Records & Archives Specialist — 9-Day Fortnight

Council Jobs; Windsor; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9 Day Fortnight

Flexible Work Arrangement

Fitness Passport Option

On-Site Parking

Long service leave opportunities

Training and development

Job summary

Hawkesbury City Council is seeking a Records Management professional to support daily archival services for physical and digital records. The role ensures compliant capture, storage and disposal under the State Records Act 1998 and related authorities.

The candidate will have a strong background in records management, governance, and policy development, with relevant qualifications and at least five years’ experience in electronic records systems. A Class C license and WWCC are preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate Diploma in Business (Records & Information Systems) or demonstrated equivalent experience.
• Sound understanding of records preservation, including archival materials and transfers for Museums of History NSW.
• Minimum five years in Records Management with electronic records and document management systems.
• Understanding of computer systems and applications (Dataworks, ECM, TRIM or similar).
• Knowledge of State Records legislation and Privacy/Access requirements.
• Understanding of best practices in recordkeeping, retention and disposal.
• Understanding of OH&S and EEO principles.
• Experience developing policies and standards in record functions.
• Knowledge of the State Records Act 1998, Museum of History Act 2022 and the Evidence Act 1995 as it relates to electronic records.
• Right to live and work in Australia.
• Class C Drivers Licence.
• WHS General Construction Work in NSW.
• WWCC.
• Background checks and medical declaration are required.
• Bachelor qualification in Records Management or related course.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day physical and digital archival services.
• Ensure records are captured, stored and disposed of per relevant Acts and authorities.
• Assist with policy and standards in recordkeeping and archives management.
• Interact with various Council teams to ensure compliant records management.
• Assist with subpoenas and access to information requests.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Analytical skills

Initiative & independence

Policy development

Education

Associate Diploma in Records & Information Systems

Bachelor qualification in Records Management

Tools

Dataworks

ECM/TRIM

Records management system

Job description

Hawkesbury City Council is seeking a Records Management professional to support daily archival services for physical and digital records. The role ensures compliant capture, storage and disposal under the State Records Act 1998 and related authorities.

The candidate will have a strong background in records management, governance, and policy development, with relevant qualifications and at least five years’ experience in electronic records systems. A Class C license and WWCC are preferred.