Chandler Macleod is recruiting on behalf of our client for an exceptional chance within a high-profile Federal Government agency supporting Australia’s most significant long-term capability program.

About the Role

Working within a major Federal Government program environment, you will be accountable (under broad direction and with a high degree of autonomy) for leading one of the organisation’s specialist information management streams and delivering strategic outcomes across information governance, records management, and/or records authority development.

You will strengthen information management capability, promote a culture of accountability and compliance, and deliver enterprise-wide frameworks, services and assurance activities that ensure information is managed effectively, securely and in accordance with legislative requirements.

Key Responsibilities

- Leading information governance, records management and compliance initiatives across a large, complex program environment
- Developing and implementing information governance frameworks, policies, procedures, guidance and assurance activities
- Providing expert, evidence-based advice to senior leaders and stakeholders to support informed decision-making
- Driving improvements to information lifecycle management practices, including compliance monitoring and reporting obligations
- Overseeing and optimising Electronic Document and Records Management System (EDRMS) usage, support and service delivery
- Leading or contributing to records authority development, sentencing methodologies, and compliant retention and disposal practices




- Identifying, assessing and managing risk, escalating issues appropriately, and delivering practical mitigation strategies
- Building and leading a high-performing team, including capability uplift, performance management and fostering a collaborative culture
- Preparing high-quality briefs, reports and recommendations that clearly outline issues, impacts, options and next steps

About You:

You will demonstrate:

- Strong knowledge of information governance, records management and information lifecycle management within legislative and policy frameworks (including the Archives Act 1983)
- Proven ability to translate strategic direction, technical concepts and legislative requirements into explicit, practical deliverables
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to influence and collaborate across diverse internal and external groups
- Demonstrated leadership capability, with experience leading teams and coordinating complex work programs to achieve outcomes
- Sound judgement, initiative and accountability, with the ability to operate effectively in a high-paced environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce high-quality executive briefs and advice

Security RequirementApplicants must be able to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting Level 2 (NV2) security clearance.

Flexible working arrangements may be supported where aligned with operational and business requirements.

Locations:

Adelaide SA, Canberra/ACT (Majura), Rockingham WA

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📌 Assistant Director (Canberra)
🏢 Chandler Macleod
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