Temporary Government Contract South Brisbane Your new company This is an opportunity to join a Queensland Government organisation responsible for preserving and providing access to important public records and documentary heritage.
You will join a supportive collections team responsible for the management, storage and preservation of both physical and digital archival records.Your new role As the Archival Support Officer, you will support the day-to-day management of archival collections.
This is a hands-on role combining records administration, data entry and physical handling of archival material.
Your responsibilities will include:Shelving, relocating and retrieving archival records within repository areasChecking physical records against inventories and identifying discrepanciesConducting location audits to ensure records are stored and recorded accuratelyAssisting with the description, recording and management of public recordsReviewing digitised records for quality assurance, including identifying duplicates and updating metadataPreparing and editing digitised records using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Acrobat ProEntering and maintaining accurate information within archival management systemsSupporting routine preservation activities to protect archival materialMaintaining accurate records and following established proceduresCompleting repetitive manual handling tasks,



including lifting archival material weighing up to 10kgFollowing workplace health and safety requirements and wearing appropriate PPE when requiredSupporting the wider collections team with additional duties as requiredWhat you'll need to succeed Strong administration, data entry and record-keeping skillsExcellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracyExperience using Microsoft Excel, Windows and Microsoft OfficeThe ability to quickly learn current systems and processesStrong written and verbal communication skillsThe ability to work independently on routine tasks while also contributing effectively within a teamAn interest in records, archives, information management or collectionsThe physical capability to safely lift and carry materials weighing up to 10kg and undertake repetitive manual tasksThe ability to work in cold-storage environments for short periods and use height-access equipment when requiredThe ability to work appropriately with records that may contain confronting or sensitive historical materialThe ability to successfully complete a criminal history checkWhat you'll get in return Above average hourly rate Central South Brisbane location Temporary contract with a Queensland Government DepartmentWhat you need to do now If you're interested in this opportunity, please click "Apply Now" or send through an updated copy of your resume.
For any enquiries, you can contact Georgia Langdon at or on .
To ensure an efficient discussion, we recommend submitting your resume prior to calling.If this role is not quite right for you but you're open to new opportunities, feel free to reach out for a confidential discussion by emailing your resume to our Public Sector team using the same contact details.

📌 Ao2 Archival Support Officer (Brisbane)
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📍 Brisbane