APS5 Records Officer, Canberra

• Location: Canberra
• Position Type: Ongoing/Non-ongoing | Full-time
• Salary: $79,234 - $84,019

About the role
If you are looking for a new career, or a career change, where previous experience while desirable is not required, then this may be the job for you.
As a Records Officer, you will assist in the administration of the agency’s records system, supporting the Archivist with the lifecycle management of existing paper-based records and contributing to providing understanding to agency staff on their recordkeeping responsibilities.
Key responsibilities:

• Provide advice that contributes to business unit outcomes
• Identify vital records for long-term retention and digitise them via bulk scanning
• Apply knowledge of relevant legislative requirements, including but not limited to the Archives Act 1983, Privacy Act 1988, Freedom of Information Act 1982 and the Australian Crime Commission Act 2002.

All training development and mentoring will be provided on the job while you participate as a valued member of a small, high performing team.
Our ideal candidate
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate the following experience, skills and attributes:

• Ability to quickly acquire technical knowledge and skills used to administer the agency’s records system and willing to undergo both formal and informal training
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to proactively manage and organise own time and set work priorities
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment in relation to information life cycle management. Complex or difficult issues are discussed with team leaders and experts
• Works independently and under limited guidance in relation to information life cycle management. Complex or difficult issues are discussed with team leaders or experts.
• Proven ability to show initiative, make recommendations for improvements and deliver quality outcomes.

About the branch
Workforce Capability and Assurance provides a key enabling function, supporting the development of agency capability and providing the agency with the assurance that it continues to meet its legislative obligations. The branch is responsible for the delivery of all human resource and people strategies, as well as protecting the agency, its people and its capabilities through an integrated protective security and integrity function. Workforce Capability and Assurance supports employee wellbeing, as well as provides critical support to intelligence operations by oversighting the agency’s use of certain powers, ensuring legislative compliance and contributing to operational outcomes.
Eligibility

• Citizenship – To be eligible for employment with the ACIC, applicants must be an Australian citizen.
• Security Clearance - The Australian community expects ACIC employees to maintain the highest levels of security and integrity. Successful applicants will be required to obtain and maintain a minimum Negative Vetting 1 security clearance.
• Pre-Employment Screening – All candidates must satisfy an Organisational Suitability Assessment (OSA) prior to being offered employment at the ACIC.
• Vaccination Status – To be eligible to work at the ACIC, you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

The ACIC is committed to diversity and inclusion. We celebrate and champion diversity to ensure we reflect the community we serve, and pride ourselves on our vibrant culture. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those who identify as LGBTIQ+, neurodiverse, mature aged employees and carers.
More information about our conditions is available in the ACIC Enterprise Agreement 2016–2019 and Determination 2022/1 on our website.