Information Management Officer
City Of Nedlands
Posted 12 days ago
Are you passionate about information governance, privacy, and digital recordkeeping? Join the City of Nedlands and help drive secure, efficient, and compliant information management.
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 seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Information Management Officer to support the City’s information governance, privacy, and cyber security functions. Reporting to the Information Technology Governance Coordinator, this role plays a key part in ensuring compliance with legislative requirements, including the State Records Act 2000, Freedom of Information Act 1992, and the Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing Act 2024 (WA).
You will contribute to the City’s compliance with the Essential Eight cyber security framework and support the delivery of secure, efficient, and compliant information management practices across the City.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and enhance the City’s EDRMS platforms (e.g. TRIM, SharePoint, RecordPoint, TechnologyOne ECM) and support digitisation projects.
- Facilitate FOI requests and ensure compliance with the Freedom of Information Act 1992.
- Conduct audits and contribute to the development and review of policies, procedures, and formal documentation.
- Interpret and apply legislation related to privacy, cyber security, and responsible information sharing, including the Essential Eight framework.
- Deliver training and promote awareness of compliant recordkeeping, privacy, and information security across the City.
About the Successful Candidate
You are a collaborative and organised professional with a strong understanding of information and records management. You are confident working with legislation, systems, and stakeholders, and you take pride in delivering high-quality, compliant services.
You will bring:
- A formal qualification or have a minimum 2 years’ experience in an Information Management-related field, ideally within a local government setting.
- Sound knowledge of records management, FOI, privacy, and cyber security legislation and practices.
- Demonstrated experience managing both physical and digital records, particularly using SharePoint and RecordPoint.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders and deliver training.
- A current ‘C’ class Driver’s Licence and National Police Certificate.
What We Offer
This full-time, 1 year contract position offers a salary of $74,478 - $82,317 per annum, dependent on skills and experience, plus superannuation.
You will also enjoy:
- 5 weeks Annual Leave.
- Up to 14% superannuation contributions.
- Training and development opportunities.
- 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, Friday 3 October 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.
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