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 Collection Management Branch is responsible for transferring, storing, preserving, and digitising the National Archives’ collection so it remains accessible for future generations. The Branch develops policies and systems as well as provides services, undertakes research, and implements projects to ensure the care, management, and accessibility of analogue and digital archival records. The Branch is also responsible for identifying information management requirements for Australian Government agencies to ensure Australian Government information assets (records, information, and data) are created, collected, and managed effectively.

The Collection Operations Section is responsible for facilitating the transfer of records from Australian Government agencies, securing and managing the National Archives’ archival collection and its storage environment in the Australian Capital Territory. The section is also responsible for managing storage services and projects, providing lending services, applying Machinery of Government Change, and managing national storage and transfer strategies, plans and programs.

Under limited direction, the main duties of the role are to:

• Lead and manage the team responsible for delivery of the national program for the transfer of records from Australian Government agencies into National Archives of Australia’s custody or care.
• Build and maintain effective relationships, liaising with both internal and external stakeholders, including collaborative engagement with Australian Government agencies to support the transfer sections program of work.
• Develop and implement work plans that provide strategic direction for the transfer team, to achieve organisational objectives in accordance with National Archives’ strategic directions, corporate plan, legislative framework, and other policies.
• Provide strategic advice and direction in relation to the national transfers program to inform transfer activity and support reporting and engagement activities.
• Oversee and manage the successful delivery of services and strategic projects with both internal and external stakeholders, within agreed time frames.
• Promote and apply the APS and National Archives’ values and contemporary people management principles and practices in diversity, work health and safety and participative management.
• Implement, promote and apply the National Archives’ Vision, Mission and Commitments as expressed in Strategy 2025 – 2030: Evolving National Archives and 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 Baseline clearance level with the ability to obtain up to 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 (750 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