Who We Are

Employed by our community, to work for our community: engaging, educating, and empowering individuals, families, and our community in their journey to self-determination.

MDAS has embarked on a commitment to become a leading Aboriginal organisation known for its ability to make a practical difference to client’s lives, families and our community.

This is underpinned by our LORE which is the foundation stone of who we are, what we do and why we do it.

Our organisation’s services, people and culture will be guided through strong leadership and engagement with community and MDAS teams.

Our Purpose

Healing, supporting, serving, and protecting our communities throughout the Mallee Region.

Healthy, resilient, and capable Aboriginal people and families who can be their very best selves and exercise true self determination.

Caring for, strengthening, empowering, motivating and guiding our Mob.

Your Role

Help shape the future of our organisation by strengthening how we manage our policies and procedures.

Mallee District Aboriginal Services is one of Victoria’s largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations and who seek a motivated Records Officer to support the organisation’s archive and records management practices

In this position you will work closely with the chosen offsite storage facility and internal staff to prepare, catalogue, and transfer paper archives. You will also be responsible for developing and strengthening our records management processes, ensuring compliance with relevant requirements.

Additionally, in this role you will support staff through training in creating and maintaining quality records and assist the Quality & Governance team in processing and completing information requests. The role also contributes to the organisation’s transition away from paper-based systems toward electronic records management.

By the end of the 12-month term as the Records Officer, you will have ensured that all current archives are transferred to the external offsite facility and that processes are in place for managing paper records going forward.

This is a 12 months, full time maximum term contract position based at our Mildura office location.

Key Selection Criteria

Demonstrated experience in archive or records management, including cataloguing, storage, and retrieval processes.

Demonstrated strong organisational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and the ability to meet project deadlines.

Demonstrated experience in providing training, guidance, and support to staff on records management practices.

Ability to take action to provide services that are inclusive of Aboriginal people and engage in learning about other cultures to better establish relationships and improve service with the annual audit process including the draft of the financial statements and related notes.

Qualifications

Desired qualifications in a business or administration field and/or relevant experience in a similar role.

Other Screening Requirements:

Valid Drivers License that allows you to drive in Australia.

Victorian Employee Working with Children Check card.

National Police Check.

Benefits include:

Six weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading

Competitive salary + Salary packaging (more take-home pay)

Early knock-off Fridays at 4pm

Ongoing professional development + cultural safety training

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Ready to make a difference?

Apply now to bring your skills where they’ll really count.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.