Records Officer (Compliance)

Temporary (Parental leave cover up to September2027)
Full-time (average of 38 hours perweek)

The City of Rockingham is an award winning local governmentlocated 40km south of the Perth CBD and is known as the place wherethe coast comes to life. One of the fastest growing localgovernments in the south metropolitan area we are responsible forthe provision and delivery of high quality services facilities andevents that meet or exceed community expectations. Providinga safe and healthy workplace for our employees is important to usand we are committed to employing team members who share the CitysValues of Recognition EthicsService ProfessionalDevelopment EmpowermentCommunication and Teamwork RESPECT. These Values are incorporated into all aspects ofemployment at the City.

We currently have a vacancy for a Temporary Records Officer(Compliance) to cover a period of parental leave through toSeptember 2027. This is a key role responsible for ensuring theCity complies with Western Australia Governments privacy andinformation sharing legislation.

To succeed in this role you will be a collaborative andproactive team player with strong communication skills. You will beconfident in using your initiative sound judgement andproblem-solving abilities to address issues as they arise. You willhave knowledge of the Privacy and Responsible Information SharingAct 2024 (WA) information classification principles and a workingknowledge of the State Records Act 2000 (WA). You will also bringexperience working with both electronic and paper-based recordsmanagement systems together with a strong understanding of recordsmanagement practices and procedures. Highly organised anddetail-oriented you will possess strong time management skills anda solution-focused approach to your work.

To be considered for this role you must address thefollowing selection criteria when completing yourapplication:

1. Knowledge of information classification principles and of legislation practices and methods in information management privacy and information sharing including: Knowledge of the State Records Act 2000 (WA) and knowledge of the Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing Act 2024 (WA)
2. Strong computer literacy including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
3. Well-developed planning prioritisation and organisational skills
4. Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to exercise initiative and sound judgement
5. Experience working with both electronic and paper based records and systems and thorough understanding of records management procedures

We are offering a gross salary of $75999 perannum and:

• 12% superannuation with the option to co-contribute up to a further 5%
• A variety of health and wellbeing programmes including a physical health reimbursement subsidy payments of up to $200 per annum free flu vaccinations free skin cancer checks mental health programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services
• Flexible working arrangements including rostered days off and two additional paid days of absence per annum
• A culture of learning with training/development opportunities

An information package containing further information andincluding the position description is available on our website.

Applications are open until 4pm on Friday 21 August2026; or until a suitable pool of applicants has been received.Please note: Applications will be reviewed as theyare received and interviews may commence prior to the closingdate. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

This process may be used to fill future similar permanent orfixed-term positions that may become available in the City duringthe next 12 months.

If you identify as a person with disability and requireadjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process pleasecontact the Recruitment Team via email at orphone. Were happy to discuss options to assist youe.g. we can provide alternate formats for application forms oralternate methods of applying.

The City of Rockingham encourages applicants from a diverserange of backgrounds including First Nations people people livingwith disability and people who speak a first language other thanEnglish.