RECORDS ARCHIVIST

• Be part of a dynamic public sector team and work with records experts of the industry
• Temporary role based in the Sydney CBD Dynamic and agile organisation within the government sector
• Are you passionate about preserving organisation history and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards?
  Classification grade: Clerk Grade 5/6
  Salary: $97,027 - $107,059 p.a. base salary (employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading is paid in addition to the base salary)

Work type: Full Time - 35 hours per week, up to 2 years temporary employment with a possibility of extension or conversion to ongoing

• Our primary place of work is the CSO Office located at 60-70 Elizabeth Street, Sydney. Please note we will be relocating to a new premises located at Parkline Place, 252 Pitt Street, Sydney in July 2026.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Certificate IV in Business (Records & Information Management) or a minimum of 3 years’ experience in reviewing and managing archived records.
• Obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting 1 Security clearance.
• Must possess the ability to safely and efficiently handle boxes weighing between 5 kg and 10 kg, as this responsibility may be required on a daily basis. Physical fitness and the capability to perform these duties are essential.
• Requirement to work onsite at the CSO Office, located at 60-70 Elizabeth Street, Sydney, five days a week. Please note that the office will be relocating to Parkline Place, 252 Pitt Street, Sydney, in July 2026.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team to lead the development and implementation of a Records Disposal Program for legal and administrative records. This critical role ensures cost effective storage and disposal of records while complying to regulatory requirements and best practices.
The Archivist is responsible for conducting appraisals of records, preparing recommendation reports, and transferring significant records to external archives for preservation. They offer expert advice on record classification, retention authorities, and access directions, and provide guidance and support to Records Officers in managing record management procedures. Additionally, they assist in complex inquiries, projects, and staff training under the guidance of the Records Manager.
To learn more about the role, please review the role description here.

We have generous leave provisions available for our employees that acknowledge individual preferences and responsibilities including:

• Up to 20 days recreation leave and up to 18 days flex leave per annum
• 20 days purchased leave annually
• Inclusive paid parental leave provisions of up to 16 weeks (14 weeks + 2 bonus weeks) which can be taken flexibly within the first 24 months to support the birth, adoption, altruistic surrogacy or permanent out-of-home care placement of a child
• Study time up to 4 hours per week
• Extended Leave of up to 44 days after 10 years or up to 30.8 days after 7 years of service