About Us: Kempsey Shire Council (KSC) is located on the Mid North Coast of NSW, known for its genuine hospitality, pristine beaches, sub-tropical rainforests, mountain ranges, rock river gorges, sprawling farmland and peaceful villages. We are a progressive, proactive and dynamic organisation, and we pride ourselves on the respectful and supportive workplace we have cultivated. With 360 dedicated staff managing $1.5 billion worth of assets across many sites throughout the Shire, KSC work closely with our community to build an inspired, connected Macleay Valley. Your New Role: We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Information Management Officer to support Council in achieving high standards of information governance. This role is pivotal in ensuring the integrity, accessibility, and security of Council records and information assets. Working within the Governance and Information Services team, as the Information Officer you will contribute to the development and continuous improvement of information management systems and processes that underpin accountability and transparency in our operations and decision-making. Key Accountabilities Working within the Corporate and Commercial Directorate, the role requires: Interpersonal skills to form constructive and productive relationships within and outside the Governance and Information team. Support informal access requests received and facilitate access and retrieval of Council’s records from archives. Assist in streamlining and further improving Councils’ information management practices, supporting preference of electronic over paper. Manage Kempsey Shire Council email account, registering and distributing received correspondence across council for action and response. Ability to troubleshoot system errors, handling staff enquiries, identifying solutions and providing training where relevant in Council’s information systems. For a full list of the Key Accountabilities of the role, please refer to the Position Description. About You: As the successful candidate you will possess: A certificate in Business Administration and Records Management or equivalent experience is desirable Experience within an Information Management area which managed corporate frameworks and records (desirable) Experience in archives and disposal, managing records in accordance to the State Records Act NSW. (desirable) Experience in the administration of Content Manager and/or other key Records Systems (desirable) Customer Service experience is desirable or other stakeholder management experience with internal and external stakeholders. Capabilities to manage competing priorities in a diverse environment and workload. Benefits of working for Kempsey Shire Council: As the successful candidate, you’ll enjoy: A temporary part time position until May 2027. 3 day (22.5 hours) working week Weekly salary of $1,309.01 to $1,473.28 pro rata (plus superannuation) A working environment focused on wellbeing, including flexible work arrangements, rostered days off, EAP access, social club, and health and wellbeing programs. Fitness Passports for discounted access to a range of gym and pool facilities. Career development and learning opportunities, access to study leave if required. A supportive, collaborative working environment designed to help you grow! A fantastic lifestyle and work life balance, on the beautiful Mid-North Coast. Interested? Please apply via Council’s website http://careers.kempsey.nsw.gov.au/. Note that you will be required to prepare and submit: A short statement (maximum 2 pages) outlining how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities will enable you to achieve the key accountabilities of the role (as listed in the Position Description); and Your current resume. Applications Close: COB Wednesday, 29 October 2025 Please note that Council reserves the right to close this job advertisement before the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is found. Therefore, we encourage all interested applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible. Have questions? Please contact Vicki Thomas, A/Group Manager Governance and Information Services for a confidential discussion on Ph: 02 6566 3200. Please Note: Our recruitment notification process is primarily via system generated emails. Please ensure your email is correct before submitting your application to avoid missing crucial updates. If you experience any difficulties applying online, please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6566 3200 or email jobs@kempsey.nsw.gov.au Thank you and good luck with your application. Kempsey Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and we celebrate our diverse, inclusive and values-led workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse culture and linguistic backgrounds and people with a disability. In addition, Kempsey Shire Council will provide reasonable adjustments for suitably qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require additional assistance to participate in the recruitment process, please discuss with the advertised contact person. You can ask for reasonable adjustments to be made at any time during the recruitment process. Position Description
