Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Newly created strategic records management position
• Full Time (35 hours per week) 2-year temporary opportunity
• Office location – Flexible across our NSW office locations
• Salary relative to experience, and commences from $173,121 + superannuation + leave loading

Our Governance and Risk team is currently seeking to appoint a Senior Manager Records and Information in this newly created position. You will lead the strategic direction and operational excellence of records and information management across the Department.

About the Role

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Develop and implement a long-term records management strategy that aligns with departmental priorities, promotes compliance, and supports digital transformation initiatives.
• Ensure all records management practices meet NSW State Records requirements and relevant legislative and regulatory frameworks to support audit readiness and mitigate risk.
• Design and oversee a robust digital records management approach, leveraging EDRMS to enhance accessibility, efficiency, and information governance.
• Lead the categorisation and classification of records to improve discoverability, streamline retrieval, and optimise lifecycle management.
• Coach and mentor staff to build capability in records management systems, procedures, and compliance obligations.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders to identify evolving business needs and drive continuous improvement in records management services.

About You

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Strategic and Analytical Capability: A forward-thinking mindset with the ability to analyse complex information environments and develop innovative, long-term solutions for records and information management.
• Knowledge of Records Legislation: Strong understanding of NSW State Records requirements and broader legislative frameworks governing records and information governance.
• Technical Proficiency: Hands-on experience with electronic document and records management systems (EDRMS), and a solid grasp of digital tools that support secure and efficient information handling.
• Information Architecture Awareness: Familiarity with metadata standards, classification schemes, and taxonomy design to support effective information retrieval and lifecycle management.
• Operational Oversight: Demonstrated ability to manage both digital and physical records environments, including remote or regional locations, with a focus on security, accessibility, and compliance.
• Leadership and Team Development: Proven ability to lead and inspire teams, build capability, and foster a culture of accountability and continuous learning.
• Relationship Management: Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to collaborate across diverse teams and influence outcomes in a complex organisational setting.
• Change and Project Management: Experience driving change initiatives and managing projects that improve systems, processes, and service delivery in records and information management.

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in records management, change manage, project management, or equivalent relevant experience.

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Manager Records and Information

Who we are

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state’s environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.

DCCEEW conserves and protects the state’s natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.

DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

To Apply

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close Sunday 10^th August at 11:55PM

Should you require further information about the role please contact Katie McNarn via katie.mcnarn@dcceew.nsw.gov.au or on 02 9228 6448.

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

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If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing dcceew.ta@dpie.nsw.gov.au or contacting Jessica Smith via jessica.smith@dcceew.nsw.gov.au  or 0438 323 466 (please mention reference number 544093).

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