AddressJob Description
- Grade 4
- Fixed Term (12 months)
- FTE 1.0
About PROV
Public Record Office Victoria (PROV) is the archives of the State Government of Victoria. We hold around 100kms of hard copy records and 600,000 digital records dating from 1836 right up to the present day.
Our impressive collection includes records of immigration and shipping, criminal trials and prisons, premiers and governors, royal commissions, boards of inquiry, wills and probates and much more. These records hold stories of the key events and decisions that have shaped the history of the State of Victoria.
Established under the Public Records Act 1973 our objectives are to:
- issue and advise on standards regulating the creation, maintenance and security of public records
- preserve public records of permanent value
- ensure that the archives are accessible
About the role
The Standards, Legislation and Policy Senior Officer role develops and reviews government records management standards, policies, guidelines and tools. This involves undertaking extensive research, analysing policy and legislation and consulting and negotiating with a range of internal and external stakeholders on matters relating to government recordkeeping and the Public Records Act 1973.
The role is external facing and responsible for consulting with staff from across the Victorian public sector to improve PROV products and services. This includes providing sound and authoritative records management advice, with a focus on policy and legal/regulatory issues. The role requires the ability to engage with both internal and external stakeholders at a variety of levels in order to communicate complex information and negotiate satisfactory outcomes. The role works within a changing and resource-constrained environment and requires flexibility, pragmatism, and an innovative approach.
This position works within a small team to deliver PROV outcomes and priorities.
About you
As our ideal candidate you will have:
- a strong interest in information, records and data management issues and complexities, particularly in respect to digital recordkeeping and the impact of legislation
- an ability to interpret and apply Acts, Regulations and Standards
- strong research and analysis skills
- excellent written and verbal skills
- qualifications in a relevant field (legal qualifications would be viewed favourably but are not a prerequisite)
Why join us
- Focus on best practice
- Positive and collaborative environment
- An emphasis on work/life balance
- Holistic approach to employee engagement
How to apply
We believe in inclusiveness, diversity and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workforce is a reflection of our community. We encourage people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply for our vacancies including Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) people, people of any age or gender, people who identify as LGBTIQA+ or people with a disability.
Please click the Apply Now button on this page. Applications must include a resume and cover letter. You are not required to address the key selection criteria but are required to complete the Application Form which can be found on this advert.
The preferred candidate will be required to undertake the following probity requirements: reference checks, pre-employment conduct screening, identity and right to work check plus a police check. It is strongly recommended the preferred candidate be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.
All offers of employment will be subject to the successful completion of relevant probity requirements.
