Manager Records Governance Services

• Make a significant impact on how we manage recordkeeping at the University
• Be part of a university that values innovation, continuous improvement, and compliance
• Take advantage of our exceptional staff benefits

Are you passionate about driving innovative records governance and management strategies within a dynamic university setting? We are seeking a forward-thinking Manager, Records Governance Services to lead the development and implementation of high-quality, efficient, and compliant records management processes across our University.

Be challenged and imagine with us

As the Manager, Records Governance Services, you will work under broad direction to shape the University’s strategic approach to records management. You will lead the development of integrated solutions that enhance our information governance framework, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices, including the NSW State Records Act 1998.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the strategic direction and development of an integrated, university-wide records management program.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislative frameworks and identify risks associated with records governance.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and guidelines to manage records in line with regulatory obligations.
• Drive the continual improvement of the University’s recordkeeping maturity.
• Foster a culture of excellence in records management, ensuring all business areas understand the critical benefits of compliance and effective governance.
• Collaborate with key university stakeholders to implement innovative, secure, and efficient records management solutions.

This continuing position is full time at a HEW 9 Higher Education Level located at Callaghan Campus.

About our University

The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision and our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability, the University of Newcastle’s Looking Ahead Strategic Plan 2020-2025 outlines the University’s commitment to delivering an exceptional student experience and serving our communities. 

For more information click here – Our Uni. 

What we offer

In addition to working for a university that is breaking boundaries, discovering new ways of thinking and cementing a place as a global leader, we offer a range of benefits to our employees to ensure you balance your commitments, stay healthy and work effectively. 

These include: 

• The remuneration for this position is pro-rated from $130,798 - $140,139 p.a. + superannuation and is commensurate with skills and experience
• 35 hour week
• Flexible working arrangements (in line with the University’s Flexible Work Policy
• 17% super and salary packaging
• Additional University Holiday days, generous personal leave and parental leave, annual leave loading and additional purchased leave scheme
• Discounts in private health insurance, gym memberships, software, travel and more
• Wellbeing programs

Your next steps 

Please visit here for a guide on how to apply for a role. 

If viewing this on a job board other than the University's please click ‘Apply’ to reach the University's website, where a copy of the Position Description can be accessed. Please download a copy before commencing your application. 

Your application must include: 

• Your resume
• A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity
•  A statement addressing the Essential Criteria listed below demonstrating your qualifications and experience with examples.

1. Practical experience and comprehensive knowledge and understanding of best-practice frameworks, the regulatory environment as it relates to developing and implementing electronic and physical records management solutions to improve operational efficiency in a service industry based within a people and results focused environment.
2. Ability to think strategically and innovatively, including a demonstrable capacity proactively to identify and respond to relevant issues of both long-term and immediate importance to the University.
3. Demonstrated ability to contribute to the development of policies, standards and/or architecture for the University around its records management.
4. Ability to show leadership and exceptional interpersonal skills by empowering staff to meet high standards and delivery of targets whilst actively managing performance and KPIs to achieve positive outcomes. 
5. Ability to generate a strong sense of team spirit, co-operation and collaboration within and across teams. 
6. In-depth technical knowledge and experience in managing a records management solution or electronic document environment and a customer focused approach to service delivery.
7. Demonstrated knowledge of workplace obligations to, and experience in leading and cultivating workplace practices and behaviours that promote, support and maintain a safe, healthy, equitable, diverse and respectful workplace; including responding appropriately to adverse accidents, incidents, behaviours, issues, reports and the like. 
8. Demonstrated ability to oversee career development and progression of staff, coaching individuals to improve current performance whilst developing new capabilities for the future.

To ensure that your application receives full consideration, it is important to structure and address the selection criteria outlined in the application process. This helps us better understand your experience and suitability for the role. We appreciate your attention to this matter and look forward to reviewing your application.

Please upload your Cover Letter and response to the requested Criteria as one PDF document.

Your Cover Letter and Response to the Essential Criteria should not exceed 4 pages (approximately 2,000 words).

For specific position enquiries, please contact Dianne Allen, University Secretary on (02) 4921 7316 or via email Dianne.Allen@newcastle.edu.au

Having Difficulties? Please reach out to us: employment@newcastle.edu.au

Closing date: Sunday 13th October 2024 at 11.59pm AEST

We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you

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