Program Leader - Records Management - Contract

Seeking a program leader with experience in records and information management to ensure Council's corporate records managemtn function is compliant with legislative and statuatory requirements, reflects contemporary best practice and meets our organisational needs. 

The role is responsible for the day-to-day direction and pro-active development of Council’s records management and information systems. The position leads and motivates the team responsible for up-to-date administrative records management and mail services management systems.

What's on offer:

• a base salary ranging from $79,092 per annum with competency-based increments up to $93,685 per annum, plus 11% super
• maximum-term 18 months contract
• 70 hour, 9 day fortnight
• training and development opportunities
• flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
• generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - click here for more)

We are seeking:

• Demonstrated experience in contemporary administrative records management.
• Knowledge of relevant acts and Australian Standards.
• Sound analytical and conceptual skills with demonstrated ability to develop and implement corporate policies, strategies, business plans and prepare business cases and reports.
• Experience in process and systems review and the facilitation of innovations and improvements. 

About us:

• Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
• The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.  
• Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles.  We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options. 
• Join an employer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government. 

Where it's located:

This position is based in Murwillumbah at our Civic Centre, and the Records Storage Facility, the role can also be directed to work from any Council work site.

Position closes: 

 Friday 10 May 2024 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time).  Late applications will not be permitted.

Click here to view the Position Description 

TIPS for Addressing the Selection Criteria

Click here for more information on the Recruitment Process

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Pre-Employment Screening:

Tweed Shire Council conducts pre-employment assessments as part of its recruitment process. 

Job offers are not made until screening has been completed. Tweed Shire Council uses third-party providers to undertake:

• Pre-employment medical – some roles require a functional (physical) assessment, and all positions are subject to drug and alcohol screening (a positive test result means the recruitment process ends and your application will not be considered).
• Background screening - verifies that the information you have provided throughout the recruitment process is true and correct.  Click here for more information.

Reference Checks are undertaken by the panel. Your 2 referees should ideally be your current and most recent supervisors.  Your referees are not contacted unless you’ve been interviewed and are a preferred candidate.

How To Apply:

You must use your own email address, and not one used previously by another person that has applied for a position with council.

Once you start your online application, you cannot save and return to it later. 

1. Have your Resume document ready to go.
2. Fill out all questions below. Click 'Next'. 
3. You'll then be prompted to attach your resume and other documents (if applicable). Click 'Next'.
4. Review your application to confirm everything is correct. Click 'Confirm' to submit your application.

If you'd like to COPY and PASTE selection criteria fields into a separate Word document to work on over time, please find them listed below:

• Detail your experience and qualifications working in records and information management within a large organisation.
• Detail your experience in contemporary administrative records management, including mail services, electronic document management systems, back scanning, records disposal, and archiving processes.
• Detail your knowledge of the State Records Act (1998), Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act (1998), and Australian Record Management Standards. 
• Detail your experience and adeptness in reviewing processes and systems and implementing innovations and improvements. 
• Detail your ability to supervise and motivate staff, ensuring successful delivery of outcomes within agreed targets and timeframes.

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