Location
Hobart
Period of Appointment
Permanent, full time
Hours per fortnight
73.5 hours per fortnight
Duties
- Undertake various and diverse administrative tasks around the provision of records management services to the Department, including the receipt and dispatch of Ministerials, electronic mail and the classification of records, and other information assets.
- Accurately interpret, apply and communicate records and information legislation and government/departmental policies and procedures to clients and officers.
- Assist supervisor in the development and training of staff.
- Operate the organisation’s electronic document and records management system; research, analyse, maintain quality control of the records and information holdings, systems and procedures.
- Assist in the assessment and application of rules around the storage and disposal of records in accordance with the Archives Act 1983.
- Maintain the confidentiality of often highly sensitive and personal information.
Essential Requirements
Pre-Employment Checks
The Head of the State Service has determined that a person nominated for appointment to this position is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer. Any relevant serious criminal offence or repeated serious offences over any period, which are not mitigated by additional information, may provide grounds for declining an application for appointment. Such offences would include, but are not limited to:
- Arson and fire setting;
- Sexual offences;
- Dishonesty (e.g. theft, burglary, breaking and entering, fraud);
- Deception (e.g. obtaining an advantage by deception);
- Making false declarations;
- Violent crimes and crimes against the person;
- Malicious damage and destruction to property
- Trafficking of narcotic substance;
- False alarm raising.
Desirable Requirements
Knowledge and expertise consistent with qualifications recognised at Certificate 3 and 4 or equivalent level is desirable.
Statement of Duties and Associated Documents
Short Form Application Guidelines for Applicants Final.DOCX
Short Form Application Guidelines for Applicants Final.pdf
001314, 001316, 002890, 003375 - SoD - Records Officer - Information Services - Band 3.docx
001314, 001316, 002890, 003375 - SoD - Records Officer - Information Services - Band 3.pdf
DPFEM is a child safe organisation which is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people; and every member of DPFEM has a responsibility to keep all children safe.
As the organisation moves towards a more inclusive workplace which better reflects our community, we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, cultures and abilities, and those that may require flexibility such as part-time, compressed days, or adjustments around start or finish times.
How to Apply
To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV.
Online applications will only be accepted, please click the blue Apply now button to apply. If you experience any technical difficulties, please contact (03) 6173 2955.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.
Further Information
For further information on this position, please contact Marc Sianski Information and Records Manager - Information Services (03) 6173 2218
Applications close on: 11:55pm Tuesday 7th October 2025