Archivist/records Management Officer

7 months ago

Merrylands, Australia Cumberland City Council Full time

Cumberland City Council is located within the fast-growing Central City District and is on the doorstep of two of Greater Sydney’s new cities, between the Greater Parramatta and Olympic Park (GPOP) area and the new Western Parkland City. The Central City District is benefiting from unprecedented city-scale infrastructure investments, making this an exciting time to join Cumberland.

Located 20km west of Sydney on Dharug country, with a population of 240,000 residents, Cumberland is the fourth most populous LGA in Greater Sydney. Cumberland boasts one of the most diverse communities in Australia, with people from many different backgrounds and cultures living alongside one another.

Our people are focused on driving community outcomes, programs and services to innovate, inspire and deliver change for the community we represent.

Cumberland City Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people. Council has worked hard to fulfil its community’s vision for Cumberland as a place where anyone can feel **_welcome_**, **_belong_**_ _and **_succeed_**.

**ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY**:
The Records Management team is responsible for processing incoming correspondence and registering documents relating to Council's business in Council's Electronic Document Records Management system and provides technical support to system users. The archival function is also managed within the Records Management team to ensure Council's business records and archival projects are managing operationally in relation to State Archive requirements.

The Archivist/Records Management Officer provides expertise in Records and Information Management principles by providing an efficient, effective, and reliable electronic document management service for Council; to undertake the daily records management processes and tasks of Council, including the preparation, scanning, registration and dissemination of internal and external records pertaining to Council’s business.

Reporting to the Records Management Team Leader this position also manages the retention, maintenance, storage, retrieval, protection and preservation of the Council’s records/archives, and manages the commercial practices of a Council owned Archive Repository in accordance with the State Records Act and relevant GA’s.

The successful applicant will require:

- Tertiary qualifications in in business and records management and/or demonstrated experience in a formal recordkeeping environment
- Experience in the operation of an electronic document records management system (EDRMS)
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated team player and possesses the ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Effective interpersonal and customer relation skills with experience providing excellent internal customer services within agreed performance criteria
- Demonstrated self-starter with the ability to initiate further projects or work tasks after routine tasks are completed without direct or constant supervision
- Demonstrated experience with MS Office suite
- Knowledge of the State Records Act and associated legislation
- Demonstrated knowledge of the State Records Act and the relevant Local Government Disposal Authorities
- Experience with the storage, sentencing, culling and disposal of inactive and archival records
- Proven experience in operating and maintaining an Electronic Records Document Management System
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills with all levels of staff and management
- Valid Working with Children Check (or ability to obtain)

Download the the position description here for more information.

**Position information**: This is a permanent full-time position, working a 70 hour fortnight, with access to Council's 9 day fortnight Accrued Day Off (ADO) arrangement.

This role will be rostered to work at both at Council's Merrylands and Auburn offices, on a rotating roster with occasional travel across worksites required and may be required to work across any of Council's work locations.

**Salary information**: The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award.
- Grade 9 of the Cumberland Salary Structure with a salary range of $1,410.79 to $1,622.40 per week, plus 11% superannuation
- The commencing salary will be negotiated, taking into consideration the successful applicant's qualifications, skills and experience related to the role

**WHAT WE CAN OFFER**:

- We promote work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements including working from home opportunities or an additional three (3) days' leave for front-facing roles that are unable to access working from home arrangements
- Training and professional development opportunities available to develop skills and grow your career
- Leave entitlements including annual leave, 15 days personal leave per year, parental leave and

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