Records & Information Management Specialist

Your new company

This respected public sector organisation is undertaking a significant records management and compliance uplift program designed to strengthen governance, improve operational practices and ensure long-term compliance with legislative recordkeeping obligations.

As part of this initiative, an opportunity has arisen for an experienced Records & Information Management Specialist to lead a business-critical project that will improve how information is captured, managed and governed across the organisation.

Your new role

This is a hands-on contract opportunity suited to a records management professional who enjoys balancing compliance, governance, stakeholder engagement and business improvement.

Working across multiple business units, you will assess the organisation's current records management practices, identify improvement opportunities and deliver practical, sustainable solutions that simplify recordkeeping for staff while strengthening compliance outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

- Reviewing existing records management frameworks, processes and systems.

- Assessing records management maturity and identifying compliance risks and gaps.

- Developing a practical records compliance uplift roadmap.

- Improving records classification, retention and disposal processes.

- Reviewing and optimising Content Manager and related information management systems.

- Creating practical guidance materials, decision trees, toolkits and staff resources.

- Delivering change management, communications and awareness initiatives.

- Establishing governance recommendations, ownership models and future-state operating arrangements.

- Providing training, coaching and knowledge transfer to key stakeholders.





This role is not focused on day-to-day records administration. Instead, you will be leading a project that improves records governance, employee capability and organisational compliance while leaving behind practical tools, processes and frameworks that support long-term success.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful, you will bring demonstrated experience in records management, information governance, compliance or information management within a government, regulated or complex organisational environment.

You will ideally have:

- Experience delivering records management improvement or compliance uplift projects.

- Strong understanding of records management frameworks, legislation and governance principles.

- Experience working with Content Manager, TRIM, SharePoint or similar platforms.

- The ability to simplify complex compliance requirements into practical business solutions.

- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.

- Experience developing policies, procedures, guidance materials and training resources.

- A team-oriented and pragmatic approach with a strong focus on implementation and outcomes.

What you'll get in return

- Immediate start available.

- Six-month contract opportunity.

- Competitive rate of $70-$80 per hour + Super.

- Hybrid working arrangements.

- Sydney CBD location.

- Opportunity to lead a highly visible governance and compliance improvement project.

- Collaborative and supportive working environment.

- The chance to make a genuine and lasting impact on organisational practices.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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📌 Records & Information Management Specialist (Sydney)
🏢 Hays Policy & Strategy
📍 Sydney