Ku-ring-gai Council

Archives Officer

Archives Officer

• Salary $72,964.74 to $84,638.44 p/a + super
• Work from Home (WFH) options / Flexible Working Arrangements
• Novated Lease options available for private use vehicles
• Free onsite parking

About Ku-ring-gai Council

Ku-ring-gai is one of Sydney’s most beautiful and environmentally rich areas, located just 16km north of the CBD.

With a mix of vibrant town centres, leafy residential areas, heritage precincts, and natural bushland, we are a local government area committed to balancing growth with sustainability, character, and community values.

About the role

As Archives Officer, you'll be responsible for the ongoing management, preservation and accessibility of Council's physical and digital archives. You'll coordinate on-site and off-site archival storage, oversee record retrievals, appraise and sentence records, manage digitisation projects and support compliance with legislative and corporate recordkeeping requirements.

Working closely with internal stakeholders, you'll provide expert advice on archival processes and contribute to continuous improvements in Council's records management practices.

Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Manage Council's physical and digital archives, including records held on-site and with off-site storage providers
• Appraise, classify, sentence and dispose of records in accordance with the State Records Act 1998 and approved disposal authorities (FA450 and GA28)
• Coordinate the digitisation of legacy records and maintain accurate metadata within Content Manager
• Prepare archival records for long-term preservation and transfer to Museums of History NSW
• Provide advice and support to staff on archival processes, recordkeeping requirements and records retrieval
• Contribute to records management projects, audits and continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen compliance and business processes

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• A Certificate III in Records and Information Management (or equivalent)
• Experience in records management or archives, including appraisal, classification and sentencing of records using approved disposal authorities
• Practical experience using Content Manager or a similar Electronic Document and Records Management System (EDRMS)
• Sound knowledge of the State Records Act 1998, FA450, GA28 and public sector recordkeeping practices
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills and a commitment to maintaining accurate records
• Strong communication and customer service skills, with the ability to work collaboratively, provide practical advice and adapt to changing priorities

Benefits

• 35 hour working week
• Flexible working arrangements, including working from home options
• Opportunity to purchase up to 2 weeks additional annual leave per calendar year
• Access to a wide range of development and training opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative and values-driven team culture
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Annual Health & Fitness reimbursement of up to $100 (subject to eligibility)
• Novated Lease options available for private use vehicles
• Free onsite parking
• Free confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Convenient Ku-ring-gai location with beautiful natural surroundings

For more information on the benefits offered at Ku-ring-gai Council, please refer to our websiteclick here.

How to apply

Applicants are required to address all Essential Criteria as listed within thePosition Descriptionto be eligible for an interview.

Like to know more?Contact Cheryl Pillai on 9424 0716

Closes:11:30pm, Friday 7 August 2026

Ku-ring-gai Council is an equal opportunity employer