Senior Information Management Officer
City Of Nedlands
Posted 2 days ago
About the City
The City of Nedlands is located 7km from the Perth CBD and includes a diverse range of features from the beautiful river foreshore of Dalkeith and Nedlands to the crisp white sands of Swanbourne beach. With a dedicated workforce of professional service providers, we are committed to ensuring the City of Nedlands is a vibrant, safe, and inclusive community with a high standard of local services and facilities.
About the Role
We are looking for a proactive and detail-driven Senior Information Management Officer to strengthen our records and information governance. Reporting to the Information Technology Governance Coordinator, you will manage Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, enhance digital recordkeeping systems, and promote best practices across the City. This role suits someone with strong legislative knowledge, analytical skills, and a passion for digital transformation and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage FOI requests in line with legislative requirements.
- Maintain and improve digital and physical document management systems (including EDRMS).
- Provide expert advice and training on records management and FOI processes.
- Help develop and implement policies and procedures for information governance.
- Support audits, compliance reviews, and digitisation initiatives.
About the Successful Candidate
You are a detail-oriented professional with a solid background in information governance and compliance. You enjoy improving systems, collaborating across teams, and delivering high standards in service and recordkeeping.
You will bring:
- Strong knowledge of the State Records Act 2000 and Freedom of Information Act 1992.
- Experience with SharePoint365, RecordPoint365, and TechnologyOne ECM.
- Familiarity with classification systems and retention schedules.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and training delivery skills.
- At least 3 years’ experience in records/information management (preferably in government).
- A current National Police Certificate.
What We Offer
This full-time, contract position (until 31 July 2026) offers a salary of $84,739 - $98,574 per annum, dependent on skills and experience, plus superannuation.
You will also enjoy:
- 5 weeks Annual Leave.
- Up to 14% superannuation contributions.
- Employee Assistance Program & Healthy Workplace Initiatives.
- Fitness Passport wellness program access & Private health insurance corporate discounts.
- Novated Leasing and Salary Sacrifice options.
Additional Details
Please read the position description to ensure a full understanding of the role. Applications must include a cover letter and resume demonstrating your suitability. Confidential enquiries can be directed to Nalin Dias, Information Technology Governance Coordinator, on (08) 9273 3500.
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted online via the City’s website before 5pm AWST, Tuesday 26 August 2025.
Early applications are encouraged as the City reserves the right to close applications prior to the closing date.
About City Of Nedlands
The City of Nedlands is situated just 7km from Perth and stretches from the banks of the beautiful Swan River to the edge of the Indian Ocean. A population of over 21,000 live in the suburbs Nedlands, Dalkeith, Mt Claremont, Swanbourne, Karrakatta, and parts of Floreat and Shenton Park. Information for new residents is available to help you settle in comfortably.
On 1 July, 1959 the City of Nedlands was proclaimed at the command of Governor Sir Charles Gairdner, in the packed Dalkeith Civic Hall. Mr Allan Jenkins read out the proclamation and the Minister for Local Government, Mr Leslie Logan, M.L.C. conducted the official swearing in ceremony of the new Mayor, John Charles Smith, the twelve new Councillors and the auditors. He then appointed Mr Allan Jenkins as the City's first Town Clerk. Among those present was MLA for Nedlands, Deputy Premier Charles Court.
Significant events and dates that contributed to the development of the City of Nedlands:
1893: The first move to establish Local Government in our area with the creation of the Claremont Road Board on 31 March, 1893, governing a total area of ten square miles; forty years after the death of Adam Armstrong, Nedlands' first resident.
1898: Approximately two square miles excised to form the Municipality of Claremont.
1932: Name changed from Claremont Road Board to Nedlands Road Board.
1956: Name changed from Nedlands Road Board to the Municipality of Nedlands.
1959: One hundred and thirty years after the first British settlement around the Swan River, Nedlands achieved City status. Name changed from Nedlands Road Board to the City of Nedlands while under the guidance of Mayor John Charles Smith Esq., JP Mayor.
Source: this is an extract from the company’s own website.
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