The Role The EL 1 Information Management Officer will work as part of Defence’s Royal Commission Program Management Office (DRCPMO).The Information Management Officer will lead Defence’s information and records management activities in support of the Defence and Veterans’ Service Commission (DVSC) Cell within the DRCPMO.

They will coordinate the collection, assessment and secure handling of documents from Defence stakeholders, and work closely with Defence Legal to enable timely legal review. The officer will manage the information exchange with the DVSC and ensure compliance with Defence and whole of government information management frameworks. The Information Management Officer will be knowledgeable in information governance, data integrity and records management practices.

They will manage information storage, access and maintenance processes and ensure systems support secure, efficient and compliant information handling. The role will use a range of systems including Microsoft Teams, Objective, Nuix, the Microsoft Office suite, GovTeams and other tools such as PowerBI.

About our Team The Defence Royal Commission Program Management Office (DRCPMO) is responsible for the governance and oversight arrangements for the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide (RCDVS) Defence Implementation Program. The DRCPMO works with Defence Groups and Services to ensure the implementation of the RCDVS recommendations aligns with Government intent.

The DVSC was established to provide independent oversight and evidence-based advice to the Australian Government on reforms aimed at improving suicide prevention and wellbeing outcomes for current and former Australian Defence Force personnel. Defence supports the DVSC in its objectives through the provision of information.





The DVSC Cell was established to coordinate Defence responses to the DVSC and to manage the initial assessment and coordination of DVSC recommendations. The DVSC Cell engages with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely information is provided to the DVSC, Defence senior leadership and for ministerial reporting.

Our Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate will collect, maintain and quality assure data for reporting and governance purposes, frequently engage with stakeholders, and prepare responses for internal and external oversight and assurance bodies in a high paced environment.

They will undertake a number of key duties including, but not limited to:

- Lead Defence’s information and document management processes to support DVSC inquiries and requests for information, which include facilitating scoping meetings with key partners, document collection, quality control, classification handling and secure transfer.
- Coordinate information workflows with Defence Legal, enabling timely legal review and ensuring information is complete, accurate and compliant with policy.
- Manage data integrity, storage and recordkeeping processes to ensure compliance with legislative requirements, Defence, APS and whole of government information management frameworks.
- Build and sustain strong relationships with internal Defence stakeholders, relevant external agencies (including the DVSC) to support timely and effective information exchange.
- Provide expert, timely advice on information governance standards, document sensitivities, records management and system usage to internal and external stakeholders.
- Lead and manage a small team by providing explicit and consistent communication, setting clear performance and behavioural standards, managing performance, delegating responsibility and guiding and developing people.

Security Clearance:

Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at “Baseline Vetting” level

📌 Information Management Officer (Australia)
🏢 Department Of Defence
📍 Australia