Information & Data Manager

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Information & Data Manager
Salary: Level 7, $128,077 - $136,891 pa, Public Sector CSA Agreement 2022
Location: Perth Metropolitan Area
Closing Date: 2024-03-01 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)
Pillar/directorate:
Corporate Services
Branch:
Enterprise Information Management
Tenure:
Permanent - Full Time
Position Number:
70220369
Attachments:
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Level 7 | Permanent – Full Time
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) leads the sustainable development of Western Australia’s regions and agriculture, aquaculture, food and fisheries sectors. In everything we do, we take an approach to protect, grow and innovate WA’s economy, community and environment.
About the opportunity
There is currently one (1) permanent - full time position available for immediate filling.
We are seeking a dynamic and driven individual to join our team as an Information & Data Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for leading and managing the activities undertaken by the Information and Data Management (IDM) team to meet business needs and in compliance with all legislative requirements. You will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing information management strategies and policies that support Information Classification, Freedom of Information and Privacy Legislation. In this position, you will engage and consult with senior managers, vendors and service providers to promote collaborative technologies, process and behaviours to meet current and future corporate information needs.
We are looking for individuals with:

• significant knowledge of legislation, standards and compliance requirements for managing government and public information and digital services;
• experience in leading and managing an information or data management function in a complex organisation;
• highly developed communication skills, with the ability to consult with staff at various organisational levels;
• excellent analytical skills; and
• highly developed organisation skills, with the ability to manage competing demands.

For further information and special requirements for this role, please see attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Equity and Diversity
At DPIRD we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and are an equal opportunity employer. We value and strongly encourage people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people, women and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply for positions within our agency.
How to Apply
Click the Apply button and attach the following to your application:

• A comprehensive CV that highlights your skills, experience, and achievements including details of two (2) referees.
• A cover letter of no more than two (2) pages in length demonstrating how your skills, knowledge and experience relate to this opportunity.

It is recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information. Please note you do not have to address the work-related requirements at this stage. All Work-Related Requirements will be assessed at some stage during the selection process.
Need further information?
For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact , Manager Enterprise Information Management, on 0459 926 204 during office hours.
If you experience technical difficulties applying online, please contact the RAMS Helpdesk on 1300 733 056 in the first instance. For further information about the recruitment process please contact our Employment team on (08) 6552 1943.
Employment Conditions and Additional Information
DPIRD is an Emergency Management Agency for animal and plant biosecurity and all employees may be required to work or travel during, or outside of, normal business hours to assist with incidents and emergencies.
Am I eligible to apply?
To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia. To be eligible for a fixed term or a casual appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period as part of your application.
You will be required to provide a current National Police Certificate (police clearance) before commencing employment. If not currently held, this must be acquired prior to appointment at the applicant’s expense.
This process may be used to fill other same/similar fixed term, permanent, vacancies that arise in DPIRD at locations listed in this advert. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position, the panel may select another suitable applicant from this selection process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from the approval of the initial recruitment decision.
The recruitment process may include online written assessments, psychometric, cognitive or other testing, job-related tasks, video or live stream interviews, documentation and reference checks or other assessment methodologies as required. We reserve the right to supplement the field of applicants via an executive search if required.
Please ensure you have plenty of time to submit your application to allow for unanticipated problems, as late and proforma applications will not be accepted. (Please note: Online lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted)