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What careers are available in information management?

In the Department of Communities and Disability Services Queensland, information management has many career opportunities, particularly in the areas of:

website development and maintenance
records management strategy and operations
data management
business analysis and consulting
information and communication technology (ICT) investment and planning
information policy development and control
information systems development and support.

"Through our planning we are able to deliver systems and make business improvements that positively impact on our clients and the services they provide." Tracy Spence, Manager

In any of these roles, you will collaborate closely with your peers in other disciplines to provide a range of ICT and information services across the department. These services focus mainly on managing policy, planning, strategy, and governance.

While you are located in Brisbane, you will liaise closely with service delivery staff across the state, supporting them with their information needs.

At the Department of Communities and Disability Services Queensland, we value the skills of our staff through training and skills development opportunities, as well as opportunities to expand your career into other areas of information management.

What qualifications do you need?

With such a variety of career opportunities in information management, we require skills and experience in many areas — both operational and strategic.

Tertiary qualifications can be an advantage in some disciplines but are not essential. We are looking for experience in:

records management qualifications and experience (Certificate III or IV)
web development skills and qualifications
policy development
project management
system administration
data entry skills
strategic planning
asset management.

What personal attributes do you need?

You will need to be a good communicator, a team player and enjoy working with other professionals. You will also need:

excellent writing skills
initiative
problem-solving skills
ability to differentiate between theory and practicality
attention to detail
creativity.

Join the Department of Communities and Disability Services Queensland if you want a career that:

offers variety of career opportunities
is based on information management
encourages collaboration and team work
looks to the future
is related to technology but still focused on people.

Salary information

For information on salary ranges visit www.psier.qld.gov.au/psawards/cas/

For more information about job opportunities at Department of Communities:

Visit: www.communities.qld.gov.au
Email: enquiries@communities.qld.gov.au
Telephone: 13 13 04
TTY: (07) 3012 8655

For more information about job opportunities at Disability Services Queensland:

Visit: www.disability.qld.gov.au
Email: disabilityinfo@disability.qld.gov.au
Telephone: 1800 177 120
TTY: 1800 010 222

Find our vacancies at www.jobs.qld.gov.au