Assistant Director - Information Governance and Records Management

Chandler Macleod is recruiting on behalf of our client for an exceptional opportunity within a high-profile Federal Government agency supporting Australia’s most significant long-term capability program.

This is a unique chance for an experienced Information Governance and Records Management to lead information governance, records management and compliance initiatives within a complex, fast-paced and high-profile environment—contributing to a nationally significant program that will shape Australia’s security, workforce, industrial capability and supply chains for decades to come.

About the Role
Working within a major Federal Government program environment, you will be accountable (under broad direction and with a high degree of autonomy) for leading one of the organisation’s specialist information management streams and delivering strategic outcomes across information governance, records management, and/or records authority development.

You will strengthen information management capability, promote a culture of accountability and compliance, and deliver enterprise-wide frameworks, services and assurance activities that ensure information is managed effectively, securely and in accordance with legislative requirements.

Key Responsibilities
You will be responsible for supporting and delivering information governance and records management outcomes, including:

• Leading information governance, records management and compliance initiatives across a large, complex program environment
• Developing and implementing information governance frameworks, policies, procedures, guidance and assurance activities
• Providing expert, evidence-based advice to senior leaders and stakeholders to support informed decision-making
• Driving improvements to information lifecycle management practices, including compliance monitoring and reporting obligations
• Overseeing and optimising Electronic Document and Records Management System (EDRMS) usage, support and service delivery
• Leading or contributing to records authority development, sentencing methodologies, and compliant retention and disposal practices
• Identifying, assessing and managing risk, escalating issues appropriately, and delivering practical mitigation strategies
• Building and leading a high-performing team, including capability uplift, performance management and fostering a collaborative culture
• Preparing high-quality briefs, reports and recommendations that clearly outline issues, impacts, options and next steps

About You:
You will demonstrate:

• Strong knowledge of information governance, records management and information lifecycle management within legislative and policy frameworks (including the Archives Act 1983)
• Proven ability to translate strategic direction, technical concepts and legislative requirements into clear, practical deliverables
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to influence and collaborate across diverse internal and external groups
• Demonstrated leadership capability, with experience leading teams and coordinating complex work programs to achieve outcomes
• Sound judgement, initiative and accountability, with the ability to operate effectively in a high-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce high-quality executive briefs and advice

Security RequirementApplicants must be able to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting Level 2 (NV2) security clearance.
Flexible working arrangements may be supported where aligned with operational and business requirements.

Locations:
Adelaide SA, Canberra/ACT (Majura), Rockingham WA

Apply Now
If you are an experienced information governance and records management leader seeking to contribute to a once-in-a-generation national program, we encourage you to apply today.

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse individuals, people living with a disability, and the LGBTIQA+ community. You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at: https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.
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