Information Management Coordinator

About the Role

Join Bega Valley Shire Council to participate in meaningful and diverse work supporting vibrant communities in the scenic south-east corner of New South Wales. Our council, recognized with the AR Bluett Award, employs over 350 staff serving a mix of rural and coastal populations through essential services such as libraries, finance, engineering, water management, and more.

We offer supportive employment benefits which include rostered days off, flexible work arrangements, and salary packaging opportunities.

Position Overview

We are seeking a proactive Information Management Coordinator to provide strategic oversight and governance for the Council's information management, privacy, and data governance functions. You will manage the operational delivery of records and information management services by leading the Information Officer and Information Systems Officer roles.

Your leadership will uphold records governance frameworks, ensure compliance with legislative mandates, and champion best practices. You will also spearhead data governance initiatives, business intelligence projects, and foster organizational capacity to enhance data quality, reporting systems, and decision-making processes across the council.

Candidate Profile and Qualifications

Applicants should possess at least a Diploma in Records Management or a related discipline, accompanied by a minimum of five years recent and relevant experience in information or related management fields.

• Proven expertise leading enterprise-wide information management, including records governance, privacy, compliance, data governance, and reporting.
• Experience in establishing robust data governance frameworks, including aspects such as data stewardship, metadata management, authoritative data sources, business intelligence, KPI definition, and delivering reliable reports.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication abilities to promote compliance, build organizational capabilities, conduct training, and simplify complex data concepts.

Compensation and Employment Terms

This is a permanent, full-time role with a 35-hour work week. The starting total remuneration package is $122,158.40 gross per year, including:

• A base salary of $2,097.50 per week
• Superannuation contributions of $251.70 per week (12%)

Additional Employment Benefits

• Nine day fortnight with rostered day off scheme
• Annual award-linked salary reviews and performance assessments
• Participation in the SmartSalary packaging program
• Access to wellbeing programs including Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance, Telus Health App, employee social club, health monitoring, and annual flu shots

Additional Information

For inquiries, please contact Gemma Stewart, Manager Digital Services, at 02 6499 2360. Applications must be submitted by 11.59pm AEST on 17 September 2026. Eligibility requires the right to work in Australia and applicants must address the selection criteria demonstrating their suitability for this role.

This position mandates appropriate immunisation consistent with Australian Immunisation Handbook recommendations, any Public Health Orders, and Council Immunisation Procedures.