Senior Advisor - Governance & Information Management

Building Commission NSW | Government Contract

Location: Parramatta, Sydney CBD, Gosford or other locations considered

Contract: 6 months, potential for extension

Start Date: 31 August 2026

Rate: $900-$1,100 per day + super

Hours: 40 hours per week

Working Arrangement: Hybrid - 2-3 days in the office

The Opportunity An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Senior Advisor - Governance & Information Management to join Building Commission NSW on an initial 6-month contract. This senior advisory role will support the continued uplift of governance capability across the organisation, with a strong focus on privacy, information and records management, compliance, policy and organisational accountability.

You will provide expert advice to stakeholders, support key governance initiatives and ensure existing projects maintain momentum and meet required milestones.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide expert advice on privacy, records management and information governance matters.
- Assess and respond to privacy incidents and provide timely advice on appropriate actions.
- Support the delivery of a governance capability uplift program, including internal communications, templates and quick reference guides.
- Maintain governance registers, tracking tools, recordkeeping requirements and the Governance shared inbox.
- Embed privacy-by-design and information management principles across projects, programs and operational activities.
- Prepare governance reports, briefings and recommendations for senior leaders and governance forums.




- Lead the development and delivery of information management strategies and initiatives.
- Develop and improve governance frameworks, policies, guidance materials and assurance processes.
- Identify governance and information-related risks and recommend practical mitigation strategies.
- Work closely with stakeholders to strengthen governance maturity, compliance and information stewardship.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across governance and organisational performance.

About You

- Demonstrated experience in privacy, information management, records management, governance and/or compliance.
- Strong knowledge of legislative, regulatory and policy requirements and the ability to translate these into practical business advice.
- Experience developing governance frameworks, policies, guidance materials, assurance processes or organisational uplift initiatives.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain momentum across existing projects and deliver key milestones within required timeframes.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills across diverse business environments.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify governance risks and recommend effective solutions.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing executive-level reports, briefings and recommendations.
- A responsive, approachable and solutions-focused working style.
- Previous experience within NSW Government or the broader public sector is highly desirable.

This is an chance to contribute to meaningful governance and information management initiatives within a high-profile NSW Government environment.

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📌 Senior Advisor - Governance & Information Management (New South Wales)
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