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The Shire of Donnybrook Balingup is seeking a proactive and knowledgeable Corporate Information Officer to join our Finance and Corporate team. This role plays a vital part in ensuring the Shire meets its legislative obligations in information and records management, particularly under the new Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing (PRIS) Act 2024.

We're looking for someone who...

Has strong knowledge of information management legislation and practices

Demonstrates experience with EDRMS, including system upgrades and troubleshooting

Can communicate technical information clearly to non-technical users

Works collaboratively across departments to drive information management improvements

The key responsibilities in this role include...

Develop and implement records management policies and procedures

Maintain and enhance the Electronic Document Records Management System (EDRMS)

Support the transition to a new EDRMS including data migration and user training

Act as the Freedom of Information (FOI) Officer for the Shire

Provide training and support to staff in information management practices

Handle customer enquiries and facilitate building information requests

Desirable criteria includes...

Previous experience in local government

Strong stakeholder engagement skills

Commitment to continuous professional development

The successful candidate who becomes our Corporate Information Officer will thrive in a supportive and inclusive work environment, and will also have access to several other benefits, including:

Monthly Rostered Day Off (RDO)

Gym membership and wellbeing program

Ongoing training and development

Information relating on how to apply is available on our website (www.donnybrook-balingup.wa.gov.au), along with the full position description and selection criteria to be addressed. For any questions or further details, please contact Loren Clifford, Acting Director Finance & Corporate, at the Shire Administration Office.

Applications must be submitted to [email protected] by 4:00pm on Friday 23 May 2025.

Nicholas O'Connor

Chief Executive Officer
Shire of Donnybrook Balingup