Information Management Specialist

Why work with us?

At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you’ll want to join our team!

With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region -Connected. Liveable. Thriving, our region is a model of sustainability, where caring for our environment, creating vibrant communities and growing our local economy is a way of life.

About the Role

The Digital and Information Services Branch delivers agile, transformative technology solutions that enable Council to lead in innovation and sustainability. Our focus is on creating a modern, connected workplace through cutting-edge systems and information governance, ensuring data is managed as a strategic asset.

As an Information Management Specialist, you’ll play a key role in shaping Council’s information governance framework and supporting enterprise information management systems. This position combines technical expertise with strategic insight to provide analysis of Information Systems and associated projects and integrations. This role ensures that the organisation's information is secure, compliant with relevant regulations, and effectively managed throughout its lifecycle, making it an exciting opportunity to influence digital transformation.

• Conduct business and systems analysis to optimise Information Management (IM) applications and processes.
• Implement and enforce information governance policies for Technology One ECM and Microsoft 365.
• Lead application support including problem resolution and system performance improvement for information management systems.
• Lead and deliver enterprise IM projects such as migrations, upgrades, and integrations within scope and budget.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• This role may have system support staff as direct reports.

About you

You hold a degree in IT or equivalent experience in information management or business systems analysis.

You’re skilled in configuring and supporting IM systems, with experience in TechnologyOne ECM and/or Microsoft 365 governance tools.

You have project delivery expertise and experience in managing migrations, integrations, and compliance in complex environments.

You bring strong stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills, ensuring secure, efficient, and compliant information systems.

Our Culture & Employee Benefits

Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits and working styles to suit you:

• Wellbeing: Your wellbeing is important to us therefore we offer a number of different initiatives such as discounted health related memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance program and development opportunities. 
• Flexibility: We know it is important to balance life and work, therefore we offer flexible working including a 9-day fortnight and a hybrid WFH model that help you be your best.
• Extras: Those extras make a difference therefore we offer salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices.

How to apply

Your written application should include:

• A 1-2 page cover letter demonstrating your ability to fulfil the mandatory and desirable requirements on the Position Profile. Keep the key responsibilities in mind when addressing this criteria; and
• A current resume or curriculum vitae.

Once you have these two documents ready, click ‘Apply Now’ and follow the prompts to complete your application.

Further Information

Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.

To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan 2025-2030.

For specific enquiries contact Brett Fleming during business hours on 0408 478 547.

We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team [email protected].

At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.