About Us:

We create extraordinary experiences. We create memories, we take care of our shared heritage. This means careers where we have to innovate and always push for better, and where your perspective is always valued. This is a world where we bring together our love for the natural environment and our care for one another to make a real difference. This is a world where you’ll discover something new, every day.
As an organisation, you’ll also discover a culture that will challenge your expectations. We’re value driven, but also an $80m community based, purpose driven organisation that is innovative, contemporary and leads in our sector. With a focus on constant improvement, we’re providing an essential service, managing iconic locations, and always doing the right thing.
The Role:

In this part-time, 12 month role, we are seeking an experienced Information Governance Specialist to join our Safety and Governance team and play a key role in strengthening information management, governance and compliance practices across SMCT.
Reporting to the Head of Safety and Governance, this role will lead targeted uplift initiatives aligned to the Victorian Protective Data Security Standards (VPDSS), while helping improve information governance, data security, SharePoint utilisation and organisational capability. Working closely with business leaders and subject matter experts across the organisation, you will drive practical improvements that strengthen information management, support compliance obligations and enhance how information is governed, accessed and protected.
This position will suit a proactive and influential governance professional who enjoys partnering with stakeholders, driving organisational change and providing expert advice in a rapidly evolving digital environment.
Responsibilities:

Lead the governance,



validation and continuous improvement of SMCT's information assets and Information Asset Register
Develop and implement information management policies, standards, frameworks and governance practices
Partner with business leaders to assess information holdings, information flows, privacy obligations and information classification requirements
Drive capability uplift through training, awareness programs, guidance materials and best-practice resources
Implement information governance controls, including records retention, lifecycle management and sensitivity classification
Provide expert advice on information governance, privacy, information security and VPDSS requirements
Lead and support SharePoint, Teams and intranet governance initiatives to improve information management outcomes
Prepare reports, recommendations and strategic advice to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement

Your Profile:

Strong information governance or information management experience, including working with the Victorian Protective Data Security Standards (VPDSS)
Demonstrated experience developing governance frameworks, policies, procedures and compliance initiatives
Strong understanding of information lifecycle management, records management and information classification principles
Experience working with SharePoint, Teams and digital information management systems
Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across diverse teams




Strong communication skills with experience delivering training, guidance and capability-building initiatives
Ability to identify risks, drive continuous improvement and implement practical governance solutions
Self-motivated, organised and comfortable working across multiple projects and priorities

What’s on Offer:

We offer a fulfilling career with exceptional personal and professional growth opportunities, along with a comprehensive range of benefits, including:

Leadership and Development programs
Part-time, flexible working arrangements.
Employee Health, Wellbeing and Assistance Programs including complimentary onsite physio services.
A range of leave entitlements including;

16 weeks paid parental leave for primary carers and 6 weeks for secondary carers
Reproductive Health and Wellbeing leave
Gender Affirmation leave
Cultural/Ceremonial leave
The opportunity to purchase additional annual leave.

Discounts available at our employee café and onsite florists.

Don’t meet every requirement? We still encourage you to apply – your unique strengths might be just what we need.
We care for our colleagues and the community we serve. To protect one another it is a requirement that all successful candidates complete background checks.
If you have any access requirements which restrict you from fully participating in our recruitment process, please contact [email protected] so that we can discuss necessary adjustments.
We're reviewing applications as they come in and may remove this ad early once the position is filled, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
For more information on Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust, please visit our website: www.smct.org.au.
SMCT is an equal opportunity employer and a Diversity Council Australia Member.

📌 Information Governance Specialist (Springvale)
🏢 SMCT
📍 Springvale