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 Technology Branch supports the National Archives in meeting its vision and reaching its strategic goals through services, technology, infrastructure, software, security and governance of its information assets to secure and protect against cyber security threats. It is also responsible for assisting Australian Government agencies to fulfil the National Archives’ data and information management requirements.

The Information Governance section is led by the National Archives’ Chief Information and Data Governance Officer (CIDGO) who is responsible for the implementation of the framework governing the management of information and data assets across the organisation. The work involves establishing and implementing frameworks, policies, processes, and responsibilities within the National Archives in relation to creation, management and use of information and data assets to enable business areas to meet their regulatory, legal, risk and operational requirements. The goal of the Information Governance section is to continuously improve agency-wide information and data governance processes and foster a culture of accountable and business-focussed management of information and data assets.

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

• Apply knowledge and understanding of information and data management principles, legislation, standards, and systems to assist in the strategic planning of the governance and management of the National Archives’ information and data assets.
• Research, develop and implement contemporary data governance frameworks to support innovation in data management and enable alignment with whole-of-government initiatives.
• Undertake data administration, data analysis, and build data visualisations to support decision making, inform policy, and improve processes. Prepare reports and presentations detailing the findings of analysis including evaluation of results and recommendations.
• Manage and coordinate projects that assist in the uplift of data capability across the Archives.
• Develop and manage relationships with team members and work collaboratively with key stakeholders across the National Archives to achieve business outcomes.
• Use agency processes, systems and frameworks as an innovation testbed for National Archives’ whole-of-government products and services for agencies.
• Apply the principles of APS Values, Code of Conduct, workplace diversity, work health and safety and participative management within a work and team environment.
• Promote and apply the National Archives’ Vision, Mission and Commitments as expressed in Strategy 2025 – 2030: Evolving National Archives and Our Values.

Qualifications (or demonstrated experience) in information and data management/governance or other relevant disciplines are desirable.

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.

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 (500 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