Job DescriptionTemporary Government Contract | South Brisbane
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This is an opportunity to join a Queensland Government organisation responsible for preserving and providing access to significant 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 areas
Checking physical records against inventories and identifying discrepancies
Conducting location audits to ensure records are stored and recorded accurately
Assisting with the description, recording and management of public records
Reviewing digitised records for quality assurance, including identifying duplicates and updating metadata
Preparing and editing digitised records using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Acrobat Pro
Entering and maintaining accurate information within archival management systems
Supporting routine preservation activities to protect archival material
Maintaining accurate records and following established procedures
Completing repetitive manual handling tasks, including lifting archival material weighing up to 10kg
Following workplace health and safety requirements and wearing appropriate PPE when required




Supporting the wider collections team with additional duties as required
What you'll need to succeed
Strong administration, data entry and record-keeping skills
Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
Experience using Microsoft Excel, Windows and Microsoft Office
The ability to quickly learn new systems and processes
Strong written and verbal communication skills
The ability to work independently on routine tasks while also contributing effectively within a team
An interest in records, archives, information management or collections
The physical capability to safely lift and carry materials weighing up to 10kg and undertake repetitive manual tasks
The ability to work in cold-storage environments for short periods and use height-access equipment when required
The ability to work appropriately with records that may contain confronting or sensitive historical material
The ability to successfully complete a criminal history check
What you'll get in return
Above average hourly rate
Central South Brisbane location
Temporary contract with a Queensland Government Department
What 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.
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📌 Ao2 Archival Support Officer (Brisbane)
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