Australian GovernmentStudy Australia

Records Managers


Records Managers design, implement and administer record systems and related information services, to support efficient access, movement, updating, storage, retention and disposal of files and other organisational records.

What the job involves

  • Manages organisations' central records systems

  • Analyses the record-keeping needs of organisations, and translates these needs into record management systems

  • Maintains computerised and other record management systems and record forms, and advises on their usage

  • Controls access to confidential information, and recommends codes of practice and procedures for accessing records

  • Develops record cataloguing, coding and classification systems, and monitoring their use