Records Governance Officer

Livingstone Shire Council; Yeppoon; Vor Ort; AUD 77.000 - 104.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Salary packaging available

12.5% Superannuation

Employee Assistance Program

Zusammenfassung

Livingstone Shire Council in Yeppoon is seeking a proactive Records Governance Officer to lead information governance and compliance initiatives across Council.

You will manage RTI and IP processes, provide expert advice on governance, train staff, and drive improvements in records management and privacy compliance to support lawful and efficient service delivery.

Qualifikationen

• Certificate IV level or higher in governance, public administration, legal studies, or a related discipline or substantial relevant experience demonstrating equivalent competency.

Aufgaben

• Managing Right to Information (RTI) and Information Privacy (IP) applications and enquiries.
• Providing expert advice on information governance and legislative compliance.
• Monitoring and promoting compliance with relevant records management, privacy and information access requirements.
• Supporting the administration and continuous improvement of Council's records and information management systems.
• Developing and maintaining policies, procedures and governance frameworks.
• Delivering training, guidance and support to employees to strengthen information management practices.
• Conducting audits, reviews and reporting activities to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborating with stakeholders across Council to implement effective and consistent information governance practices.
• Contributing to projects and initiatives that enhance information management, compliance and service delivery.

Ausbildung

Certificate IV or higher in governance/public administration/legal studies

Jobbeschreibung

Permanent Full Time | QLGIA (Stream A) Level 4

Location: Yeppoon | Reports to Manager Governance Strategy & Planning

The Role

Make your mark in a role that matters. We're seeking a proactive Records Governance Officer to lead best practice information governance and compliance initiatives across Council. If you thrive on solving complex problems, influencing positive change and delivering practical governance solutions, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

What you will be doing:

As the Records Governance Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring Council's information is managed securely, accurately and in compliance with legislative requirements. Working across the organisation, you will provide expert advice, coordinate information access and privacy matters, and drive best practice records management and governance outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing Right to Information (RTI) and Information Privacy (IP) applications and enquiries.

Providing expert advice on information governance and legislative compliance.

Monitoring and promoting compliance with relevant records management, privacy and information access requirements.

Supporting the administration and continuous improvement of Council's records and information management systems.

Developing and maintaining policies, procedures and governance frameworks.

Delivering training, guidance and support to employees to strengthen information management practices.

Conducting audits, reviews and reporting activities to identify risks and improvement opportunities.

Collaborating with stakeholders across Council to implement effective and consistent information governance practices.

Contributing to projects and initiatives that enhance information management, compliance and service delivery.

What you will bring:

You will bring a combination of governance expertise, sound judgement and stakeholder engagement skills, along with a passion for helping organisations manage information responsibly, compliantly and effectively.

Demonstrated experience in records management, information governance, privacy or compliance-related functions.

Strong knowledge of records management principles, legislative requirements and information governance frameworks.

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to provide trusted advice and deliver training.

Experience working with electronic document and records management systems, coupled with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

A collaborative, customer-focused approach with high levels of integrity, discretion and a commitment to continuous improvement

Mandatory Requirements to be successful in this position:

Certificate IV level or higher in governance, public administration, legal studies, or a related discipline or substantial relevant experience demonstrating equivalent competency.

Possess and maintain a current motor vehicle driver licence.

Desirable Qualifications, Licences and Experience

Knowledge of Local Government governance practices, including information management compliance

Annual Salary $90,398 QLGIA (Stream A) Level 4;

9 day fortnight

Opportunities for professional development;

Salary packaging available;

12.5% Superannuation;

Employee Assistance Program; and

Values based organisation.

Applications close Monday, 2 November at midnight (AEST).

Livingstone Shire Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.