Records Officer

Come and work as a vital member of our Information Systems & Governance group here at Mareeba Shire Council, located within an easy one-hour drive from Cairns offering a regional lifestyle with all its benefits in relatively close proximity to Cairns.

The Role:

Our Records Officer supports the Governance & Compliance team to ensure the consistent and timely management of Council's records.  This covers the entire life cycle including record creation, editing, retrieval and, when appropriate, destruction.  The position involves manual handling and physically demanding work from time to time.  It is the responsibility of the Records Officer to ensure they are and remain physically fit and able to efficiently and consistently undertake these tasks.

The Records Officer also assists with governance and compliance administrative tasks as required.

What we are looking for:

• You will have experience working with electronic document and records management systems and the ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of Council's primary records management system, Technology One ECM
• You will have an understanding or developing knowledge of legislation and statutory requirements relevant to Records Management
• You will have solid communication skills, sound computer skills and accurate keyboard skills
• You will be accustomed to working in a compliance environment, constructively contributing to a team and exercising confidentiality, discretion, sensitivity and judgement

What we can offer you:

• Permanent, full-time position
• LGOA Level 1/1 – $56,511 per annum
• Mareeba Allowance – up to $2,080 per annum
• Work/life balance – Rostered day off (19-day month)
• 12% employer superannuation contributions
• 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Lifestyle benefits such as access to Fitness Passport and discounted health insurance, gift cards and corporate banking
• Learning and development opportunities
• Salary sacrificing options

Interested?

Please send the following documents to

• Cover letter (no more than 300 words)
• Current resume
• Fully completed Employment Application form

Applications close: Sunday, 21 September 2025

For further information about this position contact Suzanne Clark, Coordinator Governance & Compliance, on during business hours only.

Mareeba Shire Council is committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity and workplace diversity. We encourage a diverse workforce reflective of our community to better meet the needs of our customers.

Come and work as a vital member of our Information Systems & Governance group here at Mareeba Shire Council, located within an easy one-hour drive from Cairns offering a regional lifestyle with all its benefits in relatively close proximity to Cairns.

The Role:

Our Records Officer supports the Governance & Compliance team to ensure the consistent and timely management of Council's records.  This covers the entire life cycle including record creation, editing, retrieval and, when appropriate, destruction.  The position involves manual handling and physically demanding work from time to time.  It is the responsibility of the Records Officer to ensure they are and remain physically fit and able to efficiently and consistently undertake these tasks.

The Records Officer also assists with governance and compliance administrative tasks as required.

What we are looking for:

• You will have experience working with electronic document and records management systems and the ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of Council's primary records management system, Technology One ECM
• You will have an understanding or developing knowledge of legislation and statutory requirements relevant to Records Management
• You will have solid communication skills, sound computer skills and accurate keyboard skills
• You will be accustomed to working in a compliance environment, constructively contributing to a team and exercising confidentiality, discretion, sensitivity and judgement

What we can offer you:

• Permanent, full-time position
• LGOA Level 1/1 – $56,511 per annum
• Mareeba Allowance – up to $2,080 per annum
• Work/life balance – Rostered day off (19-day month)
• 12% employer superannuation contributions
• 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Lifestyle benefits such as access to Fitness Passport and discounted health insurance, gift cards and corporate banking
• Learning and development opportunities
• Salary sacrificing options

Interested?

Please send the following documents to

• Cover letter (no more than 300 words)
• Current resume
• Fully completed Employment Application form

Applications close: Sunday, 21 September 2025

For further information about this position contact Suzanne Clark, Coordinator Governance & Compliance, on during business hours only.

Mareeba Shire Council is committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity and workplace diversity. We encourage a diverse workforce reflective of our community to better meet the needs of our customers.

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