Corporate Information Team Leader

Corporate Information Team Leader

Our Council

Narromine Shire Council covers an area of 5264 km2 and has a population of approximately 6444 in the rural townships of Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley and the surrounding rural areas. Narromine is located 40km from the regional city of Dubbo.

The identities and values of Narromine Shire have been shaped by the culture of the Wiradjuri People, early farmers and by our strong aviation and sporting history. Today, the Shire has a significant farming-based industry that contributes nationally.

About the position

Narromine Shire Council is seeking a motivated, hard working individual with good administrative and time management skills to join the organisation in the position of Corporate Information Team Leader.

Primary purpose of the position

• To provide effective information and records management services to Council.
• To manage the efficient, secure and timely handling and storage of Council’s information ensuring legislative compliance.
• To review, develop and implement improvements to Council’s electronic document records management system.
• To provide a high standard of customer services in relation to records management, information requests and information privacy across the organisation.

To be successful in this position you will need to have:

• Diploma of Records Management, or the willingness to obtain
• Experience in operations and sound knowledge of computerised records and records management systems
• Knowledge of current legislative requirements, issue, directions and standards in government regarding records management
• Class `C’ drivers licence

It will be desirable for you to have: 

• A working knowledge of the Local Government Act 1993
• Appropriate degree or other post-secondary qualification in records management, information management or related field

The details relating to this position are:

• The position is graded 13 within Council's salary structure
• The salary range is from $1,422.40 to $1,609.32 per week plus superannuation. The salary step is determined by an annual competency assessment. 
• 35 hour working week applies. NSC has a flexitime system whereby you may work 37.50 hours per week to bank 2.5 hours per week to be used at a later date.
• Employment conditions are as per the Local Government (State) Award
• Narromine Shire Council promotes the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and diversity across our Shire. People with a disability and Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander people are encouraged to apply

How to apply

Before you apply for this position, please read the position description carefully to assess your eligibility and suitability for the position. You will be required to answer a few questions that relate to the criteria on the online application below. You will also be required to attach your current resume which should include two recent employment related referees. Please note that you cannot submit your application without attaching your resume. Council will only accept applications submitted online. Please include in your resume, evidence of qualifications that you possess. 

Please refer to the attached position description for the entire scope of essential and desirable criteria which all applicants must meet.

Pre-employment screening

Should you be shortlisted for interview, and are then selected to progress to the next stage following interview, you may be required to undergo the following pre-employment screening process as part of the selection process:

• A functional assessment (at Council's expense) including hearing and drug and alcohol testing
• Reference checks from your 2 work related referees
• Any other additional screening that may be relevant to the role
• Council will check the authenticity of certificates and qualification

Privacy Statement

As part of the recruitment process, Narromine Shire Council will be collecting information about you. This information is private information for the purposes of the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act. This information will be included in the recruitment file and only accessed by members of the Recruitment Selection Panel. 

Contact and notes

Enquiries: Human Resources Officer Kate Potter (02) 6889 9999

Closing date: 11.30pm 30th June 2022

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONCE YOU START TO COMPLETE YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION, YOU CANNOT SAVE IT AND RETURN TO IT LATER. WE WOULD RECOMMEND THAT YOU CREATE YOUR ANSWERS IN A SEPARATE DOCUMENT (EG WORD) AND THEN COPY YOUR ANSWERS INTO THIS PAGE WHEN YOU ARE READY. PLEASE TAKE THE TIME AND BE PREPARED WITH YOUR RESUME READY TO UPLOAD WHEN YOU COMMENCE THE PROCESS.

Good luck and we look forward to receiving your application