- Do you want to work at an agency where each day reveals new opportunities to work on some of the biggest issues facing consumers and businesses and have opportunities to pursue new and exciting pathways?
- Do you want to work at a place where smart and dedicated people from all walks of life collaborate to work on meaningful matters?
- Do you want to play a key role in how the ACCC manages, protects and makes the most of its important information?
Then this is the place for you! At the ACCC, we’re proud of the impact we can make together. We understand the responsibilities and challenges that come with a fast moving and ever-changing environment. Our high performing culture is built on a foundation of care, support and inclusion. It’s why we’re driven by connection and collaboration, sharing our skills, knowledge and support with each other freely and frequently. It’s why we prioritise the wellbeing of our people and empower them to work autonomously, flexibly and courageously. At the ACCC, we believe the best version of you is the one that’s true to who you are – and that’s the you we want working alongside us.
We value flexibility, and all roles can be performed from any capital city in a state or territory or Townsville and are available on a full-time, part-time or job-share basis.
Applicants from diverse backgrounds including First Nations peoples, people with disability and those from different cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
What you will do as the Assistant Director, Information Management
At the ACCC, effective information management is critical to supporting our work in promotion competition, protecting consumers and regulating national markets. As the Assistant Director, you will:
- Provide and contribute to strategic advice, leadership and direction in relation to the long-term preservation, management, and access to the Agency’s information assets.
- Ensure knowledge of contemporary best practice and compliance with legislative, financial and administrative frameworks, government decision-making processes and agency guidelines and regulations.
- Lead a team of professionals, role modelling our leadership behaviours whilst implementing and promoting a climate of innovation and continuous improvement in information management.
- Develop, maintain, implement and deliver systems for keeping, updating, accessing and preserving information including implementing strategies to move to full electronic information management practices.
About you
In order to succeed in the role, you will have:
- In-depth experience in developing, implementing, and continuously improving a records and information management governance framework, within an Australian Public Service (APS) agency.
- An extensive understanding of Australian information management legislation, standards, policies and authorities.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and management skills, with proven ability as a trusted advisor to senior management.
- Highly developed project management skills, including the ability to work on multiple projects concurrently, manage competing priorities and adhere to strict deadlines to achieve results in a busy environment.
- Relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated professional experience in Records Management, Information Management, Knowledge Management, Archives Management, or a related discipline.
To find out more about us and the role, please read the Candidate Kit.
How to apply
You will be asked to respond to the statement of claims of no more than 800 words and submit your resume with key outcomes or what you are most proud of in each role you have held (2 pages maximum)
Salary: EL1 $123,702 - $136,900 (plus 15.4% superannuation)
Contact Officer: Leo Exarhos, (02) 6243 1190
Applications Close: 11:00pm (AEST), Sunday 24 August 2025