Records & Information Services Officer

Records & Information Services Officer 
Scone
Permanent Full Time (35 hours per week) 


The role:
Council is looking for an organised and proactive individual to join our Records Team, where you’ll help keep information moving and services running smoothly. You’ll provide professional records management support to both internal teams and external customers, ensuring records are handled accurately, securely, and in line with legislative requirements. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys structure, collaboration, and making a meaningful contribution to effective local government operations.

What’s on offer:
- A salary range from $1213.90 - $1359.60 per 35 hour week (based on relevant skills and experience) + 12% super and the opportunity for salary progression.
- 20 days paid annual leave every year, generous sick leave entitlements and access to flexi-time system
- Access to training and development opportunities 
- Access to long service leave after 5 years of continuous service 
- Salary sacrifice options
- Generous uniform allowance 
- Flexible work arrangements and reward program

What we need from you:
To be successful in this role, you need to be an organised and detail-focused professional who values accuracy, confidentiality, and great service. You’re comfortable managing competing priorities, working autonomously, and collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders.

You’ll bring:
- Qualifications in Records Management, Business or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Sound judgement, initiative, and strong problem-solving skills
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong time management, organisation, and attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and business systems
- A customer-focused approach
- A current unrestricted driver’s licence.
- Experience with Content Manager (or similar), knowledge of records-related legislation, training delivery experience, and/or local government exposure, highly desirable.

About us:
Council is a progressive and caring organisation where all our employees work together to deliver quality services to support our community. We strive to make a difference and add value to the lives of our community. Everything we do is underpinned by the values of the organisation and staff, which are being honest, open and accountable, having mutual respect for all people and cultures, ensuring we deliver on our commitments, providing efficient, effective and reliable services to ensure staff and community safety and to provide improved environmental responsibility.

Located in the picturesque Upper Hunter, our shire encompasses the townships of Merriwa, Murrurundi, Aberdeen and Scone. All great places to live and work, come and see for yourself!

Closing Date: Thursday 5 March 2026

Job Description:
To view the Job Description please click here

Enquiries and Further Information
Give Margaret Casey (Information Services Coordinator), a call on 02 6540 1113 or e-mail [email protected] to discuss this opportunity.

How to Apply
All applications are to be submitted and the key selection criteria addressed online by the closing date by clicking “Apply for this job” or through Council’s website – www.upperhunter.nsw.gov.au

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council. 
Council will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via [email protected] or 02 65401100 to discuss.