Records Officer

Records Officer

This opportunity offers:

• Ongoing employment
• Full time role & 35 hour working week
• Attractive annual salary $80,101- $87,705 p.a. plus 11% superannuation
• Location: Sydney Olympic Park, RFS State Headquarters

An exciting opportunity to join the RFS Records team on an ongoing basis. The role assists the Records Team with the lifecycle management of RFS records (paper and digital) in compliance with the State Records Act and relevant legislative requirements. The role also assists with the management of corporate mail service (sorting, collection, and distribution) adhering to the delivery timeframe to remain an efficient mail service.

As our ideal candidate, you will:

• Have an understanding and knowledge of the ‘Key Provisions’ of the current State Records Act.
• An understanding and knowledge of key recordkeeping tools such as thesauri, business classification schemes, and retention and disposal authorities.
• Assist the RFS Records Team in providing records management-related support services to RFS staff across the state.
• Have the ability to work in the office full-time and be flexible with start and finish times.
• Have previous experience in records management, and/or mail room functions.

An appreciation and understanding of a volunteer-based community service will be highly regarded.  

If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please access the role description and our organisation structure.

Note: As per the role description, candidates are required to meet minimum essential requirements. If you do not meet the essential requirements for this role, your application may not progress to shortlisting. 

Why work for us?

• Corporate uniform available

• Attractive leave entitlements including 4 weeks annual leave per year, plus more

• Free access to our Member Assistance Program (MAP) for all RFS members, and their immediate family

• Salary packaging options available

• One ‘Agreed Absence’ leave day per calendar month 

• Ongoing learning and professional development programs

• The RFS is a Registered Training Organisation and you will have access to various internal courses

You'll also get to enjoy: 

• Easy access to Sydney Olympic Park Train Station, bus services and parking facilities
• Local eateries and childcare facilities
• Sydney Olympic Park Entertainment and Sports Precinct, including Accor Stadium, Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney Showgrounds, and Bicentennial Park.

Looking for more information?

Why not reach out to our role expert Jacob Koshy, Supervisor Records, for a confidential chat on 02 8741 3***.

If you’re interested in joining the NSW RFS:

To be considered for this opportunity, you must submit your application via I Work for NSW, and attach:

• A cover letter in PDF format, addressing how you meet the essential requirements of the role, outlining your suitability and why you are interested in this opportunity;
• A resume in PDF format, including two current/recent professional referees (please include email address and contact number)
• Respond to two targeted questions within the online application process (maximum 500 words each):
  • Information and records management is critical to the operations of the RFS. Describe a situation where you had to help a customer with a retention and disposal-related question. What does a Retention and Disposal Schedule cover?
  • Describe a situation where you had to handle multiple tasks and priorities. How did you manage it?

Please submit your application no later than 11:59pm Sunday 31 March 2024.

Recruitment Information

• We value a diverse and inclusive workplace and activelypromote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal people, LGBTIQA+ and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
• The recruitment process may involve a range of assessment activities to determine your capabilities for the role (aligning to the NSW PSC Capability Framework). The Capability application tool is designed to help job applicants understand and use the NSW Public Sector Capability Framework when applying for jobs with the NSW government. Additional checks for successful applicants will include referee checks and criminal history checks.
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