APS5 Records Officer

20 hours ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Hays | Office Support Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

Your new company

Join a dynamic and forward-thinking government department committed to addressing climate change, promoting sustainable energy practices, and safeguarding our environment and water resources. This role supports a regulatory agency responsible for ensuring compliance with national water laws and promoting transparent, accountable water management across jurisdictions.

Your new role

The APS5 Records & FOI Officer role is ideal for someone with strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a passion for process improvement and compliance. This is a 6-month hourly rate contract with the possibility of a 6-month extension.

As the Records & FOI Officer, you will:

  • Manage the day-to-day operations of the agency's records management system in line with established procedures.
  • Provide expert advice to staff on records management practices.
  • Contribute to the regular review and update of records-related processes and manuals.
  • Support audits, compliance reviews, and reporting activities.
  • Implement a new record structure aligned with APS classification schemes.
  • Assist with the migration of records from Content Manager to SharePoint, working closely with relevant stakeholders.
  • Coordinate and manage FOI requests, ensuring statutory timeframes and legal obligations are met.
  • Prepare formal decision letters, correspondence, briefings, and statistical reports.
  • Collaborate with internal teams, including Legal Services Branch, to support FOI coordination.
  • Assist with internal and external FOI review and complaint processes.
  • Support governance, assurance, and continuous improvement of FOI practices.
  • Perform other duties as required within the Operations Branch.

What you'll need to succeed

This role requires prior experience within the APS at the APS5 level.

To succeed in this role, you will:

  • Experience in records management and/or FOI coordination within a government or similar environment.
  • Knowledge of APS records classification schemes and FOI legislation.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
  • High level of organisation and attention to detail.

You must be an Australian citizen and will possess or be willing to go through the process to obtain and maintain a (Baseline, NV1 or NV2) personnel security clearance.

What you'll get in return

  • A challenging and rewarding role within a supportive team.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • The chance to make a meaningful impact on environmental policies.
  • An attractive hourly rate

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or call or email Laura Meyer on ,

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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