Assistant Archivist

Fixed term part-time role (15.2 hours per week for 11 months)
- Located in our Docklands office
- Support 110 years of Australian Red Cross

About Australian Red Cross
Australian Red Cross is part of the world’s largest humanitarian movement. We support and empower people and communities in times of vulnerability. We act for humanity.
About the role
This role will assist the Archivist in the management of the Heritage Archives across Australia, working with volunteers to care for and facilitate access to the collections. In conjunction with the Archivist, you will assist with measures to raise the profile of the Heritage collection within the organisation and in the wider community. In particular, you will be contributing to preparations for the acquisition of a new collection management system/archives database. This will include metadata enrichment and standardisation, digitisation, and collection auditing.
What you will do day to day
- Maintain a properly controlled and accessible Heritage Collection (archives)
- Maintain records of the receipt, acknowledgement, and answering of research queries.
- Maintain databases and other processes to record and manage collection items. This will include liasing with IT and external stakeholders on database and associated issues, as well as technical requirements, maintenance etc
- Coordinate training of Heritage volunteers on the use of relevant systems, including SharePoint, Excel, Intranet and Doc Hub resources.
- Organise suitable storage and conservation measures where appropriate, including maintenance of the storage areas, obtaining resources, etc.
- Liaison on behalf of Australian Red Cross with other collecting institutions holding historic records of Children’s Homes or otherwise of personal or client nature.

What you will bring
- Previous experience and/or equivalent qualifications in either an archives or museum environment
- Highly developed organisational and time management skills
- Excellent records management and attention to detail
- Strong proficiency in MS Office and experience using collection databases
- Familiarity with Microsoft Sharepoint an advantage
- Experience managing and assisting volunteers in an archival or similar setting an advantage

Benefits that act for you, while you act for humanity
- Take advantage of salary packaging that could provide you with a great way to reduce the amount of tax you pay - and increase your take-home pay. You can salary package up to $15,900 for living expenses (such as rent, groceries, utility bills); up to $2,650 for holiday accommodation and meals when dining out; Novated car leases; superannuation and purchase additional annual leave.
- Access flexible working arrangements including generous hybrid arrangements and a paid ‘Me’ day

Further information
This role is covered by the Social, Community, Housing and Disability Award - Level 3.
**Applications close**: 9am Wednesday 20th August. Applications will be assessed upon receipt, and applicants may be contacted prior to the closing date.
Thank you for considering a career at Red Cross. We also have great opportunities to volunteer. Click here to find out more.
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Red Cross strives to create a safe and inclusive culture with wellbeing at its centre. We embrace diversity and welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people with diverse lived experiences, abilities, genders, ethnicities, ages, and sexual orientations. We are a child safe organisation with zero tolerance of any harm to children. Our vision is to be trusted as the leading humanitarian organisation making a genuine difference in the lives of people and communities.
Thank you for considering a career at Red Cross. We also have great opportunities to volunteer. Click here to find out more.