Associate Director, Information Governance and Access

Classification: Senior Manager 3
Salary package: $161,198 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Terms: Full time, Fixed term (up to 3 years)

• An opportunity to showcase and build your career.
• Excellent support for skills development.​
• Family friendly working environment including good work/life balance and an inclusive and supportive culture.

About Us

The Corporate Governance and Risk Office (CGRO) is responsible for managing the governance functions of the University.  It provides procedural advice and support to the Chancellor, the Vice-Chancellor and the ANU Council, Council Committees, and the Academic Board. CGRO also manages ANU policy, delegations and legislation as well as privacy and freedom of information. 

Position overview

This is an exciting opportunity for a suitably experienced and qualified information governance professional, looking for a chance to lead a small, passionate, distributed team to deliver effective information governance and access  functions to the University.

Our ideal candidate

To be successful in this role, you will have relevant qualifications and extensive experience in the delivery of Freedom of Information, Privacy and related matters.  You will be highly organised, a proven leader have highly developed writing skills, possess an exceptional eye for detail and be able to communicate complex and detailed information in a simple and concise manner.  You will have effective partnership skills with the ability to influence at all levels, including Council and Executive.

What we offer

The University impacts Australia and the world through policy, research, and innovation. The diversity and complexity of the University’s strategic objectives and operations, offer risk and assurance professionals the opportunity to contribute to the University’s outcomes whilst collaborating and building relationships with senior leaders. In addition, we also offer:

• A supportive work environment that will nurture your career and assist you in further developing your leadership skills.
• Opportunities for career progression and development at Australia’s finest University.
• A friendly, engaged team of professionals with a "can do" attitude and a fantastic team dynamic.
• Generous remuneration and conditions, including 17% superannuation and a range of benefits and salary sacrificing options.
• Work in a beautiful campus environment on the city's doorstep.

For further information and to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact Phillip Tweedie, University Secretary, E: director.governance@anu.edu.au.

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

Application information

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A one to two page statement of why you are the perfect candidate, with reference to the selection criteria.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process.  An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.