Mid-Western Regional Council

Records Officer x 2 Positions Available

RECORDS OFFICERS (2 positions available)

• Enjoyable working environment and working hours limited to business needs (day shift only - Monday to Friday)
• Onboarding and training provided
• Local Government experience preferred but not essential

Your new job

To gather and disseminate Council’s corporate information through the effective use of Council’s electronic document management system; and comply with records management legislative and best practice requirements. Records Officers process all incoming correspondence and allocate across the organisation, whilst also handling outgoing correspondence from Council via mail or email.

• 35 hour week, with an RDO every 4 weeks and flexible working options
• Work/Life Balance
• Generous & comprehensive leave entitlements
• Long Service leave after five (5) years
• Health & Wellbeing program
• Professional Learning and Development opportunities

You

• A minimum of one year experience in records management
• Experience in the use of an electronic document management system
• Higher School Certificate or equivalent
• Knowledge of relevant records management and archiving legislation
• Class C drivers licence
• Understanding of the procedures for registering, classifying and indexing mail, the creation of files, handling legal documents, archiving and record retrieval.
• Ability to comprehend and précis documents
• Ability to recognise and handle confidential matters in a sensitive manner
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills
• Sound computer skills particularly records management systems, email, Word, PDF and operating hardware such as printers and scanners
• Ability to prioritise and organise workloads to meet agreed deadlines
• Ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety responsibilities and a commitment to attending relevant WHS training.

FULL TIME: The salary range being offered for this full-time position is $2,425.80 - $2,731.00 gross per fortnight plus superannuation which equates to an annual salary of $63,070.8 - $71,006 gross plus superannuation (dependent on skills, qualifications and experience).

About Mid-Western Regional Council:

Located in the award winning town of Mudgee, we are a team of 500+ people who serve 25000 residents across 9000 square kilometres (that’s 4.5 Greater Sydneys).

We do so much more that “rates, roads and rubbish” through a diverse range of 70 different types of businesses and as a leading member of the State’s first and most advanced Renewable Energy Zone (REZ). Find out more at Working with us Mid-Western Regional Council (nsw.gov.au)

The Mudgee Region:

Around 3 hours from Sydney (and Newcastle), the Mudgee Region boasts a dynamic and vibrant community brimming in lifestyle attractions, culinary delights and investment opportunities. Add to this a four-season climate, picturesque scenery, fine wine, locally grown food and a real community with heart and soul; we have a perfect lifestyle.

Find out more
New Residents Guide Mid-Western Regional Council (nsw.gov.au) Town Showcase

Living in Mudgee, NSW | Your Guide to Regional Australia

Have Questions?
Call us
Richard Cushway, Manager Customer Service & Governance (02) 6378 2829

Kim Stanton or Ivan di Fede, HR Officers (02) 6378 2943