APS 6 - Archivist - RAAF Historical Records - Australia Jobs Opening

September 12, 2024

Australian Government

Canberra

APS 6 - Archivist - RAAF Historical Records

$91,702 - $104,753 + up to15.4% Superannuation
Canberra - ACT

The Role
This Australian Public Service (APS) position is employed within the Directorate of History and Heritage Services - Air Force (DHHS-AF). The Archivist - RAAF Historical Records position currently is responsible for managing one APS and various RAAF Reserve personnel in the RAAF Historical Records Section. This Section maintains the central Air Force repository of both digital and physical records contained within the RAAF Historical Records Collection.

About our Team
Whilst the RAAF Historical Records Section is a very small team, it significantly contributes to Defence capability by maintaining the central Air Force repository of historically significant RAAF records.

These digital and hardcopy records encapsulates more than 100 years of RAAF history and heritage and includes operational, personnel and organisational specific information. These records are an essential point of reference for both current and future researchers.

The Section closely liaises with key internal and external stakeholders - including Australian War Memorial and National Archives of Australia. The Section is managed by a RAAF Squadron Leader Reservist, and is supported by a Collections Manager (APS 4) and up to ten other RAAF Reservists. The majority of Reservists work remotely, and the Archivist is responsible for managing, directing and mentoring these personnel.

Our Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate for the Archivist - RAAF Historical Records position will be a self-motivated person that has relevant Undergraduate or Post-Graduate qualifications, and recent experience in managing historical records.

The candidate must have an intricate knowledge of extant legislation, policies and procedures pertaining to record management and be able to apply this in a military environment. Further, the candidate must have well developed written and oral communication skills to be able to effectively liaise with internal and external stakeholders, and also demonstrate meticulous attention to detail. In addition, the ideal candidate must have experience in managing staff, and be able to quickly adapt to the management of RAAF Reservists - who have unique Conditions of Service. This is a very challenging but very rewarding position, and one that has the ability to positively influence the current and future management of historically significant RAAF records.

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available