Corporate Applications and AI Governance Officer

Corporate Applications and AI Governance Officer

Department: Information Services

Compensation: Salary AUD $94,707.04 - $102,259.52

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

We are East Gippsland Shire

East Gippsland is a natural playground with over 21,000 square km of land including ski fields, high country, nine national parks, two significant marine parks, Australia's largest navigable inland lake system and stunning coastlines included!

Information Services

The Information Services Unit supports Council's technology, business applications, information systems and data management needs. The team works across the organisation to ensure systems are secure, reliable and compliant, while helping employees use technology effectively to deliver services to the community.

The Opportunity

Help shape the safe and responsible use of technology across Council. This exciting role works across the organisation to support business systems, information security, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.

You will help protect Council's corporate systems, build practical expertise in AI governance and Victorian Protective Data Security Standards compliance, and deliver training and guidance that enables staff to use technology safely, securely and effectively. If you enjoy solving problems, working with people and driving continuous improvement, this is a unique opportunity to make a real impact in a rapidly evolving technology environment.

This is a full-time, limited tenure position for up to 24 months, based in Bairnsdale and Sale, and operates under Council's hybrid working model. An initial period of full-time office-based work will be required to support onboarding and training, with hybrid working arrangements available once the successful candidate has developed sufficient knowledge and capability in the role. While hybrid work flexibility is available, this role cannot be completed while living outside the region. An ongoing expectation of working from the office at least three days per week applies.

Due to the nature of the role, some after-hours support may be required. Council's Information Services function operates collaboratively with Wellington Shire Council, so the successful candidate will be required to work from Wellington Shire Council locations or provide support to its team, as directed by the Chief Information Officer.

Key responsibilities include:

• Support the management, maintenance and improvement of Council's business and information management systems.
• Provide advice on compliance, privacy, security and data risks associated with artificial intelligence, connected systems and emerging technologies.
• Develop and deliver business systems training, user education and practical guidance for employees.
• Support technology projects, including scoping, system enhancements, reporting, procurement, contracts and software licensing.
• Work with internal teams, software suppliers and partner councils to identify and implement effective business system solutions.

What we're looking for:

• A tertiary qualification in Information Technology or relevant experience in business systems compliance.
• Experience working with business systems, business analysis or process improvement.
• Knowledge of the Victorian Protective Data Security Standards and their application in a local government environment.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex information and recommend practical solutions.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to provide advice, deliver training and manage competing priorities.

Why you'll love EGSC: Work-Life Balance:

• 60/40 hybrid office/WFH options
• Option to purchase additional leave
• Flexible start and finish times
• Extra time off over Christmas
• Discounted memberships to our Recreation Centres
• Annual leave loading paid as a lump sum in December!
• Banded salaries with built in yearly increases!
• 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, where management consults staff on big decisions

Questions? Contact Sharon Jankowiak, Coordinator Information and Business Systems on

Applications close at 11:45pm on 28 October 2026.

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.