Records Management Officer

Water Corporation

The Role

Overview

Provide records management support, ensure compliance, and manage lifecycle of info.

Key Responsibilities

  • records auditing
  • data integrity
  • lifecycle support
  • metadata capture
  • retention policies
  • vendor coordination

Tasks

-May conduct records management audits and quality assurance to meet corporate standards. -Identify and resolve data integrity issues related to indexing, naming conventions and retention. -Provide support to business customers and internal teams on records management, lifecycle management, and information classification. -Support the team in the development of records management process, including creating work instructions and other guidance materials. -Assist with business engagement for file/folder creation and metadata capture. -Ensure efficient indexing and apply retention policies to physical and electronic records. -Coordinate with alliance partners, external service providers, and vendors for records and mail management needs. -Stay informed on records management development and ensures governance meets regulatory requirements. -Provide advice and assistance on applying records lifecycle principles, including naming conventions, metadata capture, and disposal schedules.

Requirements

  • classification
  • indexing
  • records management
  • microsoft office
  • retention
  • compliance

What You Bring

-Willingness and ability to travel to regional offices to support recordkeeping activities -Understanding of keyword file classification principles and practices. -Strong foundation in records indexing and classification standards, supported by considerable experience in applying these practices. -Familiarity with the use of enterprise scale Electronic Records/Document Management systems as a record keeping platform. -Excellent written and verbal communication skills. -Strong computing skills, including Microsoft Office and ability to learn corporate systems. -Proficient in applying records management tools such as Retention & Disposal schedules to ensure compliance and consistency. -Ability to work effectively as part of a service delivery team. -Knowledge of records/document management principles and relevant legislation. -Demonstrates a strong understanding of records compliance and governance requirements

Benefits

-An additional 2 well-being days each year -Purchase additional leave of up to 12 weeks -Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service -Real flexibility with options to work from home, flexible work hours -Generous co-contribution superannuation scheme, which offers up to 16%. This includes an 12% standard employer contribution, plus an additional 2% employer co-contribution that matches your own 2% contribution

The Company

About Water Corporation

-With roots dating back to 1996, this state‑owned utility has evolved from the Water Authority into the backbone of WA’s water life. -Boasting projects like the new Victoria Dam (built 1990–91 using fly‑ash RCC) and Aboriginal community upgrades, its engineering legacy is vast. -Financed through customer revenue, most surplus funds are channeled back to the government or reinvested in projects. -Its asset footprint spans dams, desalination plants, groundwater networks and irrigation schemes like the Ord and Gascoyne. -Its operations span regional towns (from Karratha to Albany), underscoring its mission to keep WA’s communities flowing. -An unexpected highlight: its workforce embraces five‑year flexible leave cycles, letting staff recharge creatively.

Sector Specialisms

Water Supply

Wastewater

Drainage

Irrigation

Bulk Water Supply

Drainage Systems Management

Flood Prevention

Land Use Optimization

Environmental Protection

Water Conservation

Wastewater Recycling

Water Infrastructure Planning

Sustainable Water Programs

Climate Independent Water Sources

Security Clearance

-medical examination -qualification verification -police clearance -australian working rights check