Senior Information Management Specialist

Do you want to deliver work that truly matters to our community? There’s never been a better time to join the energy industry!

At Western Power we’re working towards our vision for a clean energy future and we’re looking for diverse, passionate people to join our team of world leading experts.

Are you a passionate information management professional? We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Information Management Specialist at Perth Head Office, on a permanent basis.

About this role

As the Senior Information Management Specialist, you will be required to:

• Develop, implement, maintain and support strategies, systems and practices which facilitate enterprise-wide compliance with the requirements of the State Records Act 2000 and subsequent standards and principles arising from the Act, and other relevant legislative information management obligations. 
• Provide subject matter expertise and guidance on all Western Power information management requirements and to proactively develop and facilitate implementation of a culture of high-quality information, knowledge and information management capability and practice across Western Power and mitigate risk.
• Conduct extensive searches of Western Power databases for the retrieval of relevant information in response to freedom of information requests, legal discovery applications, internal investigations and requests from external regulators or bodies.
• Guide and advise the business regarding information management obligations and contemporary practice, and provide support to the Information Compliance Team Leader and Corporate Compliance Manager in the execution of information management deliverables as required.
• Regularly review the Western Power Recordkeeping Plan and other relevant company documents in line with legislative requirements ensuring business requirements are clearly articulated.

About you

We are seeking someone with experience and attributes that include:

• A diploma, degree or relevant accreditation in information management or equivalent.
• A seasoned professional with demonstrated knowledge of, and experience in, all aspects of information management including strong experience with electronic document and records management systems (EDRMS).
• The ability to build and sustain lasting working and collaborative relationships with a network of key internal and external stakeholders and clients.
• Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of current information management legislative requirements, relevant standards, Government regulations, issues, and directives.
• Proven ability to effectively manage time and resources through prioritisation and preparation of tasks and leveraging of resources and schedules to ensure work is completed efficiently, often managing competing deadlines and priorities across high volume, concurrent activities.
• A high level of customer service awareness; through demonstrated ability to identify customer needs, develop service strategies, and provide improved customer service to business units.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and negotiate performance outcomes, plan activities and set priorities to achieve business objectives and deadlines.
• Project experience desirable (but not essential).

Joining Western Power

Our people play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, and supportive workplace, living our values and delivering exceptional service to the communities in which we operate.
 

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, women, young & mature age workers, the LGBTQI+ community.

We are an employer of choice, offering our employees a range of benefits that include:

• Competitive salary plus 11% superannuation
• Flexible work arrangements that support part time work, flexible working hours and working from home arrangements
• Professional Development opportunities including training initiatives and study assistance
• An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme
• Access to five Employee Network Groups – First Nations, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, Diverse Sexualities and Genders, Women, and People with Disability – which celebrate and communicate the diversity of our workforce and connect diversity and inclusion to our broader business activities
• The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year
• Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership.

Important information

We are committed to our Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2021 - 2027 and ensuring that people with disability have equal opportunities to gain and maintain employment with Western Power. It is strongly encouraged that people with a disability who meet the inherent requirements of the position description apply for this role.

We are also proud to have launched our Innovate RAP in Mar 2022 (Reconciliation Action Plan). Our Innovate RAP outlines our commitment to the Reconciliation journey in WA.

Our recruitment process requires that all candidates who progress to the pre-employment stage must hold a police clearance issued within the last six months.

Join us and play a part in powering the future of Western Australia.

To find out more about us please visit https://www.westernpower.com.au/about/

Applications close on 6 May 2024

Submit your application by clicking the ‘apply’ button.