Records Governance Officer (3811)
Permanent Full Time | QLGIA (Stream A) Level 4
Location: Yeppoon | Reports to Manager Governance Strategy & Planning
The Role
Make your mark in a role that matters. We're seeking a proactive Records Governance Officer to lead best practice information governance and compliance initiatives across Council. If you thrive on solving complex problems, influencing positive change and delivering practical governance solutions, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.
About Us
Livingstone Shire sits along the stunning Capricorn Coast, covering 11,776 square kilometres and home to nearly 43,000 residents. Since its formation in 2013, Council has grown into a values-driven organisation with around 400 staff committed to delivering for our community.
Our region is known for its relaxed coastal lifestyle, pristine beaches, lush rainforests, and vibrant community spirit. It’s a place where connection matters, and where nature and opportunity live side by side.
Council’s culture is built on Accountability, Teamwork, Community, Potential, and Positivity; values that guide how we work and how we lead.
Our vision is to be A prosperous region for families, business, and future generations. We are committed to creating a vibrant, resilient, and inclusive community where people thrive, nature is protected, and innovation drives progress.
Our work is guided by four strategic pillars:
- Growth to Fund Service Delivery - Strategic investments and development to create sustainable revenue streams that support quality community services.
- Services That Meet Customer Expectations - Responsive, accessible, and high-quality services that address the evolving needs of residents and businesses.
- Efficiency in Delivery - Streamlined processes, elimination of red tape, and smart resource allocation to maximise value for ratepayers and opportunity for Business diversity and growth.
- Protecting Our Natural Resources - Creating opportunity to protect and value Livingstone’s natural resources for future generations, whilst encouraging sustainable consumption of resources across our region.
What you will be doing:
As the Records Governance Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring Council's information is managed securely, accurately and in compliance with legislative requirements. Working across the organisation, you will provide expert advice, coordinate information access and privacy matters, and drive best practice records management and governance outcomes.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing Right to Information (RTI) and Information Privacy (IP) applications and enquiries.
- Providing expert advice on information governance and legislative compliance.
- Monitoring and promoting compliance with relevant records management, privacy and information access requirements.
- Supporting the administration and continuous improvement of Council's records and information management systems.
- Developing and maintaining policies, procedures and governance frameworks.
- Delivering training, guidance and support to employees to strengthen information management practices.
- Conducting audits, reviews and reporting activities to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
- Collaborating with stakeholders across Council to implement effective and consistent information governance practices.
- Contributing to projects and initiatives that enhance information management, compliance and service delivery.
What you will bring:
You will bring a combination of governance expertise, sound judgement and stakeholder engagement skills, along with a passion for helping organisations manage information responsibly, compliantly and effectively.
- Demonstrated experience in records management, information governance, privacy or compliance-related functions.
- Strong knowledge of records management principles, legislative requirements and information governance frameworks.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to provide trusted advice and deliver training.
- Experience working with electronic document and records management systems, coupled with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- A collaborative, customer-focused approach with high levels of integrity, discretion and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Mandatory Requirements to be successful in this position:
- Certificate IV level or higher in governance, public administration, legal studies, or a related discipline or substantial relevant experience demonstrating equivalent competency.
- Possess and maintain a current motor vehicle driver licence.
Desirable Qualifications, Licences and Experience
- Knowledge of Local Government governance practices, including information management compliance
Benefits
- Annual Salary $90,398 QLGIA (Stream A) Level 4;
- 9 day fortnight
- Opportunities for professional development;
- Salary packaging available;
- 12.5% Superannuation;
- Employee Assistance Program; and
- Values based organisation.
To apply for this position please address the selection criteria on the recruitment portal and supply a copy of your resume and any relevant qualifications/tickets or licences.
Applications close Monday, 2 November at midnight (AEST).
Livingstone Shire Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.