The key duties of the position include:

The Role

The APS 5 Information and Records Management Officer is accountable to perform and achieve information and records management outcomes within an integrated workforce. The role requires a well-developed understanding of and compliance to relevant legislative frameworks, government decision-making and Defence’s mission and policy requirements.

As the APS 5 Information and Records Management Officer, you will support the APS 6 Information and Records Management Officer with daily records management tasks and be responsible for managing group mailboxes and other records management tasks.

About our Team

The Information and Records Management Team sits within the ICT IM/KM Directorate, Command Support Branch at Joint Operations Command, Bungendore. It is a high performing, multi-disciplinary team that makes a deliberate effort to improve information and records management to achieve operational effects.

The team is exposed to a variety of information challenges and acts as a support conduit for JOC Group, by providing advice and support to JOC Objective Workgroup Coordinators regarding all aspects of records management, the control and use of Objective supporting this function and compliance with relevant legislative standards and policy.

Our Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be:

- An enthusiastic and reliable self-starter with an eye for detail.
- Someone who enjoys undertaking a diverse range of tasks, able to work with conflicting priorities and have a willingness to assist others.
- Someone who enjoys working as part of a team and maintain a positive attitude when faced with a challenge.




- An excellent written and oral communication skills and be comfortable engaging and collaborating with a variety of stakeholders while building and maintaining strong interpersonal relationships.
- Someone who can exercise sound judgement and apply current policy when receiving requests, resolving issues and providing advice.
- Someone who has a 'can-do' attitude and an ability to embrace change to support and contribute to ongoing continuous improvement activities.
- Responsible for organising their own workflows and making decisions based on current legislation, policy and procedures.
- Someone who can engage and communicate with stakeholders to identify, respond and provide advice on issues to achieve work unit and Defence outcomes.
- Accountable to contribute towards ongoing self-improvement and professional development.

Eligibility

Security Clearance:

Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at “Negative Vetting Level 2”.

Getting to know the Department of Defence

The Department of Defence employs around 18,000 Australian Public Service (APS) employees. Defence APS employees work in a wide variety of critical roles, Australia wide, enabling our three services Navy, Army and Air Force, to do their job. Defence has a range of Australian Public Service (APS) career opportunities that offer interesting, challenging, and unique work. Our workforce includes administrative support, accountants, intelligence analysts, engineers, policy advisors, graphic designers, lawyers, social workers, IT specialists and contract managers to name a few. We offer a rewarding career that includes professional development, work-life balance, recognition, a adaptable and supportive work environment and a diverse workforce. To find out more about a career with Defence please visit https://www.defence.gov.au/jobs-careers

📌 Information & Records Management Officer (Bungendore)
🏢 Department Of Defence
📍 Bungendore