el1 records management officer.

About the Role: EL1 Records Management Officer

Location: Sydney, Adelaide, or Canberra

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Length: 6 months + 6-month extension

Pay: Competitive EL1 Hourly Rates + Super

Engagement Type: Contract - Baseline Security Clearance OR NV1

Focus: Establishing the foundational information architecture for the client.

About the Role: As the CDC transitions into a standalone agency. You will drive the transition from "Machinery of Government" (MoG) establishment to a sustainable Business-As-Usual (BAU) framework, ensuring that Australia’s health data and intelligence are preserved with integrity and precision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end design and implementation of records, information, and data management capabilities for the newly formed agency.
• Ensure all frameworks strictly adhere to the Archives Act 1983, National Archives of Australia (NAA) standards, and broader Commonwealth governance requirements.
• Identify, document, and classify complex information assets, ensuring they are aligned with both public health necessity and legal obligations.
• Draft and implement the Agency’s suite of SOPs, records management policies, and governance frameworks from the ground up.
• Manage the technical deployment of Content Manager (TRIM/CM10), including functionality auditing and the delivery of agency-wide training.
• Navigate post-Machinery of Government activities, resolving legacy data issues and establishing new agency protocols for the NAA.
• Act as a specialist advisor to Integrity & Governance stakeholders, fostering a culture of information security and recordkeeping excellence.

Key Capabilities:

• Deep knowledge of Commonwealth recordkeeping legislation and the ability to apply it within a fast-paced, emerging agency context.
• Proven ability to translate technical legislative requirements into user-friendly SOPs and operational roadmaps.
• Capacity to guide staff through the cultural shift of agency establishment, delivering clear communications and training to non-specialists.
• Advanced expertise in Content Manager (TRIM) and the ability to coordinate shared services to meet specific agency needs.
• Strength in building partnerships across government to enable seamless information sharing and data integrity.

Qualifications & Eligibility:

• Degree in Information Management, Data Governance, Library Science, or a related discipline.
• Extensive background in Commonwealth records management and NAA compliance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline or NV1 security clearance is essential.
• Motivated by the opportunity to build a records system that supports national disease surveillance and public health expertise.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.