Records Officer

Mid Western Regional Council; Mudgee; On-site; AUD 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous & comprehensive leave entit.

Professional Learning and Development

Job summary

Mid Western Regional Council in Mudgee, NSW, is seeking a Records Officer to gather and disseminate corporate information using Council's electronic document management system. You will process incoming correspondence and allocate it across the organisation, while handling outgoing mail and email.

Applicants require at least one year in records management, knowledge of records legislation, a Class C licence, and strong accuracy with MS Word, PDF and document indexing.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience in records management.
• Experience in the use of an electronic document management system.
• Higher School Certificate or equivalent.
• Knowledge of relevant records management and archiving legislation.
• Class C drivers' licence.
• Understanding of the procedures for registering, classifying and indexing mail, the creation of files, handling legal documents, archiving and record retrieval.
• Ability to comprehend and précis documents.
• Ability to recognise and handle confidential matters in a sensitive manner.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills.
• Sound computer skills particularly records management systems, email, Word, PDF and operating hardware such as printers and scanners.
• Ability to prioritise and organise workloads to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Gather and disseminate Council's corporate information through the electronic document management system.
• Process all incoming correspondence and allocate across the organisation; handle outgoing correspondence via mail or email.

Skills

Records management

Mail indexing

Confidential handling

Attention to detail

Written & verbal communication

WH&S awareness

Education

Higher School Certificate

Tools

Electronic document management system

Word

PDF

Job description

To gather and disseminate Council’s corporate information through the effective use of Council’s electronic document management system; and comply with records management legislative and best practice requirements. Records Officers process all incoming correspondence and allocate across the organisation, whilst also handling outgoing correspondence from Council via mail or email.

The salary range being offered for this full-time position is $1,781.89-$2,006.12 gross per fortnight (dependent on skills, qualifications and experience) plus superannuation.

You

• A minimum of one year experience in records management
• Experience in the use of an electronic document management system
• Higher School Certificate or equivalent
• Knowledge of relevant records management and archiving legislation
• Class C drivers' licence
• Understanding of the procedures for registering, classifying and indexing mail, the creation of files, handling legal documents, archiving and record retrieval.
• Ability to comprehend and précis documents
• Ability to recognise and handle confidential matters in a sensitive manner
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills
• Sound computer skills particularly records management systems, email, Word, PDF and operating hardware such as printers and scanners
• Ability to prioritise and organise workloads to meet agreed deadlines
• Ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety responsibilities and a commitment to attending relevant WHS training.
• 24 hours per week- flexible working hours and days (to be negotiated with preferred candidate)
• Enjoyable working environment
• Generous & comprehensive leave entitlements
• Professional Learning and Development opportunities

About Mid-Western Regional Council:

Located in the award-winning town of Mudgee, we are a team of 500+ people who serve 25000 residents across 9000 square kilometres (that’s 4.5 Greater Sydneys).

The Mudgee Region:

Around 3 hours from Sydney (and Newcastle), the Mudgee Region boasts a dynamic and vibrant community brimming in lifestyle attractions, culinary delights and investment opportunities. Add to this a four-season climate, picturesque scenery, fine wine, locally grown food and a real community with heart and soul; we have a perfect lifestyle.

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