• Unique opportunity to shape systems and processes.
• Newly created role to establish best practices in records and archiving management.
• Leadership qualities with the capacity to deliver results .

Records and Archiving Lead

Churches of Christ, Governance, Kenmore Campus

Permanent, Full-time Opportunity

Imagine a career with Churches of Christ

Established in 1930, We are one of Australia's largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations. Active in the areas of children, youth and family services; community housing; retirement living; home care; and residential aged care services, we provide care and compassion to vulnerable people at different stages of their life journey. With over 200 Services in more than 100 communities, we positively impact around 45,000 lives a year.

Employee Benefits:

As a not-for-profit entity, our employees can package up to $18,549 p.a. of their taxable income before your income tax is calculated. Up to $15,900 p.a. on everyday expenses (such as mortgage payments, rent, groceries, bills and insurance) plus up to $2,649 p.a. on meal/entertainment benefits.

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By being such a large organisation, we are also able to offer a range of compelling benefits. Including but not limited to:

• Salary-packaging benefits that can increase your take-home pay;
• Five (5) weeks of annual leave and the ability to purchase more;
• Grants (for eligible employees) to assist in formal study;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• A work culture that values you.
• Discounts through our large network of retail partners including:
• JB Hi-Fi,
• The Good Guys,
• Goodlife Health Clubs,
• Bupa Health,
• Plus many more;

About the role

The Records and Archiving Lead is accountable for overseeing the implementation of the Records Management Framework, including analysis, recommendation, administration and continuous improvement in records and document management systems. And will contribute as an integral member of the Legal and Governance group and support activities aligned with the strategic direction of and consistent with the mission and values of Churches of Christ.

The successful candidate will join the Legal and Governance Group, working within the Quality Compliance Team in this newly created role, marking the start of an exciting journey to establish best practices in records and archiving management.

As part of a collaborative and passionate team, you’ll have the unique opportunity to shape systems and processes from the ground up, building a strong foundation for the organisation’s future and your chance to make a lasting impact and help set the standard for excellence in records management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Physical Records Management: Oversee the systematic and organised maintenance and disposal of physical records across all organisational facilities.
• Policy and Procedure Assurance: Collaborate with the organisations quality and compliance teams to ensure records management documentation reflects current legal requirements and best practice.
• Compliance and Coordination: Act as the primary liaison for all matters concerning physical records; champion best practice and collaborate with the legal and compliance teams to ensure adherence to statutory obligations.
• Contract Management: Manage relationships and contracts with external storage providers, ensuring compliance with agreed standards.
• Engage proactively with Information Technology in relation to electronic records management.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with key stakeholders across the organisation to communicate changes, gather feedback, and ensure alignment with organisational goals in the context of physical records management.

About you

You have leadership qualities with the capacity to deliver results by working collaboratively with others to deliver a high quality of service within the area of records and archiving responsibility; a leader in record management projects and deliverables.

The successful candidate will possess the following Essential Experience and Qualifications of:

• Degree or Diploma in Records Management or related field;
• Knowledge of the QLD Public Records Act 2023;
• Expertise in managing physical records, stakeholders’ engagement and leading compliance projects;
• Advance IT proficiency, strong leadership, problem-solving and communication abilities;
• Ability to obtain required certifications and uphold safety, quality and continuous improvement standards;
• Excellent written and interpersonal skills;
• Driver’s Licence to enable travel across multiple sites to assess and coordinate the organisation’s diverse records collection.

Pre-requisite

• Possess a current National Police Certificate, Working with Children (Blue Card), Child Safety and Personal History Screening Check (LCS) – or ability to acquire – where the service and role provides care or support in a licensed care service.

Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of: Unconditional Love, Continual Innovation, Mutual Trust, Wise Stewardship and Safety.

To apply

To apply for this position please click the Apply Button. For further information, please contact 0420 386 474.

We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.

Applications will be assessed as they are received.