Manager Records Systems

Western Australia Police Force; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Study leave/assistance

12% employer-contributed superannution

Salary packaging options

4 weeks annual leave

Public service holidays

Long service leave every 7 years

Free on-site gym facilities

Free flu vaccinations

Employee Assistance Program

WA Police Force Chaplaincy and Psychos

Active social club

Job summary

The Western Australia Police Force is seeking a dynamic leader to join the Information Management Division as Manager Records Systems. You will lead ongoing improvements to the agency’s Records Management Systems and oversee a major records management platform implementation.

You will build strategic initiatives and lead a team to deliver enhanced information governance across the organisation. The successful applicant will demonstrate strong people leadership, program delivery, stakeholder

Qualifications

• Leadership and people management experience delivering complex projects.
• Experience in program and project delivery with stakeholder engagement.
• Understanding of records management and information governance concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement of Records Management Systems across the agency.
• Oversee delivery of a new records management platform as part of a major information management program.
• Develop strategic initiatives and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage and develop staff to achieve high-quality records management outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Project delivery

Stakeholder management

Team development

Analytical thinking

Organisational skills

Job description

THE OPPORTUNITY

Are you ready for your next exciting and challenging leadership role? The Western Australia Police Force is seeking a dynamic leader to join the Information Management Division as the Manager Records Systems . In this role, you will lead the management and continuous improvement of the agency’s Records Management Systems, including the implementation of a new records management platform as part of a major information management modernisation program. You will develop and implement strategic initiatives, build relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, and lead a team in the delivery of enhanced information management practices. The successful applicant will have an ability to lead and manage people in the delivery of complex projects, with strengths in stakeholder management and communication skills. There is currently one (1) permanent full-time position available.

THE ROLE

Working across the agency, you will use your experience in program and project delivery, stakeholder management and team development to lead the continuous improvement of the agency’s Records Management Systems. The Information Management Division is situated within the Governance and Corporate Services Directorate and is responsible for the governance and proper management of the agency’s information and records holdings. The Records Management team delivers a diverse range of record keeping services to support the agency’s business functions and activities. The team works in a supportive and rewarding workplace environment, where all team members are considered leaders irrespective of their role, and development opportunities are made available.

THE BENEFITS

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance.
• 12% employer-contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.
• Salary packaging options for vehicles and superannuation.
• 4 weeks of Annual Leave with the option to purchase additional leave each year.
• 3 Public Service Holidays per year.
• Access to Long Service Leave every 7 years
• Free on site gym facilities at Perth Headquarters and other major policing facilities.
• Free flu vaccinations annually.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program including immediate family members living at home.
• Access to free WA Police Force Chaplaincy and Psychological services.
• An active social club that welcomes WA Police Force family members.

APPLICATION PROCESS

• Leadership and management skills – Leading and managing a team to meet objectives and deliver high quality records management services in a large organisation. Managing and monitoring workflow to ensure work activities are completed efficiently and effectively. Delivering high quality outcomes that align with the strategic direction of the division. Undertaking performance management and development of staff.
• Analytical and conceptual skills – Undertaking objective, systematic analysis of issues and identifying evidence-based opportunities and resolutions. Understanding and identifying interconnected matters. Thinking laterally and identifying improved work practices and effective solutions. Interpreting and applying legislation, policy and industry standards to deliver effective records management mechanisms.
• Organisational skills – Managing own workload and demonstrating flexibility in managing competing priorities. Planning to successfully achieve objectives. Delivering projects and initiatives within required timeframes.

OTHER CONDITIONS

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other similar vacancies throughout the metropolitan area. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position, then the panel may select another suitable applicant from this selection process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from the initial date of the appointment. Integrity and criminal checks will be conducted if the recommended applicant for a position is not a current WA Police Force employee. Any relocation costs associated with appointment to these positions may be the responsibility of the successful applicants.

We believe all our people are leaders irrespective of their role. We consider this as critical to our success and, to support this, we have adopted Leadership Expectations which provide a common understanding of the mindsets and expected behaviours required of all our employees and the public sector. The leadership context for this role is identified in the attached position description form. Please note: For applicants deemed suitable, all Essential Work-Related Requirements listed in the Position Description Form will be assessed at some stage during the selection process.

SUBSTANTIVE EQUALITY & WORK HEALTH & SAFETY (WHS) STATEMENT

The WA Police Force is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal Australians, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and women to apply for positions within our agency. The Department also promotes flexible family friendly work practices. Throughout the recruitment process we provide reasonable adjustments to allow people with a disability to participate effectively. Reasonable adjustments can also be made available to assist you in the job, if you are successful in gaining employment. WHS is a vital component within the WA Police Force. Safety is a partnership between the employer and their employees and it relies on all of us working together to ensure that everyone is safe in their working environment, which enables them to go home safely. We incorporate safety in every part of our business and it is an integral part of the decision-making process. The WA Police Force has a duty of care to ensure employees are not adversely affected by alcohol or drugs in the workplace. The effect of alcohol or drugs can impact on the health and/or safety of the individual or others, and this behaviour is not aligned with the WA Police Force Code of Conduct. As a result, a testing regime has been established as an important way of providing assurance to the community that the expectations they hold for all members of the WA Police Force are being met. Regular testing of all employees for alcohol and drugs aims to ensure the health, welfare and safety of all personnel and promote community confidence in the WA Police Force.