Records Officer (Compliance)

Temporary (Parental leave cover up to September 2027)
Full-time (average of 38 hours per week)

The City of Rockingham is an award winning local government located 40km south of the Perth CBD and is known as the place where the coast comes to life.  One of the fastest growing local governments in the south metropolitan area, we are responsible for the provision and delivery of high quality services, facilities and events that meet or exceed community expectations.  Providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees is important to us and we are committed to employing team members who share the City’s Values of Recognition, Ethics, Service, Professional Development, Empowerment, Communication and Teamwork – RESPECT. These Values are incorporated into all aspects of employment at the City.

We currently have a vacancy for a Temporary Records Officer (Compliance) to cover a period of parental leave through to September 2027. This is a key role responsible for ensuring the City complies with Western Australia Government’s privacy and information sharing legislation. 

To succeed in this role, you will be a collaborative and proactive team player with strong communication skills. You will be confident in using your initiative, sound judgement, and problem-solving abilities to address issues as they arise. You will have knowledge of the Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing Act 2024 (WA), information classification principles, and a working knowledge of the State Records Act 2000 (WA). You will also bring experience working with both electronic and paper-based records management systems, together with a strong understanding of records management practices and procedures. Highly organised and detail-oriented, you will possess strong time management skills and a solution-focused approach to your work.

To be considered for this role, you must address the following selection criteria when completing your application:

1. Knowledge of information classification principles and of legislation, practices and methods in information management, privacy and information sharing
2. Knowledge of the State Records Act 2000 (WA)
3. Knowledge of the Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing Act 2024 (WA)
4. Strong communication skills
5. Strong computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
6. Well-developed planning, prioritisation and organisational skills
7. Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to exercise initiative and sound judgement
8. Demonstrated ability to identify issues, evaluate options and implement practical solutions
9. Experience working with both electronic and paper based records and systems
10. Thorough understanding of records management procedures

We are offering a gross salary of $75,999 per annum and:

• 12% superannuation with the option to co-contribute up to a further 5%
• A variety of health and wellbeing programmes including a physical health reimbursement subsidy payments of up to $200 per annum, free flu vaccinations, free skin cancer checks, mental health programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services
• Flexible working arrangements, including rostered days off and two additional paid days of absence per annum
• A culture of learning with training/development opportunities

An information package, containing further information and including the position description, is available on our website.

Applications are open until 4pm on Friday 21 August 2026; or until a suitable pool of applicants has been received.  Please note: Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may commence prior to the closing date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

This process may be used to fill future similar permanent or fixed-term positions that may become available in the City during the next 12 months.

If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process please contact the Recruitment Team via email at ****@rockingham.wa.gov.au or phone 08 9528 0***. We’re happy to discuss options to assist you e.g. we can provide alternate formats for application forms, or alternate methods of applying. 

The City of Rockingham encourages applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including First Nations people, people living with disability and people who speak a first language other than English.

Attachments:
- Candidate Information - Interview Access Details - Administration Building.docx
- Information Pack - Records Officer (Compliance) - August 2026.pdf