We are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced Archivist as part of the Engineering and Technical Support business. This is a unique opportunity to maintain and administer the Sydney Water and WaterNSW Joint Archive collection of over one million records dating back to 1888.
This is an initial 12-month fixed term opportunity based out of West Ryde.
You should enjoy working under minimal supervision (often alone) and have a desire to ensure professional standards and legislative compliance are followed to:
- Provide access to the archival collection
- Use retention/disposal authorities and collection development policy to accept/reject material
- Apply metadata to materials in the collection
- Facilitate the transfer of holdings into the State Archives Collection and/or NSW Govt Records
- Conduct basic archival conservation functions (as required)
- Maintain effective working relationships with internal business areas and external stakeholders.
The role involves handling boxes and archive materials in a safe manner.
Essential Criteria:
- Qualifications in archives, records management, or information studies (or equivalent professional experience over several years)
- Experience in the description, categorisation, digitisation, storage, preservation, and retrieval in a range of media and formats
- Experience identifying and evaluating collection holdings - to determine their relevance to requests for information, including application of access directions or internal policy on sharing of information assets
Dive into Our Great Benefits:
Competitive Remuneration: Offering base salary $ 114,591.10 plus 11.5% superannuation offering monthly RDOs
Continuous Professional Growth: We will invest in your career with leadership and development programs to propel your success.
24/7 Wellbeing Support: Access for you and your family to free and confidential mental health and general health support through our EAP portal.
Subsidised Private Health Insurance: Unlock affordable access to top-tier health coverage with our discounted insurance plans.
Family First: Prioritise your family with up to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave and a generous childcare allowance.
Fitness Passport: Achieve your fitness goals by accessing a subsidised Fitness Passport membership, granting you access to a multitude of gyms and pools across NSW.
Application Process:
Please submit a cover letter, no more than one single side, addressing the essential criteria of this job advertisement.
Your application will also be assessed on the job description accountabilities, skills, and experience; please review this document carefully before applying.
Deadline: 11.59pm Wednesday 4th September 2024
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You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role.
We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and those living in rural, regional, and remote locations.
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Please see the position description for the role’s full accountabilities.