Senior Information Management Officer, Strategy and Cybersecurity / Strategy, Architecture & Planning

About the role: 

The Senior Information Officer supports the effective management and use of information and content across the department, ensuring information practices align with governance, policy and compliance requirements while enabling productivity and modern ways of working.

The role applies information management standards and guidance in practical contexts, working closely with business areas, digital and IT teams to improve how information is created, structured, accessed and used. This includes supporting information readiness for digital platforms, collaboration tools and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence. The role provides strategic leadership, governance and authoritative advice to support service delivery.

Working under the direction of the Principal Information and Emerging Technology, the role provides hands‑on advisory support, contributes to capability uplift and helps translate information policy and guidance into everyday practice across the organisation.

Please view position description for further information about the role.

About us: 

At the Victorian Department of Health we want a future where Victorians are the healthiest people in the world. A Victoria where our children and people thrive, our workplaces are productive and safe, and our communities are more connected.  

We see it as our job to support Victorians to stay healthy and safe. And to deliver a world-class healthcare system that ensures every single Victorian can access safe, quality care that leads to better health outcomes for all. 

About you:

• Applies information and content management frameworks, standards and guidance to support consistent and compliant information practices across the department.

• Supports experimentation and continuous improvement within agreed governance and risk settings.

• Builds effective working relationships across business, digital and IT teams.

• Provides information management input to initiatives involving new tools, platforms or changes to information use.

Qualification/Specialist Experitse

• Tertiary qualification in information management, information technology, digital disciplines or a related field is desirable. 
• Demonstrated experience applying information and content management practices, standards or guidance in a complex organisational environment is required. 

What we offer: 

• The opportunity to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enabling Victorians to be the healthiest people in the world.
• A wide range of growth and development opportunities within the department and wider Victorian Public Service.
• A strong commitment to work-life balance, including a diverse array of flexible working arrangements.

How to apply: 

Applications should include a resume and a cover letter. Click the ‘Apply' button to view further information about the role including key contact details and the advertisement closing date. 

We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated to provide responsive and quality services to all Victorians. We continue to build an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences to realise the potential of our employees for innovation and delivering services aimed at enhancing the lives of all Victorians. All roles can be worked flexibly and we encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Please contact us if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at *********@health.vic.gov.au. For more information on our commitment to inclusion and diversity see inclusion and diversity at the Department of Health.

If you have any queries in relation to participation in recruitment processes at Health, or experience any issues in applying, please feel free to email ***************@health.vic.gov.au. Please note that unsolicited applications from third parties cannot be accepted. If you have questions regarding the role, please message the contact person listed on the advertisement directly.  

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