Together we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places and economies.

• Permanent full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity
• Parramatta location with flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $125,693.00 to $138,510.00 + super

What’s in it for me?

Join our team for a fantastic culture with dynamic collaboration and genuine long-term career support. We offer flexibility in work arrangements, diverse and fulfilling assignments, and prioritise work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and access to support programs. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed.

The role

As a Senior Archivist, your primary role is to ensure the accessibility and effective management of archiving programs across the department. You will advocate for best practices in storage, retention, disposal, and transfer of records and information. This involves developing and maintaining processes and training programs, managing the archiving, transfer and destruction of time-expired records, and overseeing the retrieval, and movement of both electronic and physical records.

Key challenges include staying updated with developments and technologies across the department's diverse functions and ensuring compliance with the State Records Act and Disposal Authorities. You will need to prioritise a large volume of work, seek synergies, and develop strategic solutions. Establishing collaborative relationships with stakeholders to continuously improve archiving practices is essential for success in this role.

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Archivist

What you will bring to the role

• Extensive Knowledge and Experience: Demonstrated extensive knowledge of records and archival management principles and practices, including the use and application of General and Functional Retention and Disposal Schedules.
• Technological Proficiency: Proficiency in using Electronic Document and Records Management Systems (EDRMS), preferably Content Manager (CM), including archiving functions.
• Compliance and Best Practices: Strong understanding of the obligations and statutory responsibilities under the State Records Act (NSW) and the Australian Standard AS ISO 15489 (Records Management).
• Leadership and Collaboration: Ability to lead a team and oversee strategies for best value outcomes, establish collaborative relationships with stakeholders, and continuously improve archiving practices.
• Customer Focus and Integrity: Commitment to customer service, acting with integrity, and promoting a culture of ethical and professional behaviour within the organization.

Key knowledge and experience

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the obligations and statutory responsibilities of the State Records Act (NSW) and the Australian Standard AS ISO 15489 (Records Management)
• Demonstrated extensive knowledge of records & archival management principles and practices
• Demonstrated experience in the use and application of General and Functional Retention and Disposal Schedules
• Demonstrated experience in use of EDRMS (preferably CM) including archiving functions

What is an essential requirement:

• Relevant qualifications or equivalent experience in records management.

About us

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. To achieve this, we: create vibrant, productive spaces and precincts; manage lands, assets and property effectively and deliver affordable and diverse housing. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and builds the cultural capability of our department to improve outcomes with and for Aboriginal people, communities and entities. 

We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments.

Join us

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close 11:55PM on Monday 26 May 2025

Should you require further information about the role please contact Irena Rosa on Irena.Rosa@planning.nsw.gov.au

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment. 

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via talent.acquisition@dpie.nsw.gov.au or (02) 63637676​ - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn