Team Leader Information Management (City of Shellharbour)

Shellharbour City Council is seeking a dynamic and collaborative leader to take on the role of Team Leader Information Management. In this role, you will lead a specialist team responsible for information governance, records management and access to information — while driving the design and delivery of efficient, modern administrative processes. You will champion the use of technology to streamline workflows, embed contemporary practices, and support transparency, accountability and informed decision-making across Council. Key Responsibilities
- Governance and effective use of information management systems.
- Providing expert advice to stakeholders.
- Preparing and determining formal decisions under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (GIPA).
- Leading continuous improvement and digital transformation initiatives. This position suits a forward-thinking leader who combines strong information management expertise with a genuine passion for technology, modern processes and empowering teams to deliver high-quality, customer-focused services for the Shellharbour community. About Shellharbour City Council Shellharbour City, located in the Illawarra region, is just 80 minutes south of Sydney and is home to over 82,000 people in a city that spans 154 square kilometres. It is an area of great natural beauty – stretching west from the picturesque coastline to rolling pastures, set against the majestic backdrop of the Illawarra escarpment. We have been recognised with numerous state and national awards in recent times, including eight wins for our First Nations Community the Yirran Muru (many pathways) playspace, as well as being presented as winners in the NSW Landscape Architecture Awards, Regional Achievement Awards, and Parks and Leisure Australia Regional Awards of Excellence. Benefits
- Permanent full-time, 35 hours per week with access to flexi-time.
- Commencing salary range from $84,649
- $93,459 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience).
- Bi-annual bonus payments.
- 12% superannuation.
- Great culture with a strong, values-led and progressive team.
- Employee advantages programs and access to novated lease options and significant retail discounts, corporate fitness programs, weekly payrun, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more.
- Local government employee benefits such as annual award increases, LSL after five years, three weeks sick leave per annum, health and wellbeing leave and more. Contact Deanne Norman
- Corporate Planning and Information Manager, Closing Date Sunday, 24 May 2026 at 11:30 pm. Equal Opportunity Shellharbour City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values the unique strengths and talents of all people. Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply. We promote respect at work as a fundamental right for all and strive to create a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. This commitment extends to the promotion of the rights of all children and young people to be safe from harm when interacting with our services and spaces. Our values, Collaboration, Accountability, Integrity, Respect and Sustainability underpin all we do. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3r1j49