Macedon Ranges Shire
Macedon Ranges Shire
Macedon Ranges Shire
Macedon Ranges Shire

Team Leader Information Governance

Job No: MRSC07091
Location: Kyneton

Permanent Full Time 
$81,391  - $94,610  per annum plus (pro rata) Super and RDO
Position No: 7091

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to lead Council's Information Governance team and help shape the way information is managed across the organisation. Reporting to the Senior Governance Officer, Information Governance, you will oversee the lifecycle of Council's information assets, ensuring they are created, managed, stored and disposed of securely, ethically and in accordance with legislative requirements. Beyond compliance, you'll champion best practice, identify opportunities to improve systems and processes, provide expert advice to stakeholders, and foster a culture where responsible information management is embedded across Council. You'll also play an important leadership role by mentoring and developing your team while delivering projects that enhance governance, efficiency and service delivery. 

About you

You are an experienced Information Governance or Records Management professional who enjoys leading people, improving processes and delivering high-quality outcomes. You have a strong understanding of information governance legislation, records management principles and best practice, combined with the ability to provide practical advice and build trusted relationships across a diverse organisation. As a collaborative and supportive leader, you enjoy coaching others, fostering a positive team culture and driving continuous improvement. With excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills, you're equally comfortable managing day-to-day operations, leading change initiatives and working with stakeholders to strengthen Council's information governance practices.

Working at Macedon Ranges Shire Council 

At Macedon Ranges Shire Council, we’re passionate about building a thriving workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute. You’ll work together alongside supportive and collaborative colleagues who share our values of honesty, accountability and innovation. We champion a culture of belonging through a variety of workplace flexibility options, and calendar of wellbeing, diversity and inclusion related programs and initiatives. 

Staff Benefits

  • Discount on memberships at Council gym and pool facilities
  • Annual no cost flu vaccinations 
  • Employee Assistance Program 
  • Purchased leave
  • Access to hundreds of exclusive workplace benefits via our Employee Benefits platform
  • Onsite treater available to support your health and wellbeing at work

We support flexible working arrangements. This role is initially office-based for onboarding, with hybrid work available in the future once established in the role, subject to manager approval and operational needs.

Position Description
 
For further information contact Senior Governance Officer Robert Coles on 5422 0333.

Interviews are expected to be held from the week commencing 31 Aug 2026.

Closing Date:  21 Aug at 5:00pm.

To apply please click below and follow the prompts. Please have a copy of your current Resume and a Cover letter ready to attach.  

We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, abilities, and identities. If you require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know at jobs@mrsc.vic.gov.au.

Direct applications only – Council does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.

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Macedon Ranges Shire Council

Macedon Ranges Shire is located in central Victoria, about an hour's drive north-west of Melbourne. Covering an area of around 1700 square kilometres, the shire is a semi-rural municipality known for its beautiful natural landscapes. The shire has an estimated population of around 51,500 people and resides on the lands of the Dja Dja Wurrung, Taungurung and Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung peoples. Industries providing local employment in the shire are health care and social assistance, education and training, retail trade, agriculture, forestry and fishing. Tourism is also acknowledged as an important and growing industry for the shire.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce which reflects the community and the customers we serve. Council encourages applications from all suitable applicants including people who are from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people of different ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and Child Safe employer.