Archivist

Archivist

Be passionate. Be progressive. Hawkesbury City Council.

• Temporary Part Time position until 23 December 2025
• 2 Days per week / Monday and Friday - 14 hours
• Join a great team!

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.

The Role

Reporting to the Records Co-Ordinator, the purpose of the Archivist position is to support the Records Co-ordinator to streamline Council’s record keeping function in line with Council’s business goals. The position is responsible for planning and organising systems and procedures for the retention and safekeeping of records and their proper disposal.

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.

Essential Criteria

• Associate Diploma in Business (Records & Information Systems) or demonstrated equivalent experience
• Sound understanding (GA 39 and GA 45) of archival requirements for physical and digital records in 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. Technology One and ECM/Ci Anywhere 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, Government Information Public Access Act (2009) and PIPP Act (1999) and the Evidence Act 1995 as it relates to electronic records.

The Rewards

There are great benefits and opportunities to working with Hawkesbury Council, including:

• Great working environment
• Health and Wellbeing Program
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Employee Reward and Recognition program
• Employee Performance Review and Planning System
• Corporate Rate Gym Membership - Oasis Leisure Centre
• Social Club - BBQs, Christmas parties, raffles and activities
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and their family

To Apply

For further position details, including the selection criteria and how to apply, visit our website www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au or call Council’s People and Development Team on 02 4560 4444.

Applications close Sunday, 21st April 2024

Applicants who do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for this position.

Please note that the canvassing of Councillors in relation to these matters will automatically disqualify the applicant from this process.