* Internal advertisement Only* Your Next Opportunity – Information Management Officer (Operations) Temporary full-time role (up to 12 months) At Penrith City Council, it’s not about having to choose. Life with us really is the best of both worlds - meaningful work, flexibility, and the opportunity to contribute to a thriving community https://youtu.be/tlJFbUk4yG4 We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and organised Information Management Officer (Operations) to join our Information Management Team on a temporary full-time basis (up to 12 months). This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with records and systems, takes pride in accuracy, and thrives in a collaborative team environment. This role will be based at Penrith City Council Civic Centre – 601 High Street, Penrith What we offer you Salary: $69,648.00 – $80,622.00 per annum, plus 12% superannuation Flexible work arrangements 18 weeks paid maternity leave Health and wellbeing leave 15 days personal leave Support for further education and professional development Salary packaging options Free access to all Ripples Leisure Centre venues And much more! About the role In this hands-on operational role, you will play a key part in supporting Council’s information and recordkeeping functions. You will work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure Council information is captured, maintained and accessible in line with legislative and organisational requirements. Here’s what you’ll be up to Scanning, capturing, data entry and classification of Council information Managing physical and electronic records in accordance with recordkeeping standards Responding to enquiries and providing information to internal users Supporting end users with the effective and efficient use of Council’s Information Management systems Contributing to team collaboration and continuous improvement initiatives What are we looking for? (Essential criteria) We are looking for someone who is organised, detail-oriented and takes pride in their work. You will bring: A qualification in Recordkeeping, Business Administration or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience Demonstrated experience using Information Management systems Knowledge of physical and electronic recordkeeping functions and practices Strong data entry skills, including experience using scanning technology and equipment Understanding of recordkeeping compliance and responsibilities for Public Offices under the State Records Act 1998 Knowledge of information retention and disposal requirements Effective communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environment Who we are (And why you’ll love us) At Penrith City Council, we value diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and able to contribute. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities and identities. Governance delivers a range of programs and services, including the provision of governance advice and the delivery of governance awareness initiatives, administrative support to Councillors, management of internal databases and Council records, supervising business paper preparation and minute taking, undertaking research on best practice governance and supporting Council’s internal stakeholders. The must-know bits This is a temporary full-time position for up to 12 months Salary will be negotiated based on skills, qualifications and experience Interviews for this position are scheduled to be held on Wednesday, 21 January 2026. Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position You will be required to undertake employment checks, which may include a Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Working with Children Check, Medical Declaration and/or a Functional Test, as relevant to the position for which you have applied. Where a Criminal History Check is required and has returned a result that indicates disclosable court outcomes, you will be required to provide a copy of the report to Penrith City Council, for review, in order to progress through the recruitment process. Ready to make work feel less like… work? If you’re nodding along and already picturing your first day, submit your application by hitting ‘Apply Now’. To learn more about this role, please review the Position Description available at careers.penrith.city. To apply, submit: Your resume, and A cover letter addressing the essential criteria (or separate responses to the selection criteria) Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered. Applications close 11.55pm on the advertised closing date. Please allow up to four weeks after the closing date for application processing. For further information, please contact Michelle Seyfarth, Information Management Team Leader, on 4732 7594.