Archivist

Description

Analyses and documents records, and plans and organises systems and procedures for the safekeeping of records and historically valuable documents.

Description

Research and study human behaviour, society, heritage and institutions from current and historical perspectives, and plan and organise gallery and museum collections.

Tasks include

• Evaluates and preserves documents for administrative, historical, technical change management, legal, evidential and other purposes
• Examines items and arranges examinations to determine condition and authenticity
• Develops archival systems, indexes, guides and procedures for archival research and for the retention and destruction of records
• Develops, maintains and implements archive policies and procedures
• Identifies, organises and prioritises the digitisation of documents