Information Management Reporting Officer – Department of Defence
📌 Vacancy Fact Sheet
- Reference Number: VN-0769852
- Agency: Department of Defence
- Job Title: Information Management Reporting Officer
- Position Number: ASG/03035/26
- Classification: APS Level 6
- Closing Date: Sunday 14 June 2026
- Job Type: Full-Time, Ongoing
- Location: Canberra ACT
- Future Merit Locations: Canberra
- Salary: $99,733 – $112,431
- Office Arrangement: On Site;Flexible (Defence is committed to supporting workplace)
About Department of Defence
Data Governance and Services Branch (DGSB) delivers foundational data capabilities across
Defence, providing leadership and stewardship of the data profession. It focuses on enabling Joint
Warfighting and Enterprise Performance through robust enterprise strategy, policy, and guidance.
DGSB adopts a centre-led, integrated approach, working collaboratively with Groups and Services
to ensure data use is aligned to strategic priorities and addresses key business challenges. This
enables Defence to realise Decision Advantage, as outlined in the National Defence Strategy.
The Information Assurance and Performance Directorate supports this mission by uplifting data
and information management capability through assessments, assurance activities, targeted
action plans, and performance reporting. Its work ensures Defence meets governance obligations
while improving capability maturity.
Key responsibilities include measuring performance and maturity uplift, conducting assurance
activities and risk-based assessments, and reporting on the overall health and maturity of
information management across the organisation.
Our Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate is an analytical and self-directed professional who can operate confidently
with minimal supervision while delivering accurate, timely, and decision-ready outputs for senior
stakeholders. They possess strong data analysis and interpretation skills, with the ability to
translate complex quantitative and qualitative information into clear insights, risks, and
recommendations. Experience working with data models, performance reporting, and regulatory or
legislative frameworks – particularly compliance-driven environments – is essential.
The individual demonstrates sound judgement, attention to detail, and the ability to identify
inefficiencies and drive process improvements. They are an effective communicator, skilled in
producing high-quality written briefings, visualisations, and executive-level products tailored for
SES and senior military audiences. Strong stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills are
critical, including the ability to synthesise diverse inputs and influence outcomes through
evidence-based advice. Above all, they bring strategic thinking, professionalism, and a focus on
enabling informed decision-making in a complex, resource-constrained environment.
Duties
- The Role
- You will be expected to operate independently with limited direction, providing high-quality
- analysis and advice to influence outcomes through evidence and strong stakeholder relationships.
- Working closely with the Director Information Assurance and Performance and Assistant Secretary
- Data Governance and Services, you will analyse data to produce briefing products assessing
- regulatory activities, their effectiveness, and associated risks to information management
- operations, while identifying opportunities to improve business processes.
- You will leverage branch-developed data models to demonstrate Defence’s compliance with
- legislative and regulatory obligations, including statutory timeframes under the Archives Act. The
- role also involves reviewing and synthesising qualitative and quantitative inputs from across the
- Branch to inform prioritisation of the work program. Outputs—tailored for SES and senior military
- stakeholders—include reports, visualisations, ministerial submissions, and executive
- correspondence.
- Through these products, you will support informed decision-making on risk appetite and helps
- optimise regulatory functions in a resource-constrained environment, requiring strong analytical,
- strategic, and communication skills.
Eligibility / Notes
- Security Clearance:
- Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at “Negative Vetting Level 1”.
How to Apply
Position Contact Sam Pullen, 02 8440 4860
Agency Recruitment Site https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=CE9CBC64-806D-81D0-E056-ECF2747C6
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