North Burnett Regional Council

Records Coordinator

• Work type: Permanent Full-time, 9-day Fortnight
• Location: Gayndah
• Salary Range: $80k – $89k + 12% Superannuation

Why work with us?

There really is no better place to live, work, and play than naturally beautiful North Burnett. Home to 6 main townships plus quaint villages, the region boasts incredible National Parks, is agriculturally diverse, and offers an idyllic, relaxed lifestyle.

• Work-life balance: This role offers a 9-day fortnight, allowing you to enjoy our beautiful rural location and relaxed natural environment while having the space and freedom to explore your potential.
• Community and connection: Find a sense of belonging and build authentic and meaningful relationships within our close-knit communities.
• Affordable living: Enjoy a lower cost of living and better housing affordability.
• Rural lifestyle: Embrace the rural landscapes, clean air, and laid-back atmosphere.
• Rewarding career: This is an exciting time to be joining the team. North Burnett Regional Council (NBRC) offers a dynamic working environment with opportunities for professional development and initiatives to support a healthy work/life balance.

Find out more about Gayndah in our NORTH BURNETT VISITORS GUIDE.

About the role

Are you ready to lead and innovate? As the Records Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in managing North Burnett Regional Council’s Records Management function. Reporting to the Information Management Stream Leader, you will oversee the Electronic Document Records Management System (EDRMS), ensuring compliance with legislative frameworks and supporting the organisation’s operations.

You will lead the Records Team, drive impactful projects, and champion best practices in Information Management across the organisation. While some tasks may feel familiar, this role offers the excitement of variety, with no two days ever unfolding in exactly the same way. Your expertise will be key to enhancing the success and efficiency of Council’s operations.

About you

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Records Management professional who thrives in a collaborative environment. You will bring comprehensive knowledge of Records Management Frameworks, including the Public Records Act 2023, and experience administering Electronic Document Records Management Systems (EDRMS). Your attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to manage projects will ensure success in this role. Ideally, you will also have experience coordinating Right to Information and Information Privacy requests and be comfortable applying retention and disposal schedules.

Your proven leadership skills will enable you to supervise and inspire our Records Team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. You will hold tertiary qualifications in Records Management or a related discipline or have extensive relevant experience. A general understanding of the local government sector is desirable, along with the ability to lead significant records management projects.

You are proficient with Microsoft 365, possess a high standard of customer service, and can manage competing priorities with ease. If you are passionate about effective information management and ready to make a difference in a dynamic local government environment, we want to hear from you!

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Demonstrated experience in the coordination and processing of Right to Information and Information Privacy requests.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Public Records Act 2023, Right to Information Act 2009 and the Information Privacy Act 2009.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Records Management Frameworks, Retention and Disposal Schedules, policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated experience as the administrator of an Electronic Document Records Management System (EDRMS), including system settings and security.
• Demonstrated data entry and word processing skills, and a high level of proficiency in the use of Microsoft 365 products (Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher, PowerPoint), and Council’s Information Management Systems (MagiQ Documents, MagiQ Enterprise), or ability to rapidly acquire same.
• Sound knowledge of Council’s standard work practices, procedures and policies, the underlying discipline principles, and statutory requirements relevant to the work area.
• Exercise sound judgement, and a high degree of initiative, confidentiality, sensitivity and a degree autonomy in the coordination of a work area.
• Ability to contribute knowledge, skills, interpretation and administration to further develop work methods where general work procedures are not defined.
• Ability to assist with the preparation of or prepare work area budgets.

Please refer to the Position Description for full details regarding the responsibilities and requirements of this position.

Benefits of working at Council

• Be part of a passionate and talented team
• Competitive salaries PLUS 12% superannuation
• Generous leave provisions
• Healthy work/ life balance
• Rostered days off (RDO)
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Employee ‘Study Assistance’ scheme
• Employee Assistance Program for work or non-work-related matters

Applications Close: 10pm, Monday 03 February 2025.

Contact: For further information regarding this position, please contact Jeni Codner from the Recruitment Team on 0447 153 948 during business hours.

Additional Information:

Accommodation / housing – The North Burnett Region offers a range of affordable housing options, ideal for those entering the property market. For short-term or rental accommodation, we recommend reaching out to local real estate agents, who can provide tailored advice and assist with finding the right fit for your needs.

To be considered for this position, you must have unrestricted rights to work in Australia.

North Burnett Regional Council is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free workplace and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please note: North Burnett Regional Council reserves the right to close, withdraw, or extend vacancies at any time without prior notice. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and candidates may be contacted before the closing date.