We are seeking an exceptional individual to join our Information Services team as Information Management Officer in a Temporary Full-Time, Fixed Term to 28 March 2025 Maternity Leave position capacity.

Located within two hours south-west of Melbourne, Colac Otway is renowned for its magnificent southern coastline, the Otway rainforests and the northern lakes and offers an attractive lifestyle with diverse employment opportunities. Backed by a thriving economy in primary industries, tourism, commercial and community services this is an exceptional career opportunity.

This position is based in Colac.

As the Information Management Officer you will ensure that Council:

• Maintains information security functions in line with Victoria Protective Data Security Standards (VPDSS)
• Provides high level customer focused expert information management & security advice to the organisation
• Maintains organisational compliance with legislative requirements relating to record keeping and information security.
• Maintain vital record protection and security and meet all legal, evidential and accountability requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Collecting incoming correspondence, assess against organisational unit responsibilities and allocate accordingly.
• Undertaking record capture, registration, classification, filing, storage, handling, tracking and disposal activities in accordance with the compliance requirements of Council policy, procedure and relevant legislation.
• Ensuring receipt, processing and delivery of information is performed in the most expedient manner.
• Ensuring the protection of vital records, the security of confidential information and meeting all legal, evidential and accountability requirements. 

About You:

To support your success in this role you will have:

• A minimum of two years’ experience in local government or information management roles /or post-secondary qualification in business or information management
• Experience in the operation and administration of an EDRMS together with a high standard of computer skill
• Ability to work independently and as part of a part of a team
• Ability to manage time effectively with competing deadlines
• Evidence of high-level communication skills
• Experience in servicing customers 

For further information regarding the duties and requirements of the role, please refer to the position description.

Salary information: $65,257.92 to 68,803.80 per annum pro rata plus superannuation

For further information and how to apply:

1. 1. Download and review the Position Description including the Key Selection Criteria.
   2. Information to be included with your application:
      • Letter of application 
      • Current resume
      • Key Selection Criteria Responses
   3. Submit your application

Anne Howard

Chief Executive Officer

 Colac Otway Shire Council is a child safe organisation and is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.