Job description
Opportunity for an experienced Information Management Lead to join a Local Government authority in Melbourne CBD | 12-month contract - ASAP start | $*****ph
Play a key lead role in collaborative, agile, information management team
Working for an organisation who add value to the community | accessible by PT near to a train station
12-month contract, could lead to longer term opportunities
About the role:
We are seeking an Information Management Lead to join the Information Management Department on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Y will lead a high-performing team responsible for records and information management, Freedom of Information (FOI), and compliance. This role ensures organisational readiness and embeds best practice frameworks to support a digital-first, future-focused strategy.
Key responsibilities:
Lead and manage a team of records management professionals, including the Records Operations Lead, FOI Officer, and project staff as required.
Develop, implement, and review records management policies and procedures.
Manage the FOI function in line with legislative requirements.
Identify and implement innovative improvements to records management systems and practices.
Undertake business planning, reporting, and budgeting activities.
Build and maintain effective internal and external stakeholder relationships, including other councils, PROV, OVIC, and relevant groups.
Drive change readiness and adoption strategies to support continuous improvement.




Model organisational values and behaviors to support a customer-centric and high-performance culture.
Key requirements:
Tertiary qualification in information/records management, business, or related discipline, or extensive experience in a similar role.
Proven experience in leading and managing teams in a corporate information or records management context.
Strong knowledge of the Public Records Act, FOI legislation, and contemporary information management practices.
Experience using electronic records and document management systems.
Ability to lead teams through change and deliver successful outcomes.
Solid analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build collaborative relationships across the organisation.
Benefits:
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (3 days in-office, with flexibility across the week).
A supportive, inclusive, and values-driven workplace.
Opportunity to contribute to shaping the council's climate response and community impact.
Please note you will need to obtain a police check before commencing this role.
If you are interested in this role, please APPLY today or email ******
At Charterhouse, we embrace, and value, diversity of culture, working arrangements, sexual orientation, and gender identity. On behalf of our client, we promote a workplace that actively seeks to include and welcome unique contributions of all people; to embrace and celebrate the value of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, their skills, and contributions to the workplace

📌 Information Management Lead (Melbourne)
🏢 Charterhouse Partnership
📍 Melbourne