Information Management Officer - Digitisation Officer

Ezisuite Pty; Sydney; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fortnightly RDO

Gym membership subsidy

Generous personal leave

Learning and development opportunities

Recognition program

Job summary

Woollahra Council seeks an Information Management Officer - Digitisation Officer to manage records and drive digitisation initiatives. You will ensure compliant information services, oversee electronic document management systems, and support stakeholders across the organisation.

The role emphasizes proactive information governance, archival processes, and maintaining accessibility while complying with the NSW State Records Act. Experience in local government records is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in formal records and information management.
• Practical experience with electronic document management systems to meet legislative obligations.
• Knowledge of archiving and disposal procedures including disposal authorities.
• Understanding of local government functions and roles.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective operation of information management systems and best-practice recordkeeping.
• Drive use of electronic document management systems across the organisation.
• Provide high-quality records management services and stakeholder support to improve information accessibility and compliance.

Skills

Records management experience

Digitisation of records

Electronic document management systems

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Independent work & teamwork

Knowledge of NSW State Records Act

Archives & disposal procedures

Education

Information management or related discipline

Job description

Information Management Officer - Digitisation Officer

Reference Number: S100-26-1331

Closing Date: 09/11/2026

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

• $83,283.20 - $92,049.36 p.a. + 12% super
• Permanent Full-time Position
• 35 hours per week with a fortnightly RDO - work/life balance

About us

Woollahra is an area steeped in natural beauty and heritage appealing to residents, businesses and visitors who enjoy its many parks, waterfront locations and historic buildings. Our people come from a diverse range of backgrounds and professions creating a dynamic workforce of over 400 staff members.

About the role

An exciting opportunity has come up in our Information and Digital Transformation team. Reporting to the Information Management Coordinator, t his position has a multi skilled focus within the Information Management team. The position ensures effective records and information services and timely information are provided to the organisation within the agreed performance measures and in accordance with the State Records Act 1998.

The role ensures the effective operation of information management systems, promotes best-practice recordkeeping, and drives the use of electronic document management systems across the organisation. Through the delivery of high-quality records management services and stakeholder support, the position enhances information accessibility, supports compliance, streamlines business processes, and preserves valuable corporate records for future use.

About you

You are an experienced Records and Information Management professional with strong knowledge of records compliance, digitisation, and electronic document management systems. You have excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, a proactive and customer-focused approach, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively to deliver efficient and compliant information management outcomes.

• Previous experience in formal records and information management.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Practical experience in the use and administration of an electronic document management system, to meet legislative obligations for records and information management.
• Ability to follow established work practices.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills which foster inclusive and consultative practice.
• Proven ability to work independently, in addition to having a proactive and constructive approach to working as an effective member of a team.
• Knowledge of the NSW State Records Act and legislative requirements that govern records and information management.
• Knowledge of archival and disposal procedures including disposal authorities.
• Knowledge of digitisation of council records.
• Experience in digitisation of council records.
• Experience in archiving and disposal of records.
• Understanding of local government functions and roles.
• Qualifications in information management or related discipline and/or demonstrated experience in an information management or similar role.

What’s in it for you?

We promote equal access to opportunities within the organisation and we pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment.

We are dedicated to looking after our staff, because if we look after our people, we will be better placed to look after our community.

Eligible staff will be entitled to some of the following benefits:

• Fortnightly RDO - we value your work/life balance
• Subsidised gym membership through Fitness Passport with access to 810+ fitness facilities
• Generous personal leave provisions (E.g. Long Service Leave after 5 years’ of continuous service, Parental Leave, My Leave, Study Leave)
• High quality learning and development opportunities
• Reward and Recognition Program

CLOSING DATE: 11:59PM on Monday, 9 November 2026

Woollahra Council is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

We are committed to reconciliation and strongly encourage all applicants, including, but not limited to, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, young people, mature aged workers, LGBTIQ and other minority groups to apply.

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.

Note: Candidates using mobile devices are stronglyadvised to use a desktop computer to complete theapplication forms as they require extensiveamounts of typing.