Records Governance Officer

Livingstone Shire Council; Yeppoon; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9 day fortnight

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Livingstone Shire Council seeks a proactive Records Governance Officer to lead information governance and compliance initiatives across the organisation. You will provide expert advice, coordinate information access, privacy matters and drive best practice records management to support council services.

You will manage RTI/IP processes, develop governance policies and deliver training. Applicants should have governance experience, strong understanding of legislative requirements, and a

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Managing RTI and Information Privacy applications and enquiries.
• Providing expert advice on information governance and legislative compliance.
• Monitoring and promoting compliance with records management and privacy requirements.
• Developing and maintaining governance policies, procedures and frameworks.
• Delivering training and support to strengthen information management practices.
• Conducting audits, reviews and reporting to identify risks and improvements.

Skills

Records management

Information governance

Privacy compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Certificate IV in governance/public administration/legal studies

Tools

EDRMS

Job description

Applications closing on 02 November 2026, 11:59 PM

• Reference number 3811
• Job Type Full Time

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;