Records Officer

Job No: BATC60
Location: Bathurst

About the role

The Records Officer is responsible for the effective management of the organisation's records, ensuring they are recorded, retrieved, stored, archived, and moved in compliance with legislative and Council requirements. This role involves providing exceptional customer service while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism. You will support the Records Team Leader and contribute to best practices in records management.

  • Develop and maintain a secure records management system that meets compliance standards.
  • Utilise the Electronic Document Records Management System (EDRMS) for document indexing, retrieval, and archiving.
  • Digitise physical files and ensure accurate uploading of documents into the EDRMS.
  • Participate in quality control audits and ensure the accuracy of records prior to destruction.

Position Summary

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Essential Criteria 

  • A Certificate IV in Recordkeeping, Business Administration, or equivalent experience.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective interaction with various stakeholders.
  • Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office products and attention to detail.
  • A commitment to maintaining confidentiality and privacy in all records-related matters.
  • A satisfactory National Police Check and a current NSW Class C Driver’s License.

What We Can Offer

Work/Life Balance enjoy a rostered day off every third week to recharge and reset

Generous Leave Entitlements to support your personal and family needs

Fitness Passport to Stay active and healthy

Training & Development to expand your skills

Employee Assistance Program for confidential support services

 

Want To Know More?

Salary: $1,190.10 to $1,250.24 per week + 12% superannuation

Position Status: Permanent – Full-time

Hours of work:  35 hours per week - RDO every three weeks

Application closing date: Sunday, 22 March 2026, at 11.30pm

 

How to Apply?

To apply,  please click Apply. There are screening questions that must be answered to apply for the position. You will need to upload a Resume to complete the application.

 

You can  save and return to your job application at any time prior to the closing date. Unfortunately, applications that are not completed by the closing date and time will not be considered.

 

Your application information will be kept confidential in line with the Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000 and the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998.

 

Bathurst Regional Council is committed to being a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where diversity is embraced and supported.

 

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. 

 

Bathurst Regional Council is committed to being a Child Safe organisation with a zero tolerance for child abuse.

 

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About Bathurst Regional Council

Congratulations on taking the first step toward joining one of the Bathurst Region’s largest employers! Bathurst Regional Council employs over 400 staff in a diverse range of careers and provides a large range of services to our community. Working for Council is a stimulating and rewarding career option, providing the opportunity to be part of a team contributing to shaping the success and future of our Region.

Bathurst really is the best of both worlds – a beautiful country lifestyle just two and a half hours from Sydney. Bathurst is Australia’s oldest inland settlement located just over 200 kilometres west of Sydney on the Macquarie River. The region is conveniently located with effective transport links to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Canberra and there is no shortage of things to see and do if you want to explore or take a lazy Sunday drive.