Information Management Officer

Are you looking for a new opportunity and the chance to be part of an innovative Council?

Do you have experience with records management standards and compliance?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Information Management Officer to join our Georges River Council, based in Hurstville.

About The Role

Georges River Council is seeking to appoint an experienced Information Management Officer to join the Information Management (IM) Team. This role sits within our Information Management team which is one area of the overall Information Management Technology Department (IMT). We specialise in records management compliance and systems, archives and research and management of the EDMS and other Information Systems.

In this customer focused role you will provide the organisation with quality Information Management services managing the lifecycle of both electronic and paper records and archives to meet the requirements of the NSW State Records Act and standards as well as conducting research for information requests. High level experience using an EDMS including administering user security rights will also assist you in this role,

Our team contributions are vital to the achievement of Council’s vision and corporate goals by supporting the development and implementation of key Corporate Strategies, policies and procedures for systems.

What We Offer 

• Permanent, Full-time - 70 hours per fortnight
• Salary from $76,264.60 to $88,364.17 per annum plus 11% superannuation dependent on the skills, qualifications and relevant experience of the suitable candidate
• Flexible working arrangements including a 9 day fortnight, hybrid work arrangement, flexible start and finish times
• Additional Health and Wellbeing paid leave
• Fitness Passport Program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary Packaging Options
• Sponsored Study Program
• Parental Leave and Support
• Employee Rewards Program
• Ongoing Education and Resources

The successful candidate will have

• Tertiary qualification in Records Management and/or experience working in an Information/Records Management environment
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally as well as a high level of reading and comprehension of documents and correspondence
• Understanding of the functions of Local Government
• Understanding of records management principles and practices
• Demonstrated experience in archival procedures and processes, particularly sentencing, disposal and reference enquiries
• Knowledge of best practice standards and relevant legislation relating to records management such as the NSW State Records Act and Local Government Act.
• Demonstrated computer literacy to use and understand Council systems at a high level. A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail are essential

Desirable

• Understanding of all relevant retention and disposal authorities for local government, or willingness to acquire same
• Experience using and digitising a paper-based filing system
• Administering user security in an EDMS
• Ability to train staff in records management principles or systems
• Current Drivers Licence

If you possess the attributes located in the Position Description essential criteria, then please submit your application today.

Applicants are asked to ensure that they provide responses to the targeted questions, failure to do so may result in your application not being considered.

If you would like further information on this role, please contact Angel Van Veen, Team Leader of Records and Information Management Services on 02 9330 9***.

Applications must be completed and submitted via our website. Closing Date: Thursday, 29 February 2024 at 11.59 PM AEST

Offers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check.

Georges River Council aims to be a leading, people-focused organisation delivering outstanding results for our community and city. We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.

We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights (with no Visa restrictions) in Australia to apply for this position.