Information Governance Specialist in Melbourne

We are currently seeking a skilled information governance specialist to support our client, a university in Western Australia, as part of its legal and compliance team. This is a full-time, 12-month engagement with a hybrid work schedule. Ideal candidates will have experience in e-discovery, litigation support or information governance, gained in a law firm or large corporate legal department.

Responsibilities:

• Support a busy legal and compliance team with information and document management from receipt through to resolution. This includes conducting document searches, assisting with e-discovery, preparing responses to information requests, and working with internal teams to prepare responses and disclosures.
• Prepare responses to FOI, legal and other regulatory information requests, along with disclosure materials, records and related correspondence.
• Manage document collection across functions while maintaining confidentiality, and prepare disclosure packs, schedules and correspondence.
• Communicate with legal teams, regulators, applicants and other stakeholders throughout the process, providing timely and sensitive responses.

Qualifications:

• 3–8+ years’ experience in legal support, information governance, e-discovery or a related field.
• Familiarity with FOI or information access, legal operations, investigations, litigation support, government or records-intensive environments.
• WA public-sector experience is highly regarded.
• Confidence working with large, complex document sets, including subpoenas, requests to produce, discovery or e-discovery.
• Privacy or information-governance experience is an advantage.
• Strong written communication, organisation and attention to detail, with a sense of urgency, sound judgement and a positive, adaptable approach to working independently and across teams.
• Available to start a new role in November or December 2026 and work on a hybrid basis in Perth.

Compensation, Benefits & Location:

This role offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites predominately work remotely, with the exception that some clients require on-site presence.

Axiom is the global leader in high-calibre, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in breed alternative legal services.

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Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment. We understand that many legal professionals have chosen to adopt the consultancy model, and we are happy to discuss this option with you. We offer both consultants and employees the opportunity to work with our enviable client roster.

Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities: Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in each stage of the recruitment process.

Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work.