Department of State Development
Job reference: 842204
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About us:

The Department of State Development is the South Australian Government’s lead economic development agency. 

Our mission is to drive sustainable economic growth in South Australia by increasing industrial and workforce capability, capacity, collaboration and resilience. We take pride in hiring the right people for the right jobs and offer an attractive, flexible workplace. 

For more information about our agency, please visit: 

Department of State Development | statedevelopment.sa.gov.au 

About the role:

The Senior Records and Information Management Officer:

1. Ensure the Department meets legislative, regulatory, and policy obligations for records and information management through the provision of specialist advice and services.
2. Embed consistent and compliant records and information management practices across business units by maintaining clear policies, procedures, and guidance.
3. Promote effective information governance and compliance, and reduces risk, by monitoring records management practices and supporting business areas to address gaps and improve capability.
4. Design and deliver training, education, and provide advisory support to staff on records management systems, policies, and best practice information management. ‑
5. Build organisational capability and accountability for records and information management through the delivery of targeted training, guidance, and ongoing user support.
6. Provide effective leadership and bring a project management approach to leading the implementation of approved Records and Information Management projects.

About You:

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Demonstrated knowledge of records and information management legislation, standards, policies, and best practice requirements, and their application within a public sector environment.
• Sound understanding of project and change management principles, and methodologies and experience in implementing business improvement projects, including projects of a technical or systematic nature.
• Exceptional customer service capability, initiative, and ability to connect business areas with solutions to complex problems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to exercise sound judgement and provide practical advice on complex records and information management issues.

Remuneration: Competitive salary of ASO6 p.a. plus superannuation

Benefits:

Bringing your talent to the Department of State Development will see you rewarded with a wide variety of benefits such as:

• A variety of leave arrangements
• Work-life balance with a flexible hybrid work arrangement
• Access to great customised training and career development opportunities

Qualifications:

• Essential: Nil
• Desirable: Relevant qualifications, or equivalent relevant professional experience in Records and Information Management, with additional project, governance and compliance qualifications or experience highly regarded.

Special Conditions:

• The role will be offered full-time (1.0 FTE) for a 2 year contract.
• Satisfactory Department of Human Services Criminal History Check or National Police Check (NPC).

Enquiries:

For confidential enquiries / further information about the role, please contact Nicole Spencer, Manager Strategic Projects via Nicole.Spencer2@sa.gov.au

How to Apply:

All applications must be submitted through the I Work For SA website. 

Applicants are required to submit the following:

• Cover letter demonstrating the suitability for the role by addressing the key competencies (2 pages max)
• Curriculum Vitae (4 pages max)
• Prepare 3 referees (at least one should be current or recent line manager), to be provided on request
• Pre-employment Declaration Form – find the attachment on the job advert

Applications close: 05/05/2026 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- DSD Role Description - ASO6 Senior Records and Information Officer.pdf
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.