EL1 Assistant Director (Clinical Information Management)

We are proud to be working with a large community support organisation in their search for an experienced and confident leader as an Assistant Director Information Releases where youll lead a specialist team managing the lawful release of highly sensitive client information in a complex clinical and statutory environment.

This is a critical governance role with statutory decision-making responsibility under the Privacy Act 1988 FOI Act 1982 subpoenas court orders and other legal notices. Youll ensure information is released lawfully ethically and defensibly while providing trusted advice to senior leaders on privacy legal and information-governance risks.

What youll do

• Lead and manage a specialist team handling FOI Privacy Act requests subpoenas and other legal notices

• Make and oversee statutory decisions involving sensitive clinical information

• Prepare high-quality clinical incident reviews reports and executive-level advice

• Manage competing priorities to deliver timely accurate and compliant outcomes

• Support Clinical Incident Reviews Clinical Panels and continuous quality improvement activities

• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders across government

• Model integrity professionalism emotional intelligence and a positive team culture

What youll bring

• Demonstrated experience at EL1 level (or equivalent) in a governance or statutory role

• Extensive experience managing FOI privacy matters subpoenas and legal correspondence

• Strong written and verbal communication skills including defensible decision-making

• Proven ability to lead teams in complex high-risk operational environments

• Sound judgement resilience and the ability to manage sensitive material with care

Highly desirable

• Experience working within the Australian Public Service

• Background in health or mental health settings

If youre looking for a meaningful leadership role where your decisions make a real difference and where integrity care and professionalism matter wed love to hear from you.

These are 12 month contracts with long term extension options available.

This is a national role and can be located in any capital city. You will need to be an Australian Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a national security clearance.