• Drive and strengthen information governance across Council
• Full time, Permanent Opportunity  |  Flexible work options available
• Band 8: $127K - $143K per annum (depending on experience) + 12% superannuation

About the team

The Information Governance team plays a critical role in enabling Council to manage, protect and use its information assets effectively, securely and in line with legislative and regulatory requirements. The team provides organisation wide leadership in records and information management, privacy, data protection and governance, ensuring compliance with the Public Records Act 1973, the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic), and mandatory standards issued by the Public Record Office Victoria (PROV).

About the role

The Coordinator Information Governance is a significant leadership role with a genuine opportunity to shape how Council manages, protects and uses its information. Reporting to the Chief Information Officer, this role leads the Information Governance function and plays a critical part in strengthening trust, compliance and organisational capability across Council.

This position combines strategic influence with hands-on leadership, translating legislative and regulatory requirements into clear, practical outcomes that support the way our people work.

Working closely with senior leaders and teams across the organisation, this role will create and champion a strong culture of information governance and responsible information stewardship, while driving continuous improvement and contemporising the information governance function. This is a great opportunity to define the roadmap of information governance at Glen Eira.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivery of several key Information Governance projects currently underway.
• Identifying and implementing opportunities to streamline processes, implement Artificial Intelligence (AI), in a safe, ethical and compliant manner.
• Managing the operations, including human and financial resources, of the Information Governance department to effectively deliver all services.
• Setting and monitoring Information Governance department objectives and service delivery targets.
• Ensuring quality controls are set in place to ensure certain service levels are met.
• Developing, implementing and monitoring records management policies and procedures in accordance with relevant legislation, PROV Standards and best practice.

About you

You are a strategic and confident leader with deep expertise in information governance and a strong understanding of contemporary technology environments. You bring a balanced approach that combines governance, risk and compliance knowledge with practical, technology‑enabled solutions that support organisational outcomes.

You are skilled at leading teams, influencing senior stakeholders and embedding sound governance practices across a complex organisation, while ensuring information assets are secure, compliant and effectively managed.

The following is also required:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Information Governance, or related field.
• Strong knowledge and experience of records and information management legislation and governance, including Public Records Office of Vicotria (PROV) requirements and best practice.
• Demonstrated experience in initiating, delivering, and supporting significant changes throughout an organisation in relation to corporate records and information management.
• Strong experience with Microsoft 365 and modern digital workplace technologies, including SharePoint, Content Manager and other related modern workplace technologies.

Not meeting all the requirements for this role? We value diverse experiences for positive community outcomes. If you're excited about the position but don't perfectly align with the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

Pre-employment checks

Progressed candidates must undergo pre-employment screening as a standard procedure which will include:

• Employee Working with Children Check
• New National Police Record Check
• Evidence of right to work in Australia

Pre-employment checks are not used by Glen Eira City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Position Description

Coordinator Information Governance - Position Description - March 2026.pdf

Apply NOW!

All applications must be submitted online by clicking the ‘Apply’ button. As part of your application, you will need to:

• Attach your resume
• Attach a cover letter (no more than one page)

Closing date: 09 April 2026 at 11.55pm

For further information or a confidential discussion please contact Paul Barrett, Chief Information Officer on 9524 3345 or email pbarrett@gleneira.vic.gov.au

What’s on offer

We have a great culture that is valued by all our staff. Teamwork, collaboration and innovation are a key focus at Glen Eira City Council. We will offer you:

• Hybrid work environment – Average of 3 days in the office (or pro rata)
• Flexible work options
• A supportive and collaborative team environment where your ideas are welcomed
• Access to paid training and participation in Council’s extensive Learning and Development programs
• Reward and recognition programs
• Comprehensive leave entitlements
• Corporate gym memberships at Glen Eira Leisure

Working at Glen Eira City Council

Glen Eira City Council is a collaborative, values-based organisation that strives for innovation. Our employees bring their diverse backgrounds and varied experiences and perspectives to an inclusive and flexible work environment, creating a unique and vibrant culture that is representative of the municipality  services.

Recognised as an Employer of Choice, we seek people who share our community focused values and have a desire to create positive local impact.