Team Leader GovernanceLocal GovernmentLeadership Opportunity$95,969 – $107,485 + SuperAre you an experienced Governance or Information professional looking for your next prospect within Local Government?
We are seeking a Team Leader Governance to lead a team of Information Officers and play a key role in ensuring the effective, transparent, and compliant provision of information to internal and external customers.This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll combine people leadership, legislative compliance, information management and continuous improvement, while helping Council deliver high-quality information services to the community.The RoleAs Team Leader, you will oversee the day-to-day delivery of information services and ensure requests are managed in accordance with relevant legislation, Council policies and procedures.You will lead a team of Information Officers while working closely with internal stakeholders to improve access to information and ensure Council meets its statutory obligations.Key responsibilities will include:Oversee, review and update council policies, information sources and guides to comply with legislative requirements.Ensure information requests are processed in accordance with legislative requirementsCoordinate the receipt and processing of subpoenas and other legal notices received at Council to ensure legal obligations are met in a timely manner.Identify ways to provide enhanced online public access to council informationPrepare annual reports for the Information and Privacy Commission and other statutory and Council reporting requirementsMonitor and report on performance and compliance with councils obligations regarding the provision of informationMaintain information request records using Council's EDRMS to enable correct storage, access and retrieval of information.Work in collaboration with and assist the team, manager and other key stakeholders to achieve business unit goalsAbout YouExperience in Governance, Information Management, Privacy, GIPA/FOI or a related Local Government functionPrevious experience leading or supervising a teamStrong understanding of legislative requirements relating to the provision of informationExperience managing information requests and/or access to information mattersExperience dealing with subpoenas, legal notices, or other statutory information requirementsStrong policy and procedure development experienceExcellent research, analytical and problem-solving skillsStrong written and verbal communication skillsThe ability to provide clear advice and guidance to internal stakeholdersStrong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing prioritiesExperience working with an EDRMS or information management systemA proactive approach to identifying opportunities for process improvementAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age and genetic information.
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📌 Team Leader Governance (Sydney)
🏢 Norwest Recruitment
📍 Sydney