Information Management Officer

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Do you love keeping systems running smoothly and helping teams access the right information at the right time? Join the City of Melville as an Information Management Officer and help shape how we manage, store and protect our records across the organisation.

You'll manage day-to-day information services including the receipt, classification, indexing, storage, retrieval, distribution, retention and disposal of information across the City. You'll also support Freedom of Information (FOI) processes, provide advice to staff on information management responsibilities and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Location: City of Melville Civic Centre

Salary: $71,876.88 to $84,381.44 pro-rata p.a. + 12% Super

Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time

What You'll Be Doing

• Assist in reviewing, developing, and maintaining systems, policies and procedures for the City's Business Management System
• Implement the City's Record Keeping Plan in line with the State Records Act 2000
• Provide guidance and awareness to staff on information management practices
• Collaborate across teams to manage FOI requests and ensure discoverability of information
• Support Information Services projects and liaise with internal and external stakeholders
• Maintain a high standard of customer service and contribute to a culture of quality, safety and compliance

What We're Looking For

• A current National Police Clearance or willingness to obtain
• Experience in information management including handling mail and electronic document management systems
• Sound knowledge of information management legislation, standards and practices
• Excellent communication, time management and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and Windows-based systems

How to Apply

Apply online via the Apply button and provide a comprehensive resume and cover letter (no more than 2 pages) demonstrating fulfilment of essential requirements outlined in the Position Description attached.

Closing Date: Friday, 26 September 2025, 11.59PM AWST.

For further information about this position, please contact: Terry Lyons, Enterprise Information Coordinator on

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, we strongly advise you apply as soon as possible as the City reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date.

Why The City of Melville?

We are a welcoming and diverse community that enjoys a blend of retail and business precincts and an abundance of open spaces in a unique, natural landscape, along the shores of the beautiful Swan and Canning Rivers.

We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer – a prestigious award that benchmarks workplace inclusion across various diversity areas. This recognition is the only one of its kind in Australia and highlights our commitment to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and inclusion thrives. In everything we do, we focus on our EPIC values of Excellence, Participation, Integrity and Caring and we aim to achieve an inclusive, vibrant, and sustainable future.

Why Belong?

Elevate your work experience with the City of Melville's benefits

• Join an award-winning, Inclusive Employer recognised for diversity, accessibility and welcoming workplaces
• Enjoy flexible working arrangements that help balance work and life
• Stay active with a free LeisureFit membership
• Save time and money with free on-site parking
• Celebrate your special day with Birthday Leave – no work on your big day
• Access paid parental leave to support your family
• Take more time to recharge with 2 extra days of annual leave plus the option to purchase additional leave (up to 10 weeks off per year)
• Benefit from a generous superannuation co-contribution of up to 15%
• Maximise your pay with salary packaging and novated leasing options
• Grow your career with structured professional development and study assistance programs
• Look after your wellbeing with wellness initiatives and Employee Assistance Programs
• Connect outside of work with a vibrant social club

The City of Melville celebrates diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We welcome and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people living with disabilities.

Please note that the City does not offer visa sponsorship. While permanent positions are generally only open to Australian citizens or permanent residents, permanent positions may occasionally be filled on a fixed-term basis. In such cases and for fixed-term or casual roles, applicants with temporary unrestricted work rights in Australia (and residing in Perth) may be considered, provided they have unrestricted work rights for the duration of the appointment.

All candidates applying for a position where the use of 'plant and machinery' or driving a vehicle is an inherent requirement of the role and other 'high risk' facilities where public safety is at risk, will be required to pass a drug and alcohol test as part of a pre-employment medical.

We appreciate the interest from Recruitment Agencies in collaborating with us, however, at this time, the City of Melville is managing the recruitment process for this role. Please refrain from submitting candidate profiles to our team. Rest assured, should the need for external assistance arise in the future, we will not hesitate to reach out to recruitment agencies.