Non-ongoing 12-month opportunity
$118,049 - $129,870
Canberra, Goondiwindi, Griffith, Mildura and Wodonga

Join us to shape the future of one of Australia’s greatest natural assets and protect it for future generations.

We are seeking people who want to contribute to a significant water reform program that aims to respond to the impacts of climate change, support community and industry needs, and improve access to water for First Nations people.

The Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) is an independent government agency which, in partnership with Basin governments, manages the Murray–Darling Basin’s water resources in the national interest. With the enactment of the Water Act 2007, the MDBA was established as an independent expertise-based statutory agency.

The MDBA aims to achieve a healthy working Basin for the benefit of all Australians. The Murray–Darling Basin contains a rich diversity of natural environments that are unique in Australia and the world. The Basin is also crucial to Australia’s economy and home to 2.3 million Australians, including people from over 50 First Nations. How we manage the Basin as a whole connected system, manage our water carefully, and protect it for future generations is set out in the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.

The Position

The Information Manager plays a critical enabling role within the ICT Service Delivery team, focusing on enhancing the MDBA’s information capabilities through strategic business analysis. This includes leading the information management strategy and associated frameworks across the enterprise to optimise information management practices. This requires a strong business analysis approach to understand and translate business system requirements to shape our information architecture (including AI opportunities).

The role works closely with other parts of the Business Services Portfolio and the Murray-Darling Basin Authority, other agencies of the Australian Government, the Basin States and Territories and vendors and service providers.

Your key responsibilities in this role are to:

Lead and Manage Information Management Initiatives and ensure they align with business objectives and drive improvements in information capability.
Contribute to Enterprise-wide Solutions,including the implementation of an enterprise-wide search capability and manage-in-place information compliance platform with a focus on connecting business information systems to these platforms through API or other connector solutions.
Help Shape Strategic Direction including work plans for information management activities and support for ICT and data management efforts in line with the agency’s compliance obligations and technology opportunities.
Facilitate the Transition to Modern Governance Practices by developing and overseeing governance and operational capability improvements, in line with the NAA’s Building Trust in the Public Record Policy and other government policies.
Ensure MDBA’s Information Architecture meets Legislative Recordkeeping Requirements through all transition stages bycollaborating with the Information Compliance Manager and Records Officer to ensure compliance, including managing the sunsetting of legacy recordkeeping systems.
Optimise the Information Content and its Compliance within Business Information Systems by assessing and identifying opportunities for improvements and efficiencies.
Support ICT Projectsand enhance their adoption, including leveraging M365 information governance to bolster MDBA’s information governance architecture.

What we offer you

You will have the opportunity to work on projects where you contribute to shaping the future of one of Australia’s greatest natural assets and protect it for future generations.
At the MDBA you will undertake a variety of interesting and challenging work. You will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge and expertise, and work with the Australian community to support a critical resource management initiative.
Competitive remuneration packages, including up to 15.4% superannuation, and recognition of prior APS government service.
Generous leave provisions (four weeks annual leave) and additional Non-attendance days between Christmas and New Year provided.
Being part of a smaller agency with a strong focus on its connection with people.
Being part of a professional, committed, and friendly team of people.
Being part of an organisation that recognises and values First Nations people, and their contribution to our work. We have an innovative Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) aimed at improving relationships, showing respect, and increasing opportunities to deliver outcome for First Nations peoples as part of our business-as-usual activities.
Competitive Flexible Working Arrangements which allow greater flexibility and balance between work and personal needs with a baseline attendance in the office to be 40% of your time.
A range of healthy lifestyle provisions, including access to a health and wellbeing program.
Opportunities for professional development, and career progression across a variety of roles and work locations.

Tell me more

It is easy to apply for a job at the MDBA. Go to www.mdba.gov.au/careers and tell us what makes you the ideal candidate. Take the opportunity to work with the MDBA as we continue to make a difference through the protection and enhancement of the environment.

For more information regarding this opportunity contact Tracey Langford - tracey.langford@mdba.gov.au

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