Come and work with us at the Western Sydney Records Centre! Be a part of a qualified and dedicated team which works to conserve and maintain our vast and diverse collection. This opportunity as an Archives Administrator allows you to take part in the important work undertaken by MHNSW in preserving and providing access to valuable records of events and decisions that have shaped our history, communities and lives.

What the opportunity is

Employment with Museums of History NSW.

Clerk General Scale. Remuneration package includes salary ($37,768 - $73,930), employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

The role will work across greater Sydney, predominantly located at the Western Sydney Records Centre.

What we do

Museums of History NSW brings together a portfolio of iconic museums, rich collections and heritage sites, the nation’s oldest archive collection, vital recordkeeping services and expert staff.

We bring history to life by sharing the stories of our places and collections. Through the State Archives Collection, we manage NSW’s official documentary heritage, supporting government transparency and the public’s right to access information.

These two roles do not just sit side by side – they inform and enrich each other. By preserving and making accessible our places, collections and archives, we create opportunities for people to explore the past and better understand their own place in the world. By supporting lifelong learning and inviting people to come together, we promote civic literacy, empathy, wellbeing and belonging.

We believe that history belongs to everyone. This is the promise and the purpose of MHNSW.

Museums of History NSW is a state cultural institution, established under the Museums of History NSW Act 2022. It is an agency of the NSW Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport (DCITHS).

What you'll do with us

This role will undertake a range of tasks related to the location, collection, checking, movement, handling,



and shelving of State archives. Perform retrieval tasks and provide clerical and administrative support for the Archives program.

Essential requirements of the role

Pass a pre-employment health assessment measuring fitness to walk up to 10 kms per day, ability to work at heights above 3.8 to 4.1 meters above floor level and move/lift and store boxes of up to 7 kg weight.

To be eligible for an ongoing role in the NSW Public Sector you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For temporary and casual roles, you need to hold a valid visa giving you permission to work in Australia as required by the role.

All successful candidates will be required to undergo a criminal record check with NSW Police.

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

We understand that flexibility means different things to different people and are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where and when possible.

Diversity and Flexible Working

We are expert keepers and tellers of history, and its many stories, peoples, and cultures. We want to create a team and workplace that reflects this diversity as well as the diversity in the communities we serve. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better, more inclusive results and connects our people to our communities, to our history, and to each other.

Our vision is to support and empower First Nations people, communities and culture, and across the sites that we care for, we are committed to shifting perspectives, truth telling and delivering honest reflections on history.

If you are a First Nations applicant who would like to have a yarn about the role, or require additional support, we are available to support you.

We provide alternative formats to apply, make adjustments to the recruitment process and offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks.

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📌 Archives Administrator (New South Wales)
🏢 Museums of History NSW
📍 New South Wales