Archival Officer (Brisbane) (Brisbane City)

The Collection Management Branch is responsible for transferring, storing, preserving and digitising the National Archives' collection so it remains accessible for future generations. The branch develops policies and systems as well as provides services, undertakes research, and implements projects to ensure the care, management and accessibility of archival records. The branch also sets whole-of‑government information management standards and works with Australian Government agencies to build their information and data management maturity by providing advice and guidance on compliance with the Archives Act **** and National Archives requirements and standards. National Network Coordination is responsible for the strategic and operational implementation of National Archives' physical presence and statutory functions across a network of state and territory offices in Australia. This includes collection management, archival services, access, public engagement, digitisation and relevant state and territory stakeholder management responsibilities. Responsibilities
- Assist the Australian community to access National Archives collection by responding to reference inquiries, examining records for release and assisting visitors to the Queensland Research Centre.
- Perform duties associated with established procedures to assist with National Archives' transfer, storage, and lending activities including repackaging, basic preservation and physically relocating, retrieving and returning of records to the repository.
- Perform duties associated with providing access to the collection through digitisation services and descriptive projects.
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to assist in the delivery of public engagement activities to promote an understanding of 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.
- Assist in the delivery of office support services, including recordkeeping, information technology coordination, and business continuity.
- Apply the principles of APS Values, Code of Conduct, workplace diversity, work health and safety and participative management within a work and team setting.
- Apply National Archives' Vision, Mission and Commitments as expressed in Strategy ********* and Our Values. Qualifications Relevant tertiary qualifications. Significant progress towards completion and/or experience working with an archival or cultural heritage collection is highly desirable. Eligibility To be eligible for the role you must be an Australian citizen. If you are selected, you will be required to successfully undergo a pre‑employment check and be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at a Negative Vetting Level 1 clearance level. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rseq9