FULL TIME

$76,983.40 Gross per annum + Superannuation
Our Values| Respect | Integrity | Teamwork | Service Excellence |Innovation
Why Glenelg Shire Council?
Council provides generous personal and annual leave provisions, leave loading and paid parental leave for eligible employees.
As well as providing structured on the job training, Council encourages staff to continually seek professional development opportunities, both internally and externally. Where applicable, Council provides financial support to support this process. Council staff have access to a vast range of learning and development opportunities whilst employed at Council.
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About the Opportunity
Glenelg Shire Council is seeking a detail-driven and proactive Information and Data Officer to join our team! In this key role, you’ll apply your specialist knowledge to ensure high-quality, secure management of both digital and physical records, while delivering responsive customer service and meeting all legislative requirements.
You’ll work across the organisation to develop, maintain, and promote effective records management practices. This includes supporting staff, encouraging best practice use of systems, and overseeing the preservation and lawful destruction of records in line with regulatory standards.
If you’re passionate about information integrity, enjoy working with people and processes, and want to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative environment we’d love to hear from you!
For further information on the position please refer to the Position Description.
What you need to Succeed
To succeed as our Information and Data Officer, you’ll have a relevant qualification or several years of demonstrated experience in a similar role. You’ll be confident managing projects—big or small—ideally within a government or corporate records/information environment and have a solid understanding of both digital and physical records management procedures.
Your strong foundation in confidentiality and privacy standards will be essential, along with your ability to provide training and support across the organisation. You’ll be a clear communicator, both written and verbal, with excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach to teamwork.
We’re also looking for someone who’s proficient with computer software, quick to learn new programs, and holds a current Driver’s Licence. An ongoing Police Check and Working with Children Check are required for this role.
To apply for this position please complete the online application form, including your resume and a brief cover letter demonstrating your suitability to the role.
Why work for us?
A career with Glenelg Shire Council starts with a desire to go further. Here you will care about empowering our community and see the impact of the work you do.
We have a values-based culture and offer a range of training and personal development opportunities, along with a wide range of benefits for staff including salary packaging options, active social club, 24/7 Employee Assistance Program support, well-being initiatives and salary sacrifice options available for gym memberships.
Glenelg Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and values workforce diversity and inclusion. We are committed to providing a safe working environment which embraces the diverse backgrounds and experiences of all people while providing positive employment opportunities.
We take pride in being a child safe organisation and are committed to the wellbeing of children and young people, as well as our employees. This commitment is reflected in our recruitment processes.
Our Shire is renowned for its landscapes which include the Budj Bim, National Heritage Landscape, expansive beaches, scenic and rugged coast and national parks.
We respectfully acknowledge the traditional lands and waters of the Gunditjmara people, Boandik people, Jardwadjali people and their respective cultural heritages. Council embraces diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive community.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

All positions with Council are subject to a satisfactory ongoing National Police Check, valid Working with Children Check (Employee), medical assessment and Alcohol and Other Drug Screening.

• A brief cover letter demonstrating your suitability for the role, including addressing the Key Selection Criteria detailed in the Position Description.
• Resume.
• Copies of relevant qualifications (if applicable)