Archivist

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Windsor

On-site

AUD 82,000 - 96,000

Full time

3 days ago

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9 Day Fortnight

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Job summary

Hawkesbury City Council is seeking a Records Management professional to support the day-to-day physical and digital archival services. You will ensure proper capture, storage and disposal of records in line with the State Records Act 1998, Museums of History Act 2022 and Council policies.

Ideal candidates hold an Associate Diploma in Records & Information Systems or equivalent, with five years in Records Management and experience with electronic records systems (Dataworks/TRIM/ECM).

Qualifications

Associate Diploma in Business (Records & Information Systems) or demonstrated equivalent experience.
Sound understanding of records preservation, including archival materials and preparing transfers for Museums of History NSW.
Minimum five years’ experience in Records Management; specifically with an electronic records and document management system.
Sound understanding of computer systems and applications (Dataworks, ECM, TRIM or similar).
Knowledge of legislation relating to State Records; Access to Information; Privacy and Personal Information.
Understanding of best practice and developing standards in recordkeeping, retention, disposal and archives management.
Understanding of OH&S and EEO principles.
Experience developing policies and standards for record functions.
Experience with State Records Act 1998, Museum of History Act 2022, Evidence Act 1995 as relates to electronic records.
Right to live and work in Australia.

Responsibilities

Support the management of Council’s records across physical and digital archival services.
Ensure records are captured, stored and disposed of per State Records Act and Council policies.
Maintain and apply retention and disposal authorities for records.

Skills

Records management

Electronic records management

Dataworks

TRIM

Archive materials

Legislation knowledge

OH&S

WWCC

Background checks

Bachelor qualification in Records

Associate Diploma in Records & InfoSys

Organisational skills

Time management

Initiative & analytical ability

Class C Drivers Licence

WHS General Construction Work

Local Government Act familiarity

Education

Associate Diploma in Business (Records & Information Systems)

Bachelor qualification in Records Management

Tools

Dataworks

ECM

TRIM

Similar archival systems

Job description

Be passionate. Be progressive. Hawkesbury CityCouncil.

Salary Range $82K - $96K per annum
9 Day Fortnight
Fitness Passport Option + On-Site Parking

Hawkesbury City
Council is the largest local government area in metropolitan NSW covering 2,800
square kilometres, incorporating both urban and rural communities. We are committed to working together to
deliver outcomes for the community through innovation and best practice.

Hawkesbury City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

The Role

Reporting to the Records Coordinator, the purpose of this position is to support the management of Council’s records by providing day to day physical and digital archival services. The position ensures that records are captured, stored and disposed of in accordance with the State Records Act 1998, Museums of History Act 2022, established Council policies, and relevant General Retention and Disposal Authorities.

About You

You will have an Associate Diploma in Business (Records & Information Systems) or demonstrated equivalent experience. You will have strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise using planning and time management. You will have a demonstrated ability to use initiative, create and work independently, and analytical skills.

Associate Diploma in Business (Records & Information Systems) or demonstrated equivalent experience
Sound understanding of records preservation, including the use of archival quality materials and preparing transfers for Museums of History NSW
Minimum five years’ experience in Records Management; specifically with an electronic records and document management system
Sound understanding of computer systems and applications (i.e. Dataworks, ECM, TRIM or similar)
Knowledge of and experience with legislation relating State Records; Access to Information; Privacy and Personal Information
Understanding of best practice and developing standards in recordkeeping, records retention & disposal, and archives management.
Understanding of Occupational Health and Safety and Equal Employment Opportunity Principles.
Experience in developing and implementing policies and standards in respect of record functions.
Experience and knowledge of the State Records Act 1998, Museum of History Act 2022, and the Evidence Act 1995 as it relates to electronic records
The right to live and work in Australia
Class C Drivers Licence
WHS General Construction Work in NSW
Working With Children Check (WWCC)
Successful applicants will be required to undergo background (police) checks and medical declaration
Bachelor qualification in Records Management orrelated course