Principal Information Technology, Governance Risk

**Roster**:
Monday - Friday | Permanent | Full Time

**Location**:
South Perth Corporate Office

**Key Benefits**:
Significant short
- and long-term bonus opportunity, fully paid private health insurance, 26 weeks parental leave, share options, generous health and wellbeing programs + more

**Your Opportunity**

At IGO we are all about making a difference, and our people are a key part of this. We are a proud, values driven, purpose led mining and exploration company with a rich history in WA.

Reporting directly to the Head of Information Technology, key accountabilities include:

- **Governance**:Develop, implement, and maintain IT governance policies and procedures. Ensure alignment with enterprise-wide standards and regulatory requirements.
- **Risk Management**:Identify, assess, and mitigate IT risks. Conduct regular risk assessments and develop risk mitigation strategies. Maintain an updated risk register.
- **Compliance**:Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001). Conduct audits and assessments to verify adherence to compliance requirements.
- **Monitoring and Reporting**: Monitor compliance with IT policies and procedures. Prepare regular reports for senior management on compliance status, risks, and mitigation efforts.
- **Training and Awareness**:Develop and deliver training programs to educate employees on IT governance, risk management, and compliance practices.
- **Incident Management**:Assist in the development and maintenance of incident response plans. Participate in incident investigations and post-incident reviews

**Your Experience**

The ideal person will thrive in an environment where precision, accountability, and clear communication are key to success. We are seeking applicants who can demonstrate the following;
- Tertiary qualifications in Information Management, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field;
- Professional certifications in Information Governance, and/or Data Management, Data Privacy;
- Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001);
- Confidence communicating ideas, voicing concerns and suggestions to support continuous improvement;
- Approaching challenges with a pragmatic, principled and conservative perspective that balances innovation with risk awareness;
- Well organised with a high capacity for work and the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously;
- Detail oriented, highly analytical, with strong problem-solving, and decision-making skills;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and influence outcomes;
- Working with IT GRC frameworks like CIS (Centre for Internet Security) and implementing controls; and
- National Police Clearance obtained within the last two months.

Please note that we are not engaging with Recruitment Agencies for this position, and kindly request no outreach.

**Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion**

IGO are proud to be a Work180 endorsed employer which signifies our commitment to supporting women’s careers. You can find out more about our benefits and policies by visiting our Work180 page here - IGO | WORK180 Endorsed Employer.

For more information about our hiring practices please visit our website - Careers at IGO

**About Us**

IGO is an ASX listed mining and exploration company focused on creating a better planet for future generations by discovering, developing and delivering products critical to clean energy.

As a purpose-led organisation with strong, embedded values and a culture of caring for our people and our stakeholders, we believe we are Making a Difference by safely, sustainably and ethically delivering the products our customers need to advance the global transition to decarbonisation.

**Supporting our Communities**

We work in partnership with our host communities and Traditional Owners to achieve long-term social, environmental and economic outcomes. We are also proud of our Corporate Giving Program which provides direct funding and in-kind support for a range of programs aligned with our values and purpose.

**Our Culture