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

Department Of Health · Melbourne, Victoria

Salary
A$116,413 – A$140,849Estimated
Type
Part-time
Posted
Today

Overview

Your experience in policing has given you a strong grounding in information governance, from managing evidence under CPIA to handling sensitive intelligence within strict protocols. This role requires applying information management standards and ensuring compliance across a large organisation — exactly the kind of disciplined, procedure-driven work you're used to. Your ability to work with multiple teams and translate policy into everyday practice also mirrors the coordination you did across agencies and units.

About this role

Overview

*Work Type:*Ongoing - Full-time or part-time

*Grade:*VPS 5

*Occupation:*Other

*Location:*Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

*Reference:*VG/EHEALTH/778804

The Department of Health plays a critical role in the Victorian health system and is responsible for shaping it to meet the health needs of all Victorians. We’re focused on

supporting Victorians to be as healthy as they can; whether through alerting them to seasonal risks like thunderstorm asthma, notifying them of contact with

communicable diseases, safeguarding their drinking water, developing the best health, wellbeing and care facilities in the world, being at the forefront of mental health and

wellbeing treatment or accelerating medical research. It’s all part of the way we partner with the community to help every individual lead a healthy life.

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 inclusion@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 talentacquisition@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.

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and other pre-employment checks. Information provided will be treated in line with our Privacy Policy.

Applications close Wednesday 19 August 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

5 August 2026

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