• Records and Information Management support to a variety of stakeholders
• Permanent Full-time
• General Officer Level 3 - 1 ($73, 931pa + Super)

About Us

Light Regional is a successful, progressive Council featuring a good portion of the internationally renowned Barossa Valley, some iconic historic townships and settlements including Kapunda and Greenock, as well as rapidly expanding developments, particularly the Roseworthy Township. We pride ourselves on respecting the past, partnering with our community, and sustainably creating our future. We provide the basis for a community that can grow sustainably, but always within our environmental and financial means.

About the Role

The Information Management Officer will actively contribute to Council’s record management system and will be required to act as an intermediary between the Customer and Council to assist with related business projects and services as required.

Reporting to the Information Services Manager, key areas of responsibility include:

• Maintaining an effective, efficient, secure, and compliant Records and Information Management system
• Ensuring records throughout their lifecycle are administered in compliance with the current State Government Records Act, Freedom of Information Act, and Local Government Act.
• Maintaining awareness and compliance with all Council and Administrative Policies, Procedures and Codes, and recognise the responsibilities entrusted in preserving the security and confidentiality of Council information.
• Provide back-up customer service support by assisting with enquiries, receipt of Council monies and general customer services.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement workshops to optimise Council’s information management processes and systems.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Certificate III in records management, information management or a related discipline desirable.
• Minimum 2 years’ records management experience with practice in the operation of Electronic Document and Records Management Systems ideally within local government.
• Knowledge of records management principles and practices including indexing, classifying, sentencing, archiving, monitoring, boxing, and listing.
• Ability to track the life cycle of files from their creation to their closing.
• Demonstrated experience in the use of Microsoft Office 365 and other technologies with an ability to learn new systems and perform basic troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of the Local Government Act, State Records Act, Freedom of Information Act, Information Privacy Principles, Regulations and General Disposal Schedule for records management.
• Ability to review and analyse records management systems and procedures for optimal performance, with an interest in best practice and emerging trends.
• Ability to manage time and prioritise tasks in a customer service environment.

In return you will not only be part of a highly functioning and supportive team, but you will be provided access to:

• Journey and income protection
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible work environment, including Rostered Days Off
• Diverse wellbeing programs

This role is based at Kapunda, approximately an hour’s drive from the Adelaide CBD with great connectors such as the Northern Expressway, Gawler Bypass, and the Thiele Highway, it is an easy and enjoyable drive.

To discuss this position in confidence, please contact Thomas Harris-Howson, Information Services Manager on 08 8525 3200.

Applications are invited to employment@light.sa.gov.au, and close 8:00am, Monday 06 May.

Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages and embraces diversity, supporting an inclusive culture.