Information Governance Specialist

Play a leading role in shaping how information is managed, protected, shared and governed across a world-class research university.

Drive privacy, Freedom of Information (FOI), responsible information sharing, and information governance initiatives that support compliance, trust and academic excellence.

Full-time (1.0 FTE) appointment on an ongoing basis.

Base salary range: $120,912 – $132,161 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.

The Risk, Integrity, Safety and Compliance (RISC) division provides leadership in risk management, safety, compliance, and information governance across UWA. The Information Governance team ensures the University’s information is managed, protected, and used responsibly to support compliance, trust, and academic excellence. A key focus for the next 12 months will be ensuring the University’s readiness to comply with the new WA Privacy and Information Sharing (PRIS) Act 2024, driving policy updates, stakeholder engagement and implementation of robust governance processes.

Provide expert advice on privacy, responsible information sharing, and information governance across the entire information lifecycle.

Drive the further development and implementation of UWA’s Information Governance Framework, policies, and standards to ensure compliance and best practice.

Coordinate the University’s Privacy, Responsible Information Sharing, and Freedom of Information (FOI) functions, providing expert advice and acting as FOI Decision Maker.

Manage enterprise-wide information governance projects and initiatives that enhance compliance, trust, and academic excellence.