Information Management and Administration Officer

We Are East Gippsland Shire

East Gippsland is a natural playground with over 21,000 square km of land including high country, nine national parks, two significant marine parks, Australia's largest navigable inland lake system and stunning coastlines included

East Gippsland Shire Council is a large regional council covering 10% of Victoria. With a workforce of over passionate community members, EGSC offers challenging and rewarding skills development and the ability to work with a range of teams across a range of locations.

A unique blend of nature, culture, and recreational opportunities, East Gippsland Shire is a captivating destination for those looking to broaden their skills whilst enjoying an enviable lifestyle.

The Opportunity

As the Information Management and Administration Officer, you will provide administrative support to the Information Services business unit through the daily operations of Council's Information Management, Business Systems and ICT Operations teams. In this role you will work within the collaborative arrangements between East Gippsland Shire Council and Wellington Shire Council.

Key responsibilities

• Provide efficient and effective customer service to all staff in the administration of the Council's records, business systems, and service desk.
• Assist in training staff in the use of the Council's records management system.
• Ensure staff understanding and compliance with records management requirements.

This is a full-time, limited tenure position resulting from an internal secondment. The role is based in Bairnsdale, commencing as soon as possible and continuing until September 2027.

We're looking for someone with:

• Experience providing administrative support in a busy environment
• Strong computer, recordkeeping, and data management skills
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities
• Effective time management and organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines

If successful, you will need to undertake a police check. You must also be legally entitled to work in Australia.

Why you'll love EGSC:

Work-Life Balance:

• 60/40 Hybrid office/WFH options
• Option to purchase additional leave
• Flexible start and finish times
• Extra time off over Christmas
• Discounted memberships to our Recreation Centres

Competitive Salaries:

• Banded salaries with built in yearly increases
• Annual leave loading paid as a lump sum in December

A Supportive environment:

• 17 weeks paid parental leave
• Additional special leave available for chronic health conditions and other special needs
• Learning and Development team to keep your skills up to date and give you the opportunity to develop your career
• Employee Assistance Program offering counselling support when you need it
• Staff consultative committee - management consult staff on big decisions

How To Apply

If this sounds like your next move, apply now and attach:

• A cover letter stating why you are interested in the position
• Your resume, including two (2) work-related referees.
• Responses explaining how you meet each of the key selection criteria as stated in the position description.

Applications close at 11.59pm on 14 September 2025

Questions? For a confidential discussion about the position or to learn more, please contact Denise Lovett, Coordinator Information Management Services, on

East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTIQA+, gender diverse people, religiously, culturally and linguistically diverse people and people of any age.

East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and has a zero tolerance for child abuse and harm. To uphold these standards a valid working with children check is required to be held for applicable positions.