M365 Information Compliance Officer

Sunshine Coast Regional Council; Maroochydore; On-site; AUD 113,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Hybrid WFH

Salary packaging options

Superannuation

Smartphones and devices

Job summary

Sunshine Coast Council seeks an experienced M365 Information Compliance Specialist to lead governance, compliance and information security across the Microsoft 365 environment. You will work with SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive and Exchange to protect and optimise information assets while ensuring alignment with legislation and best practices.

The role is based at Sunshine Coast City Hall, Maroochydore, on a temporary Full-time basis through June 2027.

Qualifications

• Experienced information management professional with strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 Purview.
• Ability to translate complex compliance requirements into practical, sustainable solutions.
• Collaborates with stakeholders across the organisation to achieve governance goals.
• Knowledge of privacy, public records and information-related regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain information governance policies and classification frameworks across Microsoft 365.
• Monitor compliance and information integrity through audit reporting and eDiscovery capabilities within M365.
• Manage information lifecycle including classification, retention and disposal per Queensland state requirements.
• Deliver guidance and training to stakeholders to support compliant information management.

Skills

Information governance

Stakeholder collaboration

Analytical thinking

Regulatory compliance

Tools

Microsoft 365 Purview

SharePoint

Teams

OneDrive

Exchange

Job description

Shape the future of information governance by driving compliance, security and best practice across Council's Microsoft 365 environment.

Closes next week

Closes

Category

Project Management

Location

Type

Temporary/Max Term Full-time

$113K – $130K Total Remuneration Package

Vacancy No: 7229

Temporary - Full-time (until June 2027)

Why work with us?

At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you’ll want to join our team !

With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region -Connected. Liveable. Thriving , our region is a model of sustainability, where caring for our environment, creating vibrant communities and growing our local economy is a way of life.

About the Branch

The Digital Information Services Branch plays a critical role in delivering agile, innovative and transformative information and technology solutions across Sunshine Coast Council. As part of the Business Transformation & Performance Department, the branch enables Council to provide sustainable, customer-focused services while supporting operational excellence, digital innovation and improved outcomes for the community.

This position is based at Sunshine Coast City Hall , in the heart of Maroochydore CBD. This state of the art and sustainable building is designed to achieve an innovative and collaborative workspace.

About the Role

As the M365 Information Compliance Specialist, you will lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of information governance and compliance practices across Microsoft's M365 environment. This is an exciting opportunity to influence how Council manages, protects and optimises its information assets, ensuring compliance with legislation, industry standards and best-practice information management principles. Working closely with stakeholders across the organisation, you will help drive digital maturity and strengthen information integrity across platforms including SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive and Exchange.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain information governance policies, procedures and classification frameworks across Microsoft 365 platforms.
• Monitor compliance and information integrity through audit reporting, eDiscovery capabilities and governance controls within M365.
• Manage information lifecycle processes including classification, retention and disposal in accordance with Queensland State Archives requirements.
• Deliver training, guidance and expert advice to stakeholders while building strong relationships across the organisation to support compliant information management practices

About You

• You are an experienced information management professional with a strong understanding of Microsoft 365 Purview, SharePoint Information Architecture and information governance frameworks. You enjoy turning complex compliance requirements into practical, sustainable solutions.
• You are a natural collaborator who can confidently engage with stakeholders at all levels, providing trusted advice and building strong partnerships to achieve positive business outcomes.
• Your analytical mindset allows you to identify risks, interpret data and develop effective solutions that strengthen compliance, information integrity and organisational performance.
• You bring a strong understanding of relevant legislation and regulatory requirements, including information privacy, public records and right-to-information obligations, and are committed to maintaining the highest standards of governance and professionalism.

Our Culture & Employee Benefits

Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse , healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits and working styles to suit you:

• Wellbeing: Your wellbeing is important to us therefore we offer a number of different initiatives such as discounted health related memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance program and development opportunities.
• Flexibility:We know it is important to balance life and work, therefore we offer flexible working including a 9-day fortnight and a hybrid WFH model that help you be your best.
• Extras:Those extras make a difference therefore we offer salary packagingoptions on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices.

Further Information

Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.

For specific enquiries contact Peter MacDonald during business hours on 07 5479 9000.

We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment [e-mail] .

At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.