Records Manager

Overview

Designs, implements and administers record systems and related information services, to support efficient access, movement, updating, storage, retention and disposal of files and other organisational records.

Skills

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Tasks

• evaluating and preserving records for administrative, historical, legal, evidential and other purposes
• preparing record-keeping systems, indexes, guides and procedures for archival research and for the retention and destruction of records
• identifying and classifying specimens and objects, and arranging restoration work
• examining items and arranging examinations to determine condition and authenticity
• designing and revising medical record forms
• managing organisations' central records systems
• analysing the record-keeping needs of organisations, and translating these needs into record management systems
• maintaining computerised and other record management systems and record forms, and advising on their usage
• controlling access to confidential information, and recommending codes of practice and procedures for accessing records
• developing record cataloguing, coding and classification systems, and monitoring their use

Specialisations

• Freedom of Information Officer

Related Occupations

• Archivist
• Gallery or Museum Curator
• Health Information Manager