliance.
• Experience leading projects, programs or improvement initiatives in complex organisational environments, with a focus on information and data management capability uplift highly desirable.
• Proven ability to build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support collaboration, shared understanding and continuous improvement.
• Strong written communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear, high-quality policies, procedures, briefings, reports and other materials tailored to different audiences e.g., front line staff, data custodians, executive decision makers and regulators.
• Experience undertaking or coordinating assurance, performance or compliance activities, and providing practical support to address gaps, risks and improvement opportunities.
• Ability to interpret and apply policy, standards and better practice in ways that are practical, sustainable and responsive to business needs.

Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria. Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process. Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.

Applications close Tuesday 27 October 2026 at 11.59pm