Hawkesbury City Council

Archivist

Be passionate. Be progressive. Hawkesbury City
Council.

• Salary Range $82K - $96K per annum
• 9 Day Fortnight
• Fitness Passport Option + On-Site Parking

Hawkesbury City
Council is the largest local government area in metropolitan NSW covering 2,800
square kilometres, incorporating both urban and rural communities. We are committed to working together to
deliver outcomes for the community through innovation and best practice.

Hawkesbury City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

The Role

Reporting to the Records Coordinator, the purpose of this position
is to support the management of Council’s
records by providing day to day physical and digital archival services. The
position ensures that records are
captured, stored and disposed of in accordance with the State Records Act 1998,
Museums of History Act 2022, established Council policies, and relevant General
Retention and Disposal Authorities.

About You

You will have an Associate Diploma in Business (Records
& Information Systems) or demonstrated equivalent experience. You will have
strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise using planning and
time management. You will have a demonstrated ability to use initiative, create
and work independently, and analytical skills.

Essential Criteria

• Associate Diploma in Business (Records & Information Systems) or demonstrated equivalent experience
• Sound
  understanding of records preservation, including the use of
  archival quality materials and preparing transfers for Museums of History
  NSW
• Minimum
  five years’ experience in Records Management; specifically with an electronic
  records and document management system
• Sound
  understanding of computer systems and applications (i.e. Dataworks, ECM, TRIM or similar)
• Knowledge
  of and experience with legislation relating State Records; Access to
  Information; Privacy and Personal Information
• Understanding
  of best practice and developing standards in recordkeeping, records retention
  & disposal, and archives management.
• Understanding
  of Occupational Health and Safety and Equal Employment Opportunity Principles.
• Experience
  in developing and implementing policies and standards in respect of record functions.
• Experience
  and knowledge of the State Records Act 1998, Museum of History Act 2022, and the Evidence Act 1995
  as it relates to electronic records
• The right to live and work in Australia
• Class C Drivers Licence
• WHS General Construction Work in NSW
• Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• Successful applicants will be required to undergo background (police) checks and medical declaration

Desirable Criteria

• Bachelor qualification in Records Management or
  related course

• Experience with processing Subpoenas and access to
  information requests

• Knowledge of Local
  Government operations/functions, and the Local Government Act 1993

The Rewards

There are great benefits and
opportunities to working with Hawkesbury Council, including:

• Great
  working environment
• 9 Day Fortnight
• Flexible Work Arrangement 
• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Training
  and Development Opportunities
• Employee
  Reward and Recognition program
• Fitness Passport Option
• Social
  Club - BBQs, Christmas parties, raffles and activities
• Employee
  Assistance Program for employees and their family

To Apply

For further
position details, including the selection criteria and how to apply, visit our
website www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au or call Council’s People and Development Team
on 02 4560 4444.

Applications close Monday, 9th November 2026

Applicants who do
not address the selection criteria may not be considered for this position.

Please note that the
canvassing of Councillors in relation to these matters will automatically
disqualify the applicant from this process.