Information Management Lead

Job description

• Play a key lead role in collaborative, agile, information management team
• Working for an organisation who add value to the community | accessible by PT near to a train station
• 12-month contract, could lead to longer term opportunities  

• Lead and manage a team of records management professionals, including the Records Operations Lead, FOI Officer, and project staff as required.
• Develop, implement, and review records management policies and procedures.
• Manage the FOI function in line with legislative requirements.
• Identify and implement innovative improvements to records management systems and practices.
• Undertake business planning, reporting, and budgeting activities.
• Build and maintain effective internal and external stakeholder relationships, including other councils, PROV, OVIC, and relevant groups.
• Drive change readiness and adoption strategies to support continuous improvement.
• Model organisational values and behaviors to support a customer-centric and high-performance culture.

• Tertiary qualification in information/records management, business, or related discipline, or extensive experience in a similar role.
• Proven experience in leading and managing teams in a corporate information or records management context.
• Strong knowledge of the Public Records Act, FOI legislation, and contemporary information management practices.
• Experience using electronic records and document management systems.
• Ability to lead teams through change and deliver successful outcomes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build collaborative relationships across the organisation.

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (3 days in-office, with flexibility across the week).
• A supportive, inclusive, and values-driven workplace.
• Opportunity to contribute to shaping the council’s climate response and community impact.