Temporary, Part-Time | $54,529.18 - $62,466.14 per annum (pro rata) + 12% superannuation | Hurstville
Do you want to kick start your career in Local Government ?
About Our Council
Georges River Council is a leading, people-focused organisation with approximately 600 staff members. Our people are working to make the Georges River area an accessible, green, diverse and innovative community and economy. We are dedicated to providing vibrant public places, sustaining and developing a thriving creative culture, helping protect our natural environment, and making our suburbs more liveable.
The Role
The Information Management cadet will support the Information Management Technology team to provide records management support to Council.
The cadet will be provided with work-based training at Council, whilst being required to study a relevant undergraduate degree at a university. This role supports the organisation’s information and records management functions by handling incoming correspondence, scanning and registering documents, maintaining secure records, and ensuring compliance with legislative requirements. It also involves providing administrative support, managing office supplies, assisting with digitisation and disposal programs, and delivering excellent customer service through helpdesk and phone enquiries.
What We Offer
- Part-Time, temporary cadet role - 21 hours, over 3 days per week
- Salary from $54,529.18 - $62,466.14 per annum (pro rata) plus 12% superannuation
- Flexible working arrangements
- Fitness Passport Program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities
- Health and Wellbeing Paid Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Salary Packaging Options
- Employee Rewards Program
- Ongoing education and resources
What We Are looking For
- Enrolled and working towards completing Tertiary Qualifications in Information Management or an equivalent field
- Demonstrated very high standard of English skills including verbal, written, reading and comprehension of documents
- Demonstrated time management and organisational skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
- Demonstrated excellent customer service
- Quality management of own work
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
- Typing and computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office software and email
- Demonstrated typing and computer skills including use of Microsoft Office Suite as well as content management systems and technology in a professional setting
- Physical functional capacity to carry out operational tasks and responsibilities
The FutureGEN Program
Georges River Council's FutureGEN Cadetship Program provides undergraduates, the opportunity to develop professional skills, undertake tailored learning and development activities, and receive mentoring from senior staff. At Council we aim to provide you with invaluable experience, where you will also be making a difference to improve the quality of life of our diverse community. With our support, you will work on important community projects from day one, with real responsibilities and real outcomes.
As part of our entry level talent program, you will have an opportunity to engage in networking events which are focused on personal and professional development with other FutureGEN program members across Council.
Eligibility
To be eligible, you must be entering your penultimate or final year of a relevant undergraduate degree and remain enrolled for the duration of the cadetship.
If you have made a positive commitment to further your career and you possess the attributes located in the complete Position Description then submit your application today!
Applicants are asked to ensure that they provide responses to the targeted questions, failure to do so may result in your application not being considered.
If you would like further information on this role, please contact Angela Van Veen, Team Leader Records and Information Management Services on 9330 9568.
Applications must be completed and submitted via our website. Closing Date: Thursday, 14 August 2025 at 11.59 PM AEST.
Offers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check.
Georges River Council aims to be a leading, people-focused organisation delivering outstanding results for our community and city. We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.
We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation.
Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights (with no Visa restrictions) in Australia to apply for this position.
