Record Keeping Consultant

About DMPE

The Department of Mines, Petroleum and Exploration (DMPE) is focused on giving employees meaningful opportunities to contribute to the community, build their capabilities, and maintain a healthy balance between work and personal life. The department supports Western Australia’s resources sector, with responsibility for helping resource development and improving environmental outcomes across mining, petroleum and exploration for the benefit of WA now and in the future. DMPE also values diversity and an inclusive workplace where different perspectives help drive innovation and success.

Role overview

In this position, you will provide specialist consultancy and support to staff across the department on recordkeeping functions, processes, procedures, systems, and related responsibilities.

Key duties

• Offer advice and practical support to departmental teams on organisation-wide recordkeeping practices, systems, processes, and obligations.
• Carry out reviews and audits of records management systems and associated procedures.
• Help shape policies, procedures, and guidelines that strengthen information management.
• Maintain the business classification scheme and work with stakeholders to update terminology or refine the scope where needed.
• Support the design and delivery of training and business engagement activities linked to recordkeeping and records management requirements.
• Contribute to business priorities by maintaining information and recordkeeping systems that are efficient, practical, and centred on users.
• Coordinate and carry out records management projects.

Qualifications and licence

A current Western Australian C or C-A class driver’s licence, or an equivalent licence, is required.

Benefits and working conditions

• Flexible working hours, with a standard 37.5-hour week.
• Flexible work options across home, field, and office settings.
• 20 days of annual leave each year, with the option to take leave at half pay.
• 17.5% leave loading paid annually on accrued annual leave.
• 15 days of personal leave per year.
• 13 weeks of long service leave every seven years, with the option to take it at half pay.
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave after 12 months of service.
• 3 public holidays in lieu per year.
• 5 days of reproductive leave per year.
• 10 days of disability leave per year.
• 5 days of bereavement leave.
• 5 days of cultural leave each year for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• The option to purchase additional annual leave.
• Access to professional development, acting opportunities, shadowing, and mentoring.
• Formal training options.
• Stable employment, job security, fair pay, and 12% superannuation contributions.

Additional information

Interested candidates are invited to apply to learn more about the role and the application process.