PRIVACY AND INFORMATION GOVERNANCE OFFICER

- Full Time Fixed Term - 18 months
- One of the Fastest Growing Local Governments in Australia with great Career Opportunities!
- Family Friendly - 9-day Fortnights / Hybrid WFH / Paid Parental Leave!
- 12% Super - Choose to co-contribute and receive up to 18%!

Avoid the city chaos and embrace the family friendly, country town atmosphere of Mundijong! Use your proven background in information privacy to help shape our rapidly growing Shire.

The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale is entering the next phase of information privacy management.

This position leads the development, implementation and continuous improvement of privacy governance processes, information management practices, privacy impact assessments, information breach management arrangements, information asset registers and compliance monitoring activities.

Working collaboratively across all business units, the role provides specialist advice, education and support to ensure privacy and information governance obligations are embedded into the Shire's day-to-day operations and decision-making processes.

Join us at "The Shire"

Here at "The Shire" we live and breathe our values of Accountability, Collaboration and Trust to proactively support our fellow employees and our local community.

In this role you will:

- Coordinate the development, maintenance and continuous improvement of the Shire's Information Asset Register.
- Undertake information mapping activities to identify what personal information is collected, where it is stored, how it is used, shared, retained and disposed.
- Coordinate and facilitate Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) for projects, systems, technologies and business initiatives.




- Review contracts, procurement documentation and service arrangements to ensure privacy obligations are effectively addressed.
- Prepare reports, metrics and recommendations for management, Executive Management Group, Audit Risk and Improvement Committee and other governance forums.

What we are looking for: Our preferred candidate will be able to demonstrate:

- Sound knowledge of legislation and regulatory frameworks relating to privacy, information governance, records management and public sector compliance, including the Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing Act 2024 or the ability to rapidly acquire this knowledge.
- Experience undertaking business analysis, information mapping, process reviews or compliance assessments.
- Highly developed written communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, policies, procedures, briefing papers and stakeholder communications.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate projects and manage competing priorities while meeting deadlines.
- High level of attention to detail, discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive and confidential information.

The Important Stuff! We will negotiate a highly competitive salary package with the successful applicant based on the skills, experience and expertise they bring to the position.





Not only will you have the opportunity to swap the city chaos for our fabulous natural environment and quiet rural outlook, but here are also some other outstanding benefits:

- Free local gym membership
- If you choose to contribute additional super, we will match up to 3% as a co-contribution
- Wellness programs including Fitness passport
- Free counselling, health assessments and health insurance discounts, annual flu vaccination and skin cancer screening
- Two additional Local Government days off per year
- The option of Purchased Leave
- Salary packaging options, including novated leasing
- Professional development opportunities - study leave and study assistance
- Free Onsite Parking

About the Shire! With the Administration office located in Mundijong just 45 minutes from the Perth CBD on the picturesque backdrop of the Darling Scarp, our Shire is one of the fastest growing Local Governments in Australia.

Our community come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do but because it makes our organisation stronger.

Where do I apply?

Applications close midday Thursday 08 October 2026, but we are reviewing applications as they come in and the position may close earlier than expected. We recommend you apply as soon as possible. We encourage applications from all areas, including Mandurah, Peel and Pinjarra regions.

Note: The Shire will collect personal information from you during the recruitment process, which will only be used or disclosed when required to effectively process your application.

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🏢 Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale
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