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Records Officer

Darwin, Australia

Reference: 6799832

  • Based in Darwin CBD, Civic Centre
  • Temporary | Full-time (from 22/09/2025 to 06/02/2026)
  • $ 35.9345 per hour plus superannuation

We currently have a temporary opportunity for a full-time Records Officer within our Digital Innovation Team. Reporting to the Supervisor Records Management and working alongside a team of two, you will play a pivotal part in ensuring an efficient and reliable electronic document recording and distribution service is provided for City of Darwin.

The key service delivery of the role includes, but not limited to:

  • Proactively undertake efficient, accurate, secure and timely handling and storage of City of Darwin's hardcopy and electronic information, ensuring compliance with legislation.
  • Provide a consistently high standard of customer service in relation to records management, freedom of information and information privacy across the organisation.
  • Conduct searches for records and information across various internal databases and external service provider databases for stakeholders.
  • Respond to public enquiries that relate to Freedom of Information and Information Privacy.

Do you have a minimum of 1 year experience in Records Administration or similar (e g data entry)? We want to hear from you!

To apply:

Click APPLY! Please upload your CV and cover letter addressing the selection criteria.

For further information regarding this role, please read full position description or contact Bernadett Howison - Supervisor Records Management on 04 2197 9501 during business hours. Please note, only applicants that are shortlisted for this role will be contacted.

We accept applications only via our portal, please email us only if you have questions related to a role.

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Applications close (5 pm) on 28 August 2025

We are looking forward to receiving your application if you are a direct applicant. Please note that we are not working with recruitment agencies for this position.

The City of Darwin is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background to apply.

As part of Council's recruitment process, applicants may be required to undergo pre-employment assessments, such as a Medical Assessment, National Police Check and Psychometric Assessment.


Applications Close: 28 Aug 2025


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