Information Management Officer

City of Nedlands; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government entity located near Perth seeks an Information Management Officer to enhance its information governance and compliance frameworks. The ideal candidate has experience in records management and is fluent in relevant legislation. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of $74,478 - $82,317 per annum along with generous benefits.

Benefits

5 weeks Annual Leave

Up to 14% superannuation contributions

Training and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport wellness program access

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Information Management.
• Knowledge of audit processes and compliance.
• Ability to manage physical and digital records.

Responsibilities

• Manage and enhance EDRMS platforms.
• Facilitate FOI requests and ensure compliance.
• Conduct audits and develop policies.

Skills

Information management

Records management

Interpersonal communication

Knowledge of legislation

Education

Formal qualification in Information Management or related field

Tools

SharePoint

RecordPoint

Job description

Join the City of Nedlands as an Information Management Officer.

The City of Nedlands is located 7km from the Perth CBD and includes a diverse range of features from the beautiful river foreshore of Dalkeith and Nedlands to the crisp white sands of Swanbourne beach. With a dedicated workforce of professional service providers, we are committed to ensuring the City of Nedlands is a vibrant, safe, and inclusive community with a high standard of local services and facilities.

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Information Management Officer to support the City’s information governance, privacy, and cyber security functions. Reporting to the Information Technology Governance Coordinator, this role plays a key part in ensuring compliance with legislative requirements, including the State Records Act 2000, Freedom of Information Act 1992, and the Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing Act 2024 (WA).

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and enhance the City’s EDRMS platforms (e.g. TRIM, SharePoint, RecordPoint, TechnologyOne ECM) and support digitisation projects.
• Facilitate FOI requests and ensure compliance with the Freedom of Information Act 1992.
• Conduct audits and contribute to the development and review of policies, procedures, and formal documentation.
• Interpret and apply legislation related to privacy, cyber security, and responsible information sharing, including the Essential Eight framework.
• Deliver training and promote awareness of compliant recordkeeping, privacy, and information security across the organisation.

About the Successful Candidate

You are a collaborative and organised professional with a strong understanding of information and records management. You are confident working with legislation, systems, and stakeholders, and you take pride in delivering high-quality, compliant services.

Requirements

• A formal qualification or have a minimum 2 years’ experience in an Information Management-related field, ideally within a local government setting.
• Sound knowledge of records management, FOI, privacy, and cyber security legislation and practices.
• Demonstrated experience managing both physical and digital records, particularly using SharePoint and RecordPoint.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders and deliver training.
• A current ‘C’ class Driver’s Licence and National Police Certificate.

What We Offer

This full-time, 1 year contract position offers a salary of $74,478 - $82,317 per annum, dependent on skills and experience, plus superannuation.

Benefits

• 5 weeks Annual Leave.
• Up to 14% superannuation contributions.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program & Healthy Workplace Initiatives.
• Fitness Passport wellness program access.
• Novated Leasing and Salary Sacrifice options.

How to Apply

Applications can be submitted online via the City’s website before 5pm AWST, Friday 3 October 2025.

The City of Nedlands is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.