The Opportunity
Assist the Information Services Business unit in safeguarding Council’s digital integrity as an Information and Business Systems Compliance Officer. This role ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, enhances system efficiency, and supports long-term information security strategy through collaboration and strategic solutions.
Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure operational, procedural and regulatory requirements across Council’s business applications in line with regulatory frameworks are met at all times.
• Provide support for Information and Business Systems projects, contracts and procurement activities.
• Research and recommend future-proofing strategies and application enhancements, to improve system functionality and performance.
• Collaborate with internal teams to identify and recommend strategic business system and information management solutions.

This is a full-time, limited tenure position up to 2 years. The incumbent will work across both Bairnsdale (EGSC) and Sale (WSC).
What we’re looking for:

• Experience in business systems compliance and analysis within a regulatory environment.
• Strong understanding of information security standards, particularly the Victorian Protective Data Security Standards and the 2014 Privacy and Data Protection Act.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and deliver practical solutions.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders and support shared service delivery across EGSC and WSC.
  

If successful, you will need to undertake a police check. You must also be legally entitled to work in Australia.
Why you’ll love EGSC East Gippsland boasts breathtaking landscapes from the ocean to the mountains and has a tight-knit community. We employ locals, who truly care about supporting the needs of our community.
At EGSC, we offer
Work-Life Balance:

• Option to purchase additional leave
• Extra time off over Christmas
• Discounted memberships to our Recreation Centres

Competitive Salaries:

• Banded salaries with built in yearly increases!
• Annual leave loading paid as a lump sum in December!

A Supportive environment:

• 17 weeks paid parental leave pro rata
• Additional special leave available for chronic health conditions and other special needs
• Learning and Development team to keep your skills up to date and give you the opportunity to develop your career!
• Employee Assistance Program offering counselling support when you need it
• Staff consultative committee - management consult staff on big decisions
  

To apply, please submit:

• A cover letter detailing your interest and the skills you will bring to the role.
• A current resume with your personal details, experience, qualifications, and 2 referees.
• A statement addressing each of the key selection criteria.

Applications close at 11.59pm on 15 June 2025
Questions? For a confidential discussion about the position or to learn more, please contact Sharon Jankowiak, Coordinator Information and Business Systems on (03) 5153 9542.
East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTIQA+, gender diverse people, religiously, culturally and linguistically diverse people and people of any age.
East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and has a zero tolerance for child abuse and harm. To uphold these standards a valid working with children check is required to be held for applicable positions.