Archival Officer

The National Archives of Australia (NAA) is an Executive Agency with responsibility to preserve valuable Commonwealth records as part of the archival resources of Australia and make them accessible to present and future generations.

The Collection Management Branch is responsible for transferring, securing, digitising and storing highly significant government archival records from Australian Government Agencies. This work supports the development of the National archival collection so it is preserved and remains accessible for future generations.

In this role you will work individually and as part of a team to assist the Australian community to access the Archives’ collection by responding to remote reference inquiries and assisting visitors to the Darwin Research Centre and undertake a range of associated tasks such as digitising, data entry, reporting, retrieval and return of records and other duties as directed.

The key duties of the position include:

• Assist the Australian community to access the national archival collection by responding to reference inquiries and assisting visitors to the Darwin Research Centre.
• Perform duties associated with managing and providing access to the collection including access examination, digitising and copying, records repackaging, arrangement and description, data entry, basic preservation, and physically retrieving and returning records to the repository. 
• Provide administrative support including financial reporting requirements such as asset control, stocktake and disposal, and reception duties.
• Represent the National Archives and liaise with internal and external stakeholders. Assist in the delivery of public engagement activities including displays and public talks to promote an understanding of the National Archives and the collection. 
• Work collaboratively to consult and share information with colleagues, provide advice, actively engage in problem solving and knowledge transfer and seek input from others to achieve business outcomes.
• Apply the principles of APS Values, Code of Conduct, workplace diversity principles, work health and safety and participative management within a work and team environment.
• Apply the National Archives’ Vision, Mission and Commitments as expressed in Strategy 2030 and Our Values cultural statement.

Eligibility

Applicants must be Australian Citizens. If you are selected, you will be required to successfully undergo a pre-employment check and be able to obtain and maintain a Baseline security clearance.

How to apply

You need to apply through our e-recruitment system.

Your application will need to include:

• the names and contact details of at least two referees, one of whom should be a current supervisor.
• your current resume.
• statement (1,000 words maximum), describing how your skills, knowledge, and experience/qualifications would enable you to perform the duties of the role taking into account the “Performance Expectations” at the relevant classification and the National Archives’ Vision, Mission and Commitments as expressed in Strategy 2030 and Our Values

 Notes

Relevant tertiary qualifications (or significant progress towards completion) and/or experience working with an archival or cultural heritage collection is desirable. Capacity to meet the inherent physical requirements of the position including retrieving and returning records to the repository.

RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for thevacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability