Information Management Lead

Description:

Exciting opportunity with our government client. They are currently looking for an experienced Information Management Lead to join their team. This opportunity is initially a 6 months temp contract with a possibility to go fixed term till August 2027.

Location : Armadale
Contract : 6 months temp to potentially going Fixed Term until Aug 2027
Salary Band : $99,208 to $114,524 plus super

Objective:

• Lead the Information Management team to implement and maintain Record keeping and Information Management Framework, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and strategic alignment.
• To promote good information management practices throughout the organisation, by provision of expert advice, and support services to Officers.
• Foster open and collaborative relationships across to provide comprehensive system support, training and education which ensure they continues to develop
• Information Management capabilities which result in strong governance, record keeping and data integrity.

Duties :

• Establish and maintain a reliable and structured information management system that ensures data integrity, enabling accurate reporting, compliance, and effective decision-making at all levels.
• Leverage technological advancements to optimise record keeping processes, ensuring information is secure, easily accessible, and supports operational efficiency.
• Drive data analytic and reporting functions that provide actionable insights, improving transparency and accountability.
• Oversee the life cycle management of records, embedding best practices in digital preservation, secure storage, and accessibility to safeguard information assets.
• Proactively monitor and implement legislative requirements, ensuring that it remains compliant with the State Records Act 2000, Freedom of Information Act 1992, privacy requirements and other relevant Acts and regulations.
• Lead strategic projects to enhance the automation and integration of corporate information systems, improving operational efficiency and service delivery.
• Provide expert guidance on legislative and regulatory requirements, ensuring projects align with compliance obligations and best practices.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by driving system enhancements and ensuring information management practices remain agile and adaptable to future needs.
• Ensure proactively adopts and integrates emerging industry trends, technology, and standards, positioning information management as a key enabler of strategic initiatives.
• Continually assess and refine record keeping processes to support evolving business needs and align with corporate governance frameworks.

Essentials :

• Diploma in information management, business administration, or a related field, or demonstrated industry experience.
• Minimum five years in records/information management role, including system design, implementation, or upgrades of records management systems.
• Strong knowledge of legislative frameworks governing information management.
• Proven ability to drive organisational change in record keeping and data governance.
• Experience managing compliance monitoring, auditing, and reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for business needs and system enhancements.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and communication abilities.
• Possession of Current C Class Drivers License.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a current National Police Certificate.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.