This role sits in the Indigo Governance and Assurance team and exists to shape and safeguard information management across the Indigo program. Day to day you’ll lead stakeholder engagements, uplift information policies, oversee records management, and ensure our systems meet agency standards and reporting requirements. You’ll also mentor staff, manage data-related risk, and build clear guidance for how AEC staff handle information and data.
Role Specifications
| Job Title | Assistant Director, Indigo Information Management |
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| Vacancy Number | VN-0768279 |
| Position Number | 2026-053 16164 |
| Classification | Executive Level 1 |
| Salary | $122,163 – $137,665 |
| Job Type | Full-Time, Non-Ongoing |
| Primary Locations | Canberra ACT; Adelaide SA; Brisbane QLD |
| Future Merit Locations | Various locations – ACT; NSW; VIC; WA; QLD; TAS; NT; SA |
| Office Arrangement | Flexible |
| Office Arrangement Details | The AEC supports flexible workplace arrangements as per operational requirements. |
| Closing Date | Sunday 12 April 2026 |
| Agency Website | https://www.aec.gov.au/ |
The Narrative
About the Opportunity: The Indigo Information Management role is a pivotal part of the Indigo Program Management Office. You’ll help shape how information is governed across one of our most significant modernisation programs, ensuring alignment with ISO principles and public service standards. Expect to work across a dispersed network of technical staff, policy leads and project teams to deliver reliable, well-documented information practices that support better decision making and transparent reporting.
About the Opportunity: The Indigo Governance and Assurance team sits at the heart of the program’s quality and oversight functions. You’ll lead engagement with system designers and product developers, guidance on information management practises, and the uplift of program-wide data and records management. If you value clear governance, proactive risk management, and a collaborative culture, you’ll fit right in here.
Duties (What You Will Do)
| Key Responsibility | Specific Tasks |
|---|---|
| Lead information management governance | Develop and implement policies, procedures and artefacts; uplift culture around information management; manage risk mitigation strategies. |
| Engage with stakeholders | Lead engagement with system designers, product developers and AEC staff to ensure information management requirements are met; provide high-quality, timely advice. |
| Remediate and coordinate records | Remediate past program records to meet agency standards; coordinate support from other program areas. |
| Oversee program reporting | Monitor and manage data collection for internal and external reporting; build relationships to support reporting obligations. |
| Policy and process uplift | Maintain information management policies, procedures and governance frameworks; implement risk controls. |
| People and engagement | Be the point of contact for new staff on information responsibilities; lead working groups and cross-functional collaboration. |
| Information systems awareness | Improve understanding of information and data management tools across the organisation; advocate for best practices. |
About You (Eligibility)
- Proven experience in managing information policies and practices in a public sector environment.
- Ability to advocate for information policy and tailor content for diverse audiences.
- Strong organisational skills; capable of delivering within tight timeframes and competing priorities.
- Understanding of ISO 16175 Principles and Functional Requirements for Records in Electronic Office Environments.
- Strong stakeholder management across geographically dispersed teams; able to influence and negotiate outcomes.
- Desirable: experience with Commonwealth ICT and knowledge management frameworks; familiarity with Objective and SharePoint; knowledge of SAFe Agile practices.
- Eligibility: AEC employees must be Australian citizens. Suitability will be assessed against security and character clearances requirements.
Important Information for Applicants
Keyword: jobs in australia for foreigners. This vacancy notes that eligibility is restricted to Australian citizens and security clearance requirements apply. If you are not an Australian citizen, please consider how this affects eligibility and whether you hold, or can obtain, the necessary clearances. The RecruitAbility pathway is available for applicants who declare a disability and meet the minimum requirements.
Direct Answer
The role requires Australian citizenship due to security and neutrality requirements of the AEC. If you are not an Australian citizen, you would not be eligible to apply for this vacancy under current guidance. If you are uncertain about your status or eligibility, please contact the officer listed below for clarification.
Additional Information
- Diversity & Inclusion: The AEC is an equal opportunity employer and promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace.
- RecruitAbility: Available for eligible applicants who meet minimum requirements and wish to participate in further assessment processes.
- Future Merit Pools: Notified opportunities may be offered across similar vacancies within the APS.
How to Apply
| Contact Officer | Mick Mumford, [email protected] |
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| Candidate Kit | Candidate Kit link |
| Application Portal | Application Portal link |