Records Manager

A Records Manager oversees the management programme for an organisation's records, ensuring compliance with legislation and policies. Key duties include developing records management policies, securing and maintaining accessibility of records, and managing both digital and physical storage systems.

Records Manager also train staff on best practices for record-keeping and collaborate with various departments to enhance record retrieval processes, supporting operational efficiency and data integrity​.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $83,200
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a records manager?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
BSB50120

Diploma of Business (Records and Information Management) (Specialising in Health Administration)
Online
14 months
$3,595
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Practice Manager Clinic Administrator Medical Administrator
Records Manager Health Information Manager Clinical Coder
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Practice Manager Clinic Administrator Medical Administrator Records Manager Health Information Manager Clinical Coder + 3 more
BSB50120

Diploma of Business (Records and Information Management)
Online
14 months
$3,595
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Office Manager Team Leader Records Manager
Archivist Compliance Officer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Office Manager Team Leader Records Manager Archivist Compliance Officer + 2 more
BSB40120

Certificate IV in Business (Records and Information Management)
On Campus
12 months
$1,295
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Records Manager Information Officer Data Administrator
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Records Manager Information Officer Data Administrator
LGA50120

Diploma of Local Government (Corporate Services)
Blended
7 days
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Corporate Services Manager Governance Officer Records Manager
Procurement Officer Risk Management Officer Customer Service Manager Payroll Officer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Corporate Services Manager Governance Officer Records Manager Procurement Officer Risk Management Officer Customer Service Manager Payroll Officer + 4 more
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Trainee Records Officer

A Trainee Records Officer assists in managing an information record system, handling administrative tasks, locating records, and ensuring compliance with legislation.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Beginner

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