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Corporate Information Officer

Dubbo Regional Council

Date posted: November 14, 2024

Closes: Nov 29, 2024


At the heart of community. At the start of the future.

That’s where you’ll find Dubbo Regional Council and this opportunity to shape our region as our new Corporate Information Officer.

Our people care deeply about serving and strengthening our community. We work for 55,000 residents and 1.65 million people who visit our region each year - and when you join us, you’ll be part of that impact every single day. We’re at the centre of huge and important environmental, economic and societal change that will ensure a more sustainable future – for the Dubbo region, New South Wales, and beyond. It doesn’t get much bigger than that.

Join us as a Corporate Information Officer in the Information Services branch, and develop your skills and future career.

Find personal and professional growth

As a Corporate Information Officer, you'll manage Council's
electronic document systems, ensure compliance with legislation, and deliver
excellent customer service while maintaining corporate information systems.
You'll be empowered to bring fresh ideas and innovative solutions to improve
processes and contribute to the growth of a high-performing team. As part of
our supportive and collaborative culture, you'll thrive while providing various records management services to Council, such as monitoring the corporate Electronic Document Management System (EDMS), day-to-day recordkeeping functions and providing advice on records management legislation, standards and procedures . If you’re detail-oriented, organised, and
passionate about making a difference, we want to hear from you!

You'll find growth through:

  • Maintaining a sound knowledge of current legislation, standards, policies and guidelines relevant to the area of responsibility
  • Providing training to small groups including support and documentation, to ensure competent use of the Electronic Document Management System (EDMS)
  • Monitoring Council’s corporate information system and hard copy files, ensuring timely, accurate and effective records management
  • Analysing, classifying and registering incoming correspondence – in all formats for both hardcopy and softcopy
  • Understanding the organisation’s requirements for security of documents


What you'll bring

To thrive in this role, you will need:

  • Certificate in records management and/or business or experience commensurate to the qualifications.
  • Knowledge of relevant Acts and Legislation (i.e. State Records Act, GIPA, Privacy Act, Government Disposal Schedules)
  • Demonstrated knowledge, experience and management of an electronic document records management system
  • Commitment to providing quality customer service and quality service outcomes
  • Excellent time management skills and high level communication skills
  • Proven problem solving skills

We would also love you to have:

  • Experience in a Local Government environment
  • High level of competency in operating photocopiers and associated office equipment

Ready for your opportunity?

Join us, and help strengthen our community and your career.

This position offers an attractive annual salary ranging from $65,812 to $76,484.

To find out more about this role, explore the Position Description and feel free to reach out to our Chief Information Officer on 02 6801 4310 to make an enquiry.

If this role sounds like you, we would love to hear from you, simply click Apply Now!

Applications close 9:00am, Thursday 28 November 2024.

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Why Dubbo Regional Council?

At Dubbo Regional Council, you’ll find a great combination. Here’s what you can expect in your career with us:

  • Find purpose and impact

Everything you do at Dubbo Regional Council makes a difference for so many people, in so many ways. It’ll always be that way. But right here, right now, we’re at the heart of some big change - and this is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help us shape the future for communities here and beyond.

  • Find personal and professional growth

You’ll find so much variety here. We’re doing diverse, high-impact work at scale. For you, that means plenty of opportunity to develop your skills and future career.

  • Find people you can count on and a lifestyle you love

Your career matters, but so does your life outside of work. You don’t have to sacrifice one for the other. Here, you’ll achieve and grow in a great place to live and work, with people who truly care.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

  • Find a better balance - enjoy a 35-hour work week with flexible options, plus generous leave allowances.
  • Make your pay go further with a variety of salary-packaging options, including Rainbow Cottage Childcare, novated vehicle leasing, self-education expenses, disability/income protection insurance, and so much more.
  • Be rewarded for your impact with our annual Staff Excellence Awards and find real connection with our supportive team environment and active social club.
  • Prioritise your health and wellbeing with our Fitness Passport, comprehensive Wellbeing Program, annual flu vaccination, and Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.


Dubbo Regional Council is part of Wiradjuri Country and we acknowledge all clan groups that reside within the Dubbo and Wellington Wiradjuri Nation. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.

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