Cessnock City Council

Records Management Officer

About the Opportunity

Are you looking for a start in records management, or perhaps returning to the workforce with relevant experience?  We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Records Management Officer to join our team. You will play a key role in managing Council’s corporate records, overseeing both paper and digital correspondence, sorting, registering, distributing, and securely storing records while ensuring compliance with legislation and Council policies. Your efforts will ensure the integrity and efficiency of our records management system.

In addition, you will provide expert advice, support, and training to staff on records management in line with the NSW State Records Act. This high volume role requires excellent attention to detail, computer skills, and the ability to quickly learn new systems. While experience in local government is desirable, a strong understanding of records and retention practices is essential.

This position offers the chance to work closely with and support all directorates across the Council. If you’re ready to make a valuable contribution to our records management operations, we encourage you to apply.

To find out more about your next career opportunity: Position Description

Remuneration

$59,644 - $69,061 per annum plus superannuation 

The Benefits

• Full-time 35 hours per week
• Flexible work arrangement options including hybrid work arrangements, option of nine-day fortnight or monthly RDO
• 12% superannuation 
• Generous leave entitlements including Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Paid Parental Leave
• Ongoing training and development opportunities including access to Council's Study Assistance program
• Generous corporate fitness program for you and your immediate family members 
• Weekly Health and Wellbeing programs held on site
• Free flu vaccination program
• Free parking on-site
• Beautiful location in the picturesque Hunter Valley! 

What's Next?

We encourage you to apply by completing the application form below and uploading a copy of your resume. 

Your candidate suitability is determined by your responses to the selection criteria questions, for more information on how to address the selection criteria please visit our How to apply page.

Pre-Employment Screening

Please note, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates will be required to undertake a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol testing) and other pre-employment checks, such as references, employment history checks, working with children checks or a criminal record check.

About Us

At Cessnock City Council our success is built by our people and core values. We offer you a direct connection to the community, providing opportunities to both inspire growth and sustainability in our diverse region. We're committed to building a passionate and inclusive workforce. 

We are committed to the value of respect, and we strive to have an inclusive workforce that is reflective of the diverse populations we serve. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

We partner with the Veterans Employment Program and the NSW Government to implement recruitment practices dedicated to supporting veterans to pursue a career in local government. Our aim is to support veterans finding suitable, sustainable and meaningful employment.

There are options available to request adjustments. If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact recruitment@cessnock.nsw.gov.au for a confidential discussion.

Applications Close: Thursday 30 January 2025 at 11.30pm

Who to Contact: Amanda Hillman, Records Management Coordinator on (02) 49934206 

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

Guided by staff values of integrity, respect, teamwork, accountability and excellence, Cessnock City Council is indeed an attractive, thriving Council and employer of choice.