Internal Expression of Interest (EOI)

Applications Close: 11:59 pm 18 October 2026

Group and Team: Information & Technology Services Group

Network: Corporate Service

Location: Town Hall

Employment status: Permanent Full-time 1.0 FTE

Classification: Municipal Officer Level 6

Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2024

Salary range: $140,537 + 13.5% superannuation.

About the role

The Information Governance & Security Lead is a critical leadership role responsible for shaping and driving the City of Hobart's information governance, privacy, cyber security and information protection capability.

Reporting to the Chief Information Officer, you will lead the development and continuous improvement of Council's information governance and cyber security frameworks, ensuring organisational compliance, effective risk management and trusted information practices across the organisation. You will act as Council's recognised authority on information governance, cyber security, privacy and information risk, influencing strategic decision-making and helping the City navigate emerging technologies, digital transformation and AI governance.

Key accountabilities include

- Leading Council's information governance, privacy and cyber security strategy and roadmap.
- Providing authoritative advice to executive leaders on governance, compliance, risk and security matters.
- Driving organisational maturity across information governance, cyber resilience, privacy, data governance and AI governance.
- Overseeing information-related risk, assurance, audit and compliance programs.
- Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen governance and security outcomes.
- Leading and developing a small specialist team while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.





Learn more about the role in the position description: Information Governance Security Lead Position Description

About you

You are a strategic and influential leader who can translate complex governance, cyber security and risk concepts into practical business outcomes. You bring extensive experience operating in complex environments where governance, compliance and organisational risk management are critical.

You have a demonstrated track record of developing strategy, leading enterprise-wide improvement initiatives and providing trusted advice to senior executives and governance bodies. You are comfortable navigating emerging technology risks, driving change and building strong relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.

To be successful, you will bring:

- Significant experience in information governance, cyber security, privacy, risk management or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience leading organisational governance, risk, assurance or transformation initiatives.
- Robust leadership capability, including mentoring and developing high-performing teams.
- Highly developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Tertiary qualifications in Information Technology, Cyber Security, Information Governance, Risk Management or a related field.
- Knowledge of contemporary governance, privacy and cyber security frameworks and standards.

Experience within local government,



the public sector or other highly regulated environments will be highly regarded.

How to apply

If you require any further information specific to this role please contact Louise Mills, Chief Information Officer, on 0419 477 727 or email [email protected]

All applications must be made in the online portal, and you can save your application as you progress through the stages until you submit your final application. If you have any issues with submitting your application, please email details of the issue to [email protected]. Please note that we do not accept applications after the position has closed so if you have issues submitting your application, please contact us prior to the closing time.

Before you begin

You will need to read the position description prior to commencing your application as you will be required to address the key duties, skills and knowledge for this role in 600 words or less.

Please ensure you have copies of your current resume and relevant qualification/s ready to attach at the end of your application.

To protect privacy and prevent fraud, do not upload or email personal documents such as Driver’s licences, passports, or personal tax and superannuation details. Instead:

- You will be required to declare you hold the required documentation/licence, and
- If you are the successful candidate in the process you will be required to have the originals sighted by People and Culture before commencing in the new role.

Selection process

Candidates are initially selected for interview based on the details provided in their application.

The City of Hobart assesses all applications based on merit.

Positions are filled, based on how well the successful candidate meets the requirements of the position.

Learn more about the selection process on our website.

📌 Information Governance Security Lead (Hobart)
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