Information Management Officer

Role Overview

This opportunity offers two permanent, full-time positions within the Operational Information Management area of the Department of Justice located in Greater Perth. These roles focus on managing administrative and case records collections, providing access to vital information for decision making across the Department.

One position (013555) operates within the Offender Information Management team handling custodial and community offender records. The other (6198) sits with the Health Information Management team concerned with offender medical records management.

Key Responsibilities and Work Environment

Candidates will engage with numerous internal and external stakeholders to support records and information management strategies. Responsibilities include assessing information critically, implementing best-practice records management (both hard copy and digital), and adapting to evolving trends in information management.

Physical requirements include the ability to travel within the metropolitan area and lift items up to 16 kilograms.

Essential Competencies and Selection Criteria

• Rescheduling tasks and adapting priorities judiciously while achieving assigned objectives on time.
• Communicating clearly and effectively in both written and spoken formats, ensuring understanding and engaging thoughtfully.
• Upholding high standards of professionalism, honesty, integrity, and ethical conduct, maintaining accuracy in information dissemination, and managing workload responsively.
• Developing and nurturing respectful and productive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders, sharing relevant information, and responding constructively to feedback.
• Appreciating the strategic context of decisions in the division, anticipating challenges, contributing to planning, and analyzing relevant information pragmatically.
• Experience with records and information management systems and relevant software technologies.
• Understanding legislative requirements pertinent to recordkeeping and compliance.

Additional Information

Applicants must possess Australian citizenship or permanent residency to qualify for appointment in the Western Australian Public Sector. Flexible work arrangements, career development pathways, learning programs, and health and wellbeing initiatives (including access to discounted fitness facilities) are among the benefits provided.

The recruitment process requires submission of a detailed resume, contact details of two referees (including one recent supervisor), and a cover letter addressing key suitability criteria with specific examples.

Equal Opportunity and Support

The Department actively promotes diversity and inclusion, encouraging candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants have access to dedicated support services. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout recruitment upon request.