APS5 Records Management Officer
Canberra ACT | 12-Month Non-Ongoing Contract | Flexible Working Arrangements | NV1 Clearance Required
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Records Management Officer to join a high performing Information Management team within a large Federal Government department.
This role is ideal for candidates with experience in records management, information management, document control, archives, or information governance who enjoy working in a structured environment where accuracy, compliance, and customer service are highly valued.
You will play a key role in supporting the management of both physical and electronic records, ensuring information assets are maintained, accessible, and compliant with government requirements.
About the Role
Working within a specialist Information Management team, you will:
* Manage physical and electronic records throughout their lifecycle.
* Support the administration and maintenance of the department's Electronic Document and Records Management System (EDRMS).
* Provide records management advice and support to staff across Australia and overseas locations.
* Assist with records sentencing, disposal, archiving, and transfer activities.
* Support digitisation and document management initiatives.
* Deliver user guidance and training on records management processes and systems.
* Contribute to records compliance, quality assurance, and continuous improvement activities.
* Liaise with internal stakeholders and external organisations to support effective information management practices.
About You
To be successful, you will bring:
* Experience in records management, information management, document control, archives, or a related discipline.
* Experience using EDRMS platforms such as Content Manager (TRIM), Objective, OpenText, SharePoint, or similar systems.
* Strong understanding of records lifecycle management and document governance principles.
* Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy when handling sensitive information.
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
* Well‐developed stakeholder engagement and customer service skills.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Experience working within government, Defence, or highly regulated environments will be highly regarded.
Highly Regarded
* Australian Government records management experience.
* Knowledge of records sentencing, disposal schedules, and archives requirements.
* Experience supporting digitisation projects.
* Information governance or compliance experience.
Security Requirements
Applicants must hold a current Australian Government NV1 Security Clearance at a minimum. Candidates with an NV2 Clearance will be highly regarded.
What's on Offer
* 12 month non-ongoing opportunity with a potential 6-month extension and pathway to ongoing employment.
* Flexible working arrangements available.
* Supportive and collaborative team environment.
* Opportunity to work with enterprise-wide records and information management systems.
* Exposure to complex information governance and compliance frameworks.
Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, including the application form in an alternate format, please contact me on the above contact details.
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