12 month fixed-term contract (full-time)

SA Municipal Officers Award, Level 5 ($99,172 to $103,544)

Adelaide Plains Council is the fastest growing Council area in South Australia with Two Wells at the epicentre of that growth. Located just 30 minutes north of Adelaide, Council is undergoing rapid transformation in the form or residential, commercial, retail, industry and horticulture investment with further expansion of these sectors firmly on the radar of the State Government's Draft Greater Adelaide Regional Plan.

Covering a 12 month period of parental leave and commencing early December 2025, the Acting Senior Information Management Officer will report directly to the Manager Customer Experience and will be a hard-working, highly organised professional who instigates and maintains effective relationships and has great attention to detail.

Key responsibilities will include:

Facilitate Council’s compliance in regard to the management of the Council’s corporate memory.

Manage and maintain the business configuration of Council’s Electronic Document and Records Management System (EDRMS) including regular maintenance and day-to-day operations.

Ensure Council’s corporate memory is captured and managed in accordance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures.

Coordinate source records including the onsite legacy collection and the Records Disposal Program.

Manage the daily processes around receipt and processing of incoming corporate records.

Oversee and manage information management projects and upgrades including integration and business improvement.

Facilitate the Freedom of Information function at Council.

Lead the Information Management Team.

The successful candidate will be an Accredited Freedom of Information Officer, will be highly attentive and proactive, and possess highly developed communication, organisational and time management skills in order to effectively prioritise daily tasks.

Proven knowledge and experience in records management systems and the administration of an EDRMS is essential, with a demonstrated ability to interpret legislation to ensure compliance with the State Records Act 1997 and General Disposal Schedules in order to provide advice to various stakeholders of Council.

A current/valid Australian driver's licence (class C) is required to work across various sites (rotating between our offices based in Two Wells and Mallala) will be essential.

"Embrace the future, join our dynamic team"

How to Apply

How to apply
All applications should be sent to the attention of Bethany Loney, Senior Information Management Officer, marked ‘Confidential’ and addressing the job and person specification. Please forward your application to [email protected] by midnight on Sunday, 12 October 2025.

Please note this period may be shortened (or lengthened) in order to identify a suitable applicant.

For more information and a copy of the job and person specification, please refer to www.apc.sa.gov.au, and to discuss the role in confidence, please contact Bethany Loney, Senior Information Management Officer on 08 8527 0200.

Working at Adelaide Plains Council
We provide great support and great service for our great community.

2028 vision

Adelaide Plains is a thriving proactive community with an enviable lifestyle, emerging economy, and remarkable landscapes.

Our core values

Honesty and Integrity - Building trust and loyalty with the community and within the Council.

Innovative and Open-minded - Being proactive in continually improving our services.

Leadership and Diplomacy - By acting strategically and effectively managing our relationships.

Professionalism - Through commitment, quality, and timeliness of work delivered.

Respect - For others, acting with humility and empathy.

Teamwork - Through unity, cooperation and support.

Benefits of joining our team
Adelaide Plains Council provides excellent working conditions, including flexible working arrangements and access to many employee support programs and health benefits, to support its employees.

Family Friendly

Flexible working arrangements/ hybrid

Growth Council, the opportunity for career progression

Professional development opportunities

Income protection

Superannuation

Rostered days off (RDO)

Annual Corporate Health Program

Employee Assistance Program

Rewards and recognition