Senior Records Archivist – Digital & Physical Archives

Hawkesbury City Council; Windsor; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great working environment

9 Day Fortnight

Flexible Work Arrangement

Long service leave

Training & Development

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport

Social Club

Job summary

Hawkesbury City Council is seeking an experienced Records professional to manage day-to-day archival services for physical and digital records. You will ensure compliance with statutory requirements and council policies, supporting timely capture, storage, and disposal of records.

The role requires a Diploma in Records/Information Systems or equivalent, strong organisation, and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Associate Diploma in Business (Records & Information Systems) or demonstrated equivalent experience.
• Sound understanding of records preservation, including archival materials and transfers for Museums of History NSW.
• Minimum five years' experience in Records Management with electronic records and document management system.
• Knowledge of Dataworks, ECM, TRIM or similar software.
• Knowledge of legislation relating to State Records; Access to Information; Privacy and Personal Information.
• Understanding of best practice and standards in recordkeeping, retention, disposal and archives management.
• Understanding of OH&S and EEO principles.
• Experience developing and implementing policies and standards for 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.
• Right to live and work in Australia.
• Class C Drivers Licence.
• WHS General Construction Work in NSW.
• Working With Children Check (WWCC).
• Background checks and medical declaration may be required.
• Bachelor qualification in Records Management or related course.

Responsibilities

• Support the management of Council's records by providing day-to-day physical and digital archival services.
• Ensure records are captured, stored and disposed of in accordance with the State Records Act 1998, Museums of History Act 2022, council policies and disposal authorities.
• Assist with subpoenas and access to information requests.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Prioritisation & planning

Analytical skills

Initiative & independence

Education

Associate Diploma in Business (Records & Information Systems)

Bachelor qualification in Records Management or related course

Tools

Dataworks

ECM

TRIM

Job description

Hawkesbury City Council is seeking an experienced Records professional to manage day-to-day archival services for physical and digital records. You will ensure compliance with statutory requirements and council policies, supporting timely capture, storage, and disposal of records.

The role requires a Diploma in Records/Information Systems or equivalent, strong organisation, and the ability to work independently.