Records Management Officer

Cape York Partnership; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 98,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

ACARA is seeking an experienced Records Management Officer to strengthen its records and information management practices and support a program of organisational improvement. This is a 12-month fixed-term position with an attractive salary range.

In this role, you will lead the development and implementation of ACARA’s records and information management framework, coordinate remediation activities, and develop policies, procedures and guidance to embed compliant practices across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering records management, compliance or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of records and information management legislation, standards and best practice.
• Experience developing and implementing records management frameworks, policies, and guidance.
• Ability to translate complex requirements into practical advice.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage priorities.
• Experience supporting audit or remediation activities, ideally in a Commonwealth Government environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of ACARA’s records and information management framework.
• Coordinate delivery of key records management audit remediation activities.
• Develop practical policies, procedures, guidance and training.
• Partner with teams across ACARA to embed consistent and compliant records management practices.
• Provide reporting and advice on records management performance, risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Support records sentencing and disposal activities in line with legislative and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Records management

Auditing

Stakeholder engagement

Policy development

Communication

Organisation

Continuous improvement

Job description

Hybrid and flexible work arrangements | National role

The Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) is all about education. ACARA’s vision is to inspire improvement in the learning of all young Australians through world-class curriculum, assessment and reporting.

We are an organisation with strong passion, pride and commitment to our work. Our work culture is highly collaborative and supportive.We are proud that we are genuinely contributing to Australia's future, through the important role we play in students' lives. A positive environment at ACARA has helped establish a strong working culture, in which employees feel inspired, listened to, and enabled. We are seeking an experienced Records Management Officer to help strengthen ACARA’s records and information management practices and support an important program of organisational improvement.

About the role

In this role, you will:

• Lead the development and implementation of ACARA’s records and information management framework.
• Coordinate the delivery of key records management audit remediation activities.
• Develop practical policies, procedures, guidance and training that support good recordkeeping across the organisation.
• Partner with teams across ACARA to embed consistent and compliant records management practices.
• Provide reporting and advice on records management performance, risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Support records sentencing and disposal activities in line with legislative and regulatory requirements.

To be successful, you will have:

• Experience developing and delivering records management, compliance or continuous improvement activities.
• Sound knowledge of records and information management legislation, standards and best practice.
• Experience developing and implementing records management frameworks, policies, procedures and guidance.
• The ability to translate complex requirements into practical advice and solutions.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to build awareness and encourage positive change.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes.
• Experience supporting audit, assurance or remediation activities, ideally within a Commonwealth Government environment.

This is a 12-month fixed-term position. For more information, please view the Position Description – Records Management Officer . ACARA offers an attractive salary range of $97,661 to $104,402 base per annum, plus superannuation. Applications will close at 11:59 pm Sydney time on Sunday, 27 September 2026.

Please check out our LinkedIn page ACARA LinkedIn and website ACARA website . ACARA embraces a diverse workforce culture and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer that welcomes applications from First Nations Australians. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory verification of your right to work in Australia and a police clearance check and may include a working with children check.