Brisbane Girls Grammar School - Spring Hill QLD
Brisbane Girls Grammar School establishes the educational foundation for girls and young women to contribute confidently to their world with wisdom, imagination, and integrity. One of Australia's leading girls' schools, Brisbane Girls Grammar School is an academically non-selective independent school, established in **** as one of Queensland's original Grammar schools.The School's curious, adventurous, and principled students are supported by a community of parents, alumnae and friends that values the finest traditions and aspirations in education.
About the Role
The School is seeking an experienced Archivist to join our Library team and play a key role in preserving, developing and promoting the School's rich history and cultural heritage.
Reporting to the Senior Librarian, the Archivist will provide specialist expertise in archival and records management, with responsibility for the development, preservation, cataloguing, digitisation and promotion of the School Archive.
The collection includes publications, photographs, ephemera, the Fine Arts Collection, Honour Boards, audiovisual material and other significant records documenting the history of the School.
Working collaboratively across the School, you will:
manage and develop the School's archival collections in accordance with qualified standards and best practice
lead the acquisition, appraisal, description, preservation and digitisation of archival material
support the ongoing development of the School's digital preservation program
provide archival research support to staff, students, alumnae and other members of the School community
promote the Archive through exhibitions, displays, publications,



events and learning activities
contribute to the development of archival policies, procedures and collection strategies
participate in Library services and initiatives as a member of the broader Library team.
This role is offered on a full-time, ongoing basis, commencing January ****.
Further information about the role is available in the
Position Description
on the School'sCareerswebsite.
About You
You will be an experienced and passionate Archivist who is excited by the opportunity to care for and develop a significant historical collection dating back to ****.
You will bring:
demonstrated experience in archival or collection management
knowledge of archival description, metadata and digital preservation practices
strong research, organisational and information management skills
excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
the ability to work independently and collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders
a high level of accuracy, initiative and attention to detail
a genuine interest in history, heritage and the preservation of institutional memory.
Child Safety and Employment Requirements
Brisbane Girls Grammar School is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of every student in our care. The successful applicant will be required to comply with our Child Safety policies, Code of Conduct and child safety legislation
Applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Working with Children Check (Blue Card).
Please note:Only direct applications will be considered. We kindly request that no recruitment agency contact at this time.
For enquiries, please contact:
Brigitte Bickham, Human Resources Manager
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📌 Archivist (Brisbane)
🏢 Brisbane Girls Grammar School
📍 Brisbane