Who we are

National Archives of Australia (National Archives) provides leadership in the best practice management of the official record of the Commonwealth and ensures that Australian Government information of enduring significance is secured, preserved and available to government agencies, researchers and the community.

Our vision: National Archives is committed to being a world-leading archive and strives to strengthen Australia's cultural identity and democracy by connecting people with the evidence of Australian Government activities and decisions.

National Archives endeavour to meet the future needs of government and expectations of the Australian public in our rapidly changing digital environment. Underpinning the transformative strategies to enable, secure, connect and innovate is a drive for comprehensive digital capability and service delivery. National Archives is committed to:

• innovation
• collaboration
• inclusion

National Archives is also committed to developing the capability and expertise of our staff, we offer a Studies Assistance Program that supports staff to achieve individual goals as well as increasing their capacity to help achieve National Archives’ strategic objectives. Our Health and Wellbeing Program encourages and supports a healthier workplace and healthy lifestyle choices for all employees.

About the role

The Deputy Director-General Group is responsible for shaping National Archives strategy, building organisational resilience, embracing technology, leading transformation, and lifting capability.

The Property and Security section is responsible for the management of a property portfolio comprising of 13 buildings across all States and Territories. The section delivers fit-for-purpose accommodation and collection storage and providing, fostering and developing a positive security culture to ensure National Archives maintains protective security obligations with the Australian Government's Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF).

Under broad direction the main duties of the role include:

• Manage National Archives’ property portfolio and support services, including lease and facilities management and procurement processes for a wide range of required property and security goods and services.
• Ensure consistent delivery and implementation of government security advice, excluding ICT and Cyber. This includes supporting staff in the delivery of security tasks, professional development, stakeholder engagement and raising security awareness.
• Manage and lead Business Continuity operations ensuring National Archives meets business resilience and appropriate staff understand their responsibilities in undertaking required actions.
• Manage resource requirements, including budget development and management budgets.
• Undertake engagement and relationship management with all business areas to achieve section/branch/organisation objectives such as capital works, facilities management and security response.
• Support and develop staff, fostering a high-performing, inclusive and collaborative team culture.
• Promote and apply the APS and National Archives values and contemporary people management principles and practices in diversity, workplace health and safety and participative management.
• Implement, promote and apply the National Archives’ Vision, Mission and Commitments as expressed in Our Values.

Are you eligible?

To be eligible for the role you must be an Australian citizen. If you are selected, you will be required to successfully undergo a pre-employment check and be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at a Negative Vetting 2 clearance level.

How to apply

You need to apply through our e-recruitment system.

Your application will need to include:

• the names and contact details of at least two referees, one of whom should be a current supervisor.
• your current resume.
• statement (1000 words maximum), describing how your skills, knowledge, and experience/qualifications would enable you to perform the duties of the role taking into account the “Performance Expectations” at the relevant classification and National Archives’ Vision, Mission and Commitments as expressed in Strategy 2025–2030: Evolving National Archives and Our Values.

RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information see: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability