Records Officer

Residential – Tom Price

Full time

• Starting salary: $64,604.80 p.a. negotiable
• Annual Leave: 6 weeks p.a.
• Benefits include Allowances and Super matching scheme
• Supportive Team
• Opportunity for development

About the Position

Are you organised, detail-oriented, and passionate about good governance? A career as a Records Officer could be your perfect fit.

The Shire of Ashburton is seeking a motivated Records Officer to join our Governance team in Tom Price or Onslow. As a Records Officer, you'll be responsible for the accurate registration, distribution, and management of incoming records and correspondence - both physical and electronic. You'll support the Shire's compliance with the State Records Act and Freedom of Information legislation, assist with file creation and disposal, and provide guidance to staff on recordkeeping practices and systems.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with systems, values confidentiality, and takes pride in maintaining high standards of information management. You'll also contribute to customer service delivery at the Administration Building, including answering phone queries and providing support to our Customer Service Officer, and play a key role in ensuring our records are accessible, secure, and well-organised.

This is a great opportunity to grow your skills in a supportive and professional environment, with access to generous leave entitlements and a competitive salary package. Note that this role is suited to local residents who have their own accommodation.

For further information regarding this exciting opportunity, please refer to the application package (available by clicking the Apply button). For any queries not answered by the application package, please contact Dee Walkington, Coordinator Records and Customer Services on

Please Note: Canvassing of Councillors or Shire Employees will disqualify. All terms and conditions are as per the Shire of Ashburton Enterprise Agreement 2022 .

The Shire of Ashburton is committed to diversity and strongly encourages candidates from different cultural, gender and age backgrounds to apply.

Applications Close 9.00am, Tue 23 September 2025

Applications must be submitted online via the Shire of Ashburton website: and shortlisting may commence immediately.

Note: This vacancy may close early if a suitable candidate is identified. Your early application is encouraged.