AO2 Archival Support Officer

Temporary Government Contract | South Brisbane

Your new company
This is an opportunity to join a Queensland Government organisation responsible for preserving and providing access to important public records and documentary heritage. You will join a supportive collections team responsible for the management, storage and preservation of both physical and digital archival records.

Your new role
As the Archival Support Officer, you will support the day-to-day management of archival collections. This is a hands-on role combining records administration, data entry and physical handling of archival material. Your responsibilities will include:

• Shelving, relocating and retrieving archival records within repository areas
• Checking physical records against inventories and identifying discrepancies
• Conducting location audits to ensure records are stored and recorded accurately
• Assisting with the description, recording and management of public records
• Reviewing digitised records for quality assurance, including identifying duplicates and updating metadata
• Preparing and editing digitised records using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Entering and maintaining accurate information within archival management systems
• Supporting routine preservation activities to protect archival material
• Maintaining accurate records and following established procedures
• Completing repetitive manual handling tasks, including lifting archival material weighing up to 10kg
• Following workplace health and safety requirements and wearing appropriate PPE when required
• Supporting the wider collections team with additional duties as required

What you'll need to succeed

• Strong administration, data entry and record-keeping skills
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Experience using Microsoft Excel, Windows and Microsoft Office
• The ability to quickly learn new systems and processes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to work independently on routine tasks while also contributing effectively within a team
• An interest in records, archives, information management or collections
• The physical capability to safely lift and carry materials weighing up to 10kg and undertake repetitive manual tasks
• The ability to work in cold-storage environments for short periods and use height-access equipment when required
• The ability to work appropriately with records that may contain confronting or sensitive historical material
• The ability to successfully complete a criminal history check

What you'll get in return

• Above average hourly rate
• Central South Brisbane location
• Temporary contract with a Queensland Government Department

What you need to do now
If youre interested in this opportunity, please click Apply Now or send through an updated copy of your resume. For any enquiries, you can contact Georgia Langdon at Georgia.Langdon@hays.com.au or on 07 3243 3047. To ensure an efficient discussion, we recommend submitting your resume prior to calling.If this role is not quite right for you but youre open to new opportunities, feel free to reach out for a confidential discussion by emailing your resume to our Public Sector team using the same contact details.#3023761