Records Officer jobs

• Location: Brisbane, QLD (Cannon Hill)
• Salary Range: $85,610 - $91,309 + 15.4% employer super contribution
• This vacancy has been identified to participate in VetPaths

DVA is seeking an APS4 Records Officer (Sentencing) to join the Records Operations team within the Information and Records Management (IRM) Section, part of the Portfolio Management Branch.

The Records Operations team works directly with DVA’s physical records to ensure the department meets its obligations under the Archives Act 1983. A core focus of the team is the appraisal, sentencing and lawful disposal of physical records, including identifying records eligible for destruction or transfer to the National Archives of Australia (NAA).

This is an on-site role based at the Cannon Hill Repository in Brisbane. A key responsibility of the role is making and validating sentencing decisions that determine whether records must be retained, transferred, or may be lawfully destroyed.

The role is suited to applicants with an interest in records appraisal and sentencing who can apply policy and guidance to make accurate and defensible decisions, provide technical guidance and direction to others, and work confidently and independently.

DUTIES

As an APS 4 Records Services Officer - Sentencing you will be required to

• Appraising and sentencing physical records in accordance with approved records authorities and DVA policies
• Making and documenting disposal decisions, including identifying records eligible for destruction or transfer to NAA
• Providing technical guidance and advice to support consistent and accurate sentencing outcomes
• Liaising with subject matter experts and, where required, the National Archives of Australia on sentencing and disposal matters
• Identifying risks, anomalies or gaps in records information and escalating issues appropriately
• Monitoring progress against agreed timeframes and supporting planning and prioritisation of sentencing work
• Undertaking manual handling tasks associated with reviewing and boxing physical records, in line with WHS requirements
• Contributing to continuous improvement of records appraisal and sentencing processes
• Supporting projects and undertaking other duties as directed by the Team Leader or management.

ELIGIBILITY

• Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the Australian Public Service (APS).
• Any successful candidate external to DVA offered employment will be required to undergo a pre-engagement screening check, even if they have a security clearance. The screening check is conducted in accordance with the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework requirements.
• Any successful candidate will also be required to obtain and/or maintain, a baseline Vetting (AGSVA) security clearance as a minimum.

NOTES

This recruitment process may be used to fill ongoing and/or non-ongoing position/s. For more information about the role, please see the .

A merit pool of suitable applicants may be created which may be used to fill future ongoing and non-ongoing vacancies should they become available over the next 18 months.

Successful applicants engaged into the APS will be subject to a probation period.

We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences and perspectives. DVA is committed to building a workforce that reflects the community we serve and encourages applications from:

• Veterans and former Australian Defence Force members, whose skills and experience are highly valued across the APS
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
• People with disability
• People who identify as LGBTQIA+
• People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

We are a Veteran Employer of Choice! This means you benefit from a workplace actively supporting veterans and families of veterans – one that understands and values military experience. You’re joining an organisation publicly recognised for its commitment to fostering veteran-friendly employment pathways and long-term career success.

The Australian Public Service (APS) values the unique skills, perspectives, and experiences that veterans gain during their Australian Defence Force (ADF) employment and encourage veterans to apply. Support may be available to veterans transitioning to meaningful APS careers through participation in VetPaths, which offers veterans an opportunity to participate in a six-month program offering formal learning and development, career mentoring and activities for wellness and peer support.

RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme, you will be invited to participate in further assessment activities for the vacancy if you choose to opt-in to the scheme, declare you have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the vacancy. All requests for reasonable adjustments will be considered and managed in consultation with you.
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