Senior Records & Compliance Leader

Department of Education Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Education Victoria – Melbourne VIC seeks a Senior Records Advisor to provide contemporary records policy and compliance guidance for staff and to support operations of the Records and Mail Services team.

The role focuses on policy development, monitoring, risk management, and stakeholder engagement, with responsibilities for improving retention, storage and disposal processes and supporting the Manager, Records and Mail Services. Commencement is 18 January 2027.

Qualifications

• Experience in records management within large organisations.
• Strong knowledge of PROV standards.
• Familiarity with the Public Records Act 1973.

Responsibilities

• Provide contemporary expert advice on records management policy and guidance materials.
• Lead compliance monitoring, assurance reporting and risk management activities.
• Develop and maintain productive stakeholder relationships with departmental and sector stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement of records retention, storage and disposal processes.
• Provide key strategic and operational support to the Manager, Records and Mail Services.

Skills

Leadership

Critical thinking

Stakeholder management

Policy development

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in records management or related field

Tools

Records management systems

Job description

Department of Education Victoria – Melbourne VIC seeks a Senior Records Advisor to provide contemporary records policy and compliance guidance for staff and to support operations of the Records and Mail Services team.

The role focuses on policy development, monitoring, risk management, and stakeholder engagement, with responsibilities for improving retention, storage and disposal processes and supporting the Manager, Records and Mail Services. Commencement is 18 January 2027.