Information Management Officer

at  City of Mandurah

Position No: 060/2024

Work Type: Permanent - Full Time

• Are you driven by the opportunity to work for a thriving regional City committed to organisational excellence?
• Are you ready to apply your knowledge and background to exciting new challenges and learn from the best?
• We work together with you to create a culture based on respect, trust and inclusiveness.
• A leading survey recently found Mandurah is one of the top 10 domestic regions Australians would choose to work from when working remotely.

IMAGINE A FUTURE WITH US

The City of Mandurah (CoM) is one of the main cultural ambassadors and project leaders for Mandurah. We not only support and empower local businesses, create local jobs and opportunities but foster innovation and creativity in enterprise whilst considering the impact to our beautiful environment. We are woven by waterways (gabi), a city with a village heart (mandjoo koort).
At CoM, we look out for one another; prioritise respect, are fair, look after your development and wellbeing; foster an inclusive culture and embrace diversity in all forms. We’re committed to continually building a safe and respectful workplace, where all our people feel appreciated and accepted and achieve their full potential. Every day, your work will make an impact that matters, while you thrive in a dynamic culture of inclusion, collaboration and high performance. At CoM you will find unrivalled opportunities to succeed and realise your full potential.
Our Information Management team is looking for a talented and enthusiastic individual to fill the position of Information Management Officer. This exciting opportunity exists for a team focused individual looking to join a passionate Information Management unit. This role will be challenging, rewarding and innovation will be encouraged, as the team influences the organisation with their records management responsibilities.

You will be responsible for:

• Providing a records management support service, ensuring records management practices and procedures, meet relevant legislative requirements, whilst maintaining strict confidentiality at all times
• Provide informative records management training and information awareness sessions to ensure all staff know and apply their own information management responsibilities
• Administer the City’s retention, disposal and archiving programs
• Act as the Freedom of Information (FOI) Coordinator for the City of Mandurah to process and collate FOI requests and meeting legislation requirements

To be successful you will have:

• Certificate IV in Records Management or similar, and or progress in studies towards the relevant qualifications
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of Records Management and compliance requirements of the State Records Act 2000 and relevant legislation.
• Experience in appraising and updating metadata of records in an EDRMS to enable better searching, and to meet corporate standards and compliance requirements
• Experience and knowledge of key recordkeeping tools such as keywords for council and retention and disposal authorities
• Demonstrated attention to detail in records management
• Intermediate knowledge in Freedom of Information legislation and proven experience in access requests processes
• Previous experience with one on one and classroom style training, and the ability to engage participants
• Ability to liaise with internal business units regarding record management requirements
• Experience working with Technology One ECM, is highly desirable but not essential

This Permanent Full Time Level Four (4) position attracts a salary range of $75,419 to $81,093 gross per annum dependent on qualifications and experience. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce.
All suitable applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their background, identity, experience, ability or thinking style, and if you need assistance during the application process for accessibility reasons this is available upon request
To apply please visit our Careers page at www.mandurah.wa.gov.au. For further information or any enquiries, please contact Narelle Hodges on (08) 9550 3710.
Please note that applications for this position are open until a suitable pool of candidates is received. This means that the City of Mandurah may close this vacancy without notice. If you are interested in this position, we highly recommend you apply as soon as possible.

• Providing a records management support service, ensuring records management practices and procedures, meet relevant legislative requirements, whilst maintaining strict confidentiality at all times
• Provide informative records management training and information awareness sessions to ensure all staff know and apply their own information management responsibilities
• Administer the City’s retention, disposal and archiving programs
• Act as the Freedom of Information (FOI) Coordinator for the City of Mandurah to process and collate FOI requests and meeting legislation requirement