Senior Records Officer

University Library

• An opportunity exists to join our team in providing high quality records, archives, and digitisation services to the University community
• Full-time appointment on an ongoing basis
• Base salary range: Level 5 $73,981 – $81,999 p.a. plus 17% superannuation

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

About the team

The University Library provides information resources, services, systems and spaces to support, stimulate and innovate teaching, learning and research.  The University Library is committed to developing and delivering services to be strategic enablers for the University in meeting its goals; enabling and promoting the creation, storage, transfer and seamless access to information and collaborating closely with the University community to deliver innovative solutions for their research, teaching and learning needs.

The University Library has two sections – Research and Collections and Engagement and Experience. Research and Collections provides a range of library services including the acquisition, management and discovery of digital and physical resources; development and delivery of research publication and data services; records and archive management; digitisation; and other digital initiatives.

Records, Archives & Digitisation Services is part of the Research and Collections section of the Library and provides services including records and archives management and digitisation of cultural collections (through the Digitisation Centre of Western Australia).

About the opportunity

As the appointee you will, under general direction, provide a high level of records management and administrative support to the University and take a responsible role in the establishment, maintenance and improvement of relevant systems, policies and procedures

About you 

With relevant tertiary qualification in information or records management (or equivalent competency), you will demonstrate experience in records management support roles. You are motivated and will be able to adapt to many different functions and activities. You will have highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, combined with thoroughness and attention to detail.

To be considered for this role, you will demonstrate :

• Relevant Tertiary Qualification or equivalent competency
• Knowledge of records management principles and procedures and how to apply these in an electronic document environment
• Substantial relevant experience at an appropriate level
• Well-developed written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Well-developed organisational skills and demonstrated ability to set priorities and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in a range of computing skills and relevant software applications including Microsoft Office products
• Ability to work independently, show initiative and work cohesively within a team environment
• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work flexibly with a positive approach in a rapidly changing environment 

About your application

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:   Senior Records Officer - 513136.docx

The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Friday 2nd December 2022

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Lesley Annamalay on (08) 6488 3208 or at [email protected]

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Application Details : Please apply online via the Apply Now button.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace.  We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution.  We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.

• We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
• We have on-campus childcare facilities for child 6 weeks to kindy.
• We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.
• We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
• We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity. 

Should you have any queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, contact the Talent team at [email protected] with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number and a member of the team will respond to your enquiry.

Advertised:18 Nov 2022 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close:02 Dec 2022 11:55 PM W. Australia Standard Time