Agency Department of Corporate and Digital Development Work unit Information Services

Job title Retention and Disposal Officer Designation Administrative Officer 3

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing commencing 11/01/2027

Salary $70,839 – $76,115 Location All NT Regions

Position number 23891 RTF 360908 Closing 22/11/2026

Contact Officer Lonny Ruddick on 08 8999 2849 or [email protected]

About the agency https://dcdd.nt.gov.au

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=360908

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY

QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the

OCPE website.

Primary objective

Support the Information Services function to provide a quality, cost effective records and information management service by providing confidential, day-to-day client services and following established procedures and processes within service agreements that meet the needs of the client.

Context statement

Information Services provides best practice advice and records management services to NTG client agencies. Structured into several work streams, a wide range of services are delivered, including records management, help desk services, records appraisal, sentencing and disposal, training development and delivery, courier and mail, Digital Policy and Freedom of Information and Privacy.





Key duties and responsibilities

1. Appraise, classify, sentence and dispose of records according to system configuration and using general and functional records

retention and disposal schedules within established procedures and processes.
1. Provide accurate advice and assistance to clients on the use of the electronic document and records management system (EDRMS),

and records management principles including retention and disposal.
1. Create records and search databases, undertake digitisation projects and conduct file audits.
2. Assist other work streams with records management projects and tasks as directed.
3. Contribute to the information management knowledge base.
4. Contribute to a culture of continuous business process improvement with suggestions for improvements to work tasks.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Working knowledge of archival transfer requirements including an understanding of business classification and records retention and

disposal schedules.
1. Proficiency in the use of an EDRMS including the application of disposal procedures and processes within the system.
2. Attention to detail with the ability to review and verify information.
3. Sound organisational skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision to meet required timeframes and standards.
4. Ability to build and sustain positive relationships with team members and clients and maintain confidentiality and discretion.
5. Demonstrated work ethic and attitude which emulates DCDD values of commitment to service, innovation, ethical practice,

accountability, impartiality, diversity and respect.

Desirable

1. Certificate III in Recordkeeping.

Further information The recommended applicant will be required to undergo a Criminal History Check and/or a Police intelligence or integrity check prior to selection being confirmed and may be required to repeat those checks periodically. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is relevant to the position.

📌 Retention and Disposal Officer (Northern Territory)
🏢 NT Government - Department of Corporate and Digital Development
📍 Northern Territory