Assistant Archivist

Join a team which is committed to innovative high quality teaching and learning, Be affirmed, valued and professionally challenged, First class facilities and excellent resources.

Barker College is seeking to appoint an innovative and enthusiastic Assistant Archivist to support the goals and aims of the Archives Department.

This is a Permanent, Term-Time Role from Term 1, 2020, to replace a staff member who is retiring.   The successful applicant would be expected to attend Staff Orientation on 21 January 2020.

The Assistant Archivist role is 15 hours per term-time week.  This could be worked over two or three regular days per week.

The overall purpose of the Assistant Archivist is to:

• assist in a full range of archival duties, including the survey, appraisal and physical transfer of records, accessioning, processing (arrangement and description), and disposal of records;
• assist in the maintenance of the archival collection, including intellectual control, preservation and storage;
• assist in the provision of research and reference services;
• assist in the preparation and delivery of outreach activities, including displays and historical articles.

Experience in a small Archives Department plus a postgraduate qualification in Archives/Records Management would be preferred.

Barker College is a child safe organisation and all statutory checks and references are required prior to confirmation of employment.  A NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) and a National Police Check will be required.

Barker College is an Anglican School and applicants for this position will need to demonstrate sympathy with and support for the Schools Christian values.  

Barker College is committed to a safe work environment and all staff members work within our WHS Policy & Procedures and other relevant documentation.

Referees will only be contacted after initial interviews have been carried out.  

Applications should include a full curriculum vitae/resume details all work experience and qualifications relevant to this role. 

To Apply:

• For more information, including the Position Description, and to complete your application
• Applications close: Tuesday 3 December 2019 at 10:00AM

Barker College is a Workplace Gender Equality Employer