• Opportunity to join local Council client.

• Join a team-oriented culture that values professional growth and well-being

• Monday to Friday roster | Initial 3 month duration with the potential for extension!

About the Client

Our client is one of the largest Councils in Australia, providing community services and facilities to a growing population representing many different cultures. Their dedicated employees serve the council by successfully delivering a large a diverse portfolio of programs and services.

About the Role

WorkPac is currently seeking a Principal Information Advisor to join our clients team. This position will require to provide senior specialist advice, analysis and partnership with stakeholders to uphold good governance and decision-making practice through the transparent management of information and privacy matters across Council. The position is also responsible for managing projects, engaging widely with stakeholders across Council, applying sound judgement by investigating and reporting complex governance and/or information and privacy matters and making recommendations with respect to such matters.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Apply expert specialist knowledge and provide advice regarding information management and privacy compliance to support Council in meeting its legislative and community obligations and expectations.

• Engage with stakeholders across Council to educate and raise awareness of information management and privacy matters and the role and responsibility of staff and leaders to embed these functions into their work processes and procedures.

• Maintain specialist knowledge of current local government and industry information management and privacy requirements and best practice.

• Provide expert technical guidance across the teams within the Integrity and Information team, to deliver excellence in accordance with the Branch Plan.

• Support the Program Leader to coordinate the development of business improvements that align with the strategic direction of the Branch and Council.

• Support in the identification of team training and development needs, gaps and opportunities.

• Develop and monitor system, process and procedure enhancements to maximise efficiency of operations and ensure continuous business improvement.

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Australian C Class Drivers Licence

• Available for an immediate start.

• Formal tertiary qualifications ideally in law, governance, information management, risk or compliance.

• Demonstrated knowledge of current strategic information management and privacy legislation, frameworks, principles and practices, ideally in a State or Local Government context.

• Proven experience leading with influence and providing leadership of thought in the specialist areas the role is accountable for, including leading a broad range of stakeholders who do not report to this position.

• Expert knowledge in the use and understanding of computerised business systems and databases.

• Specialist knowledge including the interpretation and implementation of complex administrative and integrity legislation.

About WorkPac

WorkPac is Australia's largest privately owned workforce services business with over 1.3 million registered candidates. We offer tailored solutions in recruitment, skills and career development across Mining, Construction, Healthcare and more. Our consistent promise to both candidates and clients is that choosing WorkPac is always a "Good Move".

How to Apply:

Click on the Apply button or for more information please contact:

WorkPac Principal Consultant: Kayla Royal on:(07) 4979 8631 quoting the below reference number.

Job Reference Number: BSINDJ2024126588

At WorkPac, we recognise we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and we encourage applications from women and Indigenous people.