Impactful Archives Project Officer (Flexible Work Options)

UNSW Employees, Location, Alumni; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UNSW is seeking an Archives Project Officer to join the B21 Repository Decant (B21RD) Project team. You will evaluate retention requirements, prepare reports, and coordinate with stakeholders to action disposal or transfer of records, arranging and describing archives where required.

You will work to appraise records, transfer and describe archives, and support the Records Project Supervisor to deliver project objectives while collaborating with subject matter experts and other university teams.

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting State Records NSW, Retention and Disposal Authorities.
• Arranging, describing and managing archives in accordance with State Records Act 1998.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with high attention to detail.
• Ability to take the initiative and work independently.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply complex policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Appraise and transfer records held in the University’s B21 storage facility.
• Identify, transfer, arrange and describe archives as required.
• Support the activities of the Records Project Supervisor to realise project objectives.
• Communicate with stakeholders to obtain approvals to progress removal of records.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and other University project teams to ensure effective outcomes, including transfer of State and University archives.
• Display ability to interpret relevant rules and legislation determining retention requirements.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Independent worker

Collaboration

Analytical interpretation

Job description

UNSW is seeking an Archives Project Officer to join the B21 Repository Decant (B21RD) Project team. You will evaluate retention requirements, prepare reports, and coordinate with stakeholders to action disposal or transfer of records, arranging and describing archives where required.

You will work to appraise records, transfer and describe archives, and support the Records Project Supervisor to deliver project objectives while collaborating with subject matter experts and other university teams.