Australian Society of Archivists

Archivist

Organisation

Parramatta City Council

Location

Parramatta, Sydney

Pay

$55 683 to $64 011 pa (plus Superannuation)

More Information

http://www.parracity.nsw.gov.au

Hours

35 per week

The Archives is one of the key services of Parramatta Heritage & Visitor Information Centre. As part of the City Culture, Tourism and Recreation unit of Council, the Centre develops innovative and exciting programs that promote Parramatta's unique identity and cultural heritage.

As the Archivist, you will be responsible for the development, management and promotion of Council’s Archive resources. The primary function of this position is to manage Council’s Archives through cataloguing, database development, storage, preservation and conservation utilising appropriate digital technologies. Supervising an Archives officer and volunteers, you will be responding to customer inquiries, undertaking original research and liaising with relevant council staff in ensuring Council’s compliance with relevant legislation. You will also be responsible for identifying and implementing innovative new technologies, including multi media and emerging digital technologies. You will implement programs that improve public accessibility to the Archives, develop new audiences and provide excellent customer service in information provision. Additionally the Archivist role is involved in developing, presenting and promoting public programs and displays regarding Archives that draw new audiences to the Centre.

You will be actively involved in Centre wide projects involving other service areas such as Local Studies, exhibitions, education and tourism. This position will have the opportunity to participate in a number of new cultural heritage initiatives, including the Parramatta Stories Project and activities throughout the region. 

SELECTION CRITERIA

The successful applicant will have Professional tertiary qualifications in archives management or a records / information management related discipline and minimum 5 years experience in archives and/or records management·

• Excellent knowledge of archival principles and practices including digital and hard copy practices·  
• Knowledge of Web interface and standards· 
• Understanding of search techniques and information accessibility principals
• Ability to strategise and prioritise archival management of historical collections
• Understanding of indexing and meta data
• Knowledge of State Records Act 1998 and GDA10
• Knowledge and practical experience of records series database software (eg Tabularium, TRIM)
• Knowledge of GRR lodgement and retrieval
• Demonstrated experience in managing public access program and developing displays and public programs using archives and related items
• Capacity to initiate, organise and direct complex and long term projects
• Demonstrated analytical, research and writing skills
• Highly developed communication and customer service skills
• Sound budget management skills
• Ability to train and supervise staff and volunteers
• Sound knowledge of OHS and EEO principles
• Ability to work alone and as part of a small multi-disciplinary team

Closing Date: 4pm on Monday 7th July 2008. 
HOW TO APPLY:

Please obtain a Recruitment Kit, which outlines the full selection criteria to be addressed by visiting Council’s website at www.parracity.nsw.gov.au OR by contacting Council’s Customer Contact Centre on 9806 5050. Applications should be emailed, posted or faxed to the attention of ‘Job Applications’, quoting Ref No 76/08. 

Prohibited persons as defined under the NSW Child Protection Act are not eligible to apply 

Parramatta City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer