Archivist

**Description**:
Pymble Ladies’ College is a school of the Uniting Church in Australia for girls Kindergarten to Year 12 with boarding from Year 7. At Pymble, we foster a world-class educational environment with the importance of global citizenship and a worldwide perspective central to our strategic intent.

We believe our staff, both teaching and non-teaching, are our most valuable resource. We are proud to have passionate and dedicated staff who recognise the unique strengths and qualities of every Pymble girl.

The role

The Archivist provides support to the school community and alumni with the primary focus on managing the historical archives for the purposes of collecting, accessioning, preserving, conserving and restoring in order to communicate and promote the history and heritage of the College.

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Our kind of team member

You will demonstrate the following attributes and capabilities:

- Willingness to support the ethos and values of the College.
- Qualification in Archives, Records Management or in a similar field from a recognised tertiary institution.
- High level skill in archives management.
- Demonstrated understanding of best practice in archives and records management procedures.
- Experience in appraisal, arrangement, description and sentencing of records and materials.
- Ability to establish and manage databases.
- Demonstrated ability to promote and raise awareness of the historical value of archives in an educational setting.
- Knowledge of preservation and conservation principles, including museum displays.
- The ability to operate autonomously, within a team with initiative and flexibility and meet deadlines.
- High level of computer literacy, administrative skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills.
- Understanding of, and commitment to the education sector.

Your kind of workplace

Pymble people are at the heart of what the College offers its students. That’s why every Teacher, Professional Services and Co-curricular staff member is valued for being the person they are, for the quality of their work, for their diverse contribution and for their wins - big and small. We express our appreciation in many ways, including through recognition programs, story sharing, celebrations, feedback, and competitive remuneration.

We treasure our caring, collegiate community, which Pymble people often refer to as the ‘Pymble family’. We also appreciate that our family is not the only one in the lives of Pymble people, so we ‘walk the talk’ when it comes to supporting work-life balance, providing family benefits and contributing to community connections.

Your kind of benefits

We are offering a competitive salary plus super. We offer a range of benefits, including:

- professional development support
- access to our Aquatic and Fitness Centre, with free Yoga and Pilates classes
- daily morning tea
- discounted school fees (where applicable)
- a dedicated Staff Wellbeing team and regular social events, and
- easy access with close public transport and onsite or nearby (street) parking.

We also provide a wide range of opportunities for Pymble people to grow personally and professionally, including through growth strategies, training and professional development, career progression, access to technology and resources, and health and wellbeing opportunities.

Our kind of process

Pymble Ladies’ College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a workforce which represents the diverse society in which we live. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

We acknowledge the Durramurragal as the traditional custodians of the land on which our College is built. We pay respect to elders past, present and future recognising the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.