- Full time (76 hours per fortnight)
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Nine-day fortnight option
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Generous superannuation (up to 17%, conditions apply)
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Five weeks annual leave
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Health and Wellness program (including free annual skin checks/flu vaccinations, biennial health assessments, seasonal fitness and wellness sessions)
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Access to on-site gym facility (at the Civic Centre)
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Free parking onsite
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Great location (on Albany Highway, close to Tonkin and Roe highways)
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Salary range: $90,560 to $96,012
About the City of Gosnells (City)
The City of Gosnells serves a diverse community of approximately 145,000 residents. The City is a large local government in Western Australia with a reputation for professionalism, innovation and excellence. City employees enjoy a work environment that encourages professional development and promotes a healthy work-life balance.
About this position
Are you passionate about information management, records governance, and ensuring compliance with legislative requirements? The City of Gosnells is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Retention and Disposal Officer to join our Information Management Services team. In this important role, you will help ensure the City's records are managed, preserved, and disposed of appropriately in accordance with legislative and best practice requirements.
Reporting to the Information Management Services Coordinator, you will play a key role in delivering efficient and effective records management services across the organisation. You will coordinate the City's retention and disposal program, manage inactive records, support preservation initiatives, and contribute to the ongoing improvement of information management practices.
What we are looking for
To be successful, you must be able to demonstrate:
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Demonstrated experience in records or information management.
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Strong knowledge of records management legislation, standards, and best practices.
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An understanding of the State Records Act 2000 and disposal authorities relevant to local government.
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Experience managing retention and disposal activities, preferably within a local government environment.
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Sound computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office applications and electronic document and records management systems (EDRMS).
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Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
Essential requirements
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Tertiary qualification in Records Management, Information Management, Archives, Library Studies or a related discipline, or substantial progress towards.
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Current driver's licence.
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National Police Clearance (no more than three months old). Please note: This is not essential to apply for the role but will be required at a later stage as it is an appointment condition.
Desirable requirements
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Experience using TechnologyOne ECM, including Records Management and Retention & Disposal modules
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Experience in archival preservation, vital records management or offsite storage administration
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Demonstrated high-level scanning, data entry and computer literacy skills
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Knowledge of local government records management requirements and the State Records Act 2000
In return we can offer you
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A competitive salary and additional superannuation contributions
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Opportunities to grow your skills and career
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A supportive and forward-thinking work environment where your contributions shape the community's future
Ready to apply?
For more information or to apply visit the City's website.
Human Resources can be contacted on 9397 3362 for any questions.
Applications close at 4 pm on Thursday 17 September 2026.
The City of Gosnells embraces diversity and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, young people and people with disability.
