Information Governance Specialist

Perth Airport is Australia’s Western Hub connecting the people, businesses and communities of Western Australia with the rest of Australia and the world. Operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week throughout the year, Perth Airport plays a significant role in providing economic, social and cultural benefits to West Australians.

Perth Airport is investing more than $5 billion in new infrastructure so we can support our airline partners to grow, offering more services to new destinations and an improved customer experience.

Over the coming decade we will expand T1 International, and build new domestic terminal facilities, a parallel runway, two multi-storey carparks and our first airport hotel. This will deliver one airport for the people of Western Australia which will host all flight services in a central location giving passengers a seamless, world-class travel experience.

The Perth Airport estate is spread over 2100 hectares and has developed a $1.5 billion portfolio of existing industrial premises and significant vacant land holdings.

We service a truly diverse community and play an important role in strengthening cultural, family and social bonds while supporting business, tourism and leisure travel.

We're on the lookout for a Information Governance Specialist to join our growing team at Perth Airport. This role will be the core of our evolving data and analytics ecosystem. You will lead our Information Governance Program, ensuring that our information assets are managed securely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory requirements. You will work closely with stakeholders across the business to enhance awareness, implement governance frameworks, and drive continuous improvement in information management.

About the Role

• Develop and implement information governance policies, procedures, and standards to support organisational goals.
• Ensure compliance with data retention, privacy, and security regulations while mitigating governance-related risks.
• Collaborate with Technology, Legal, and other business units to maintain robust data security and privacy measures.
• Lead the Perth Airport Information Governance Program, enhancing data quality and optimising the use of information assets.
• Implement and manage classification, storage, and disposal processes for information assets.
• Support stakeholders and information custodians in fulfilling their governance responsibilities through training and guidance.
• Conduct data mapping exercises and maintain information asset registers to improve accessibility and control.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement by assessing and refining governance frameworks based on evolving business needs.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Management, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of four years' experience in information governance, data management, or related roles.
• Strong knowledge of privacy laws, data security, and regulatory compliance frameworks.
• Professional certifications such as Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) are highly desirable.
• Demonstrated expertise in policy development, risk assessment, change management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills, with experience optimising governance processes.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
• A collaborative and adaptable approach, able to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.

About Us:

We offer a dynamic and supportive team culture, a contemporary workplace with great facilities and a modern approach to work/life integration. Our competitive remuneration package comes with additional company benefits including free parking.

Perth Airport is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to building an equitable and diverse workforce representative of the community we serve. We encourage and welcome applications from all communities and backgrounds.

Doing the right thing by the planet and future generations is important to us. At PAPL we place a strong emphasis on embedding sustainability throughout our business strategy and operations. We remain steadfast in our commitment to driving ESPG (Environmental, Social, People, Governance) performance across our value chain and areas that have material environmental and social impact.

If this sounds like you please get in touch.