Aps 6 - Archivist - Raaf Historical Records

$91,702 - $104,753 + up to 15.4% Superannuation Canberra - ACT The Role
This Australian Public Service (APS) position is employed within the Directorate of History and Heritage Services - Air Force (DHHS-AF). The Archivist - RAAF Historical Records position is responsible for managing one APS and various RAAF Reserve personnel in the RAAF Historical Records Section. This Section maintains the central Air Force repository of both digital and physical records contained within the RAAF Historical Records Collection.



About our Team
The RAAF Historical Records Section is a small team that significantly contributes to Defence capability by maintaining the central Air Force repository of historically significant RAAF records. These digital and hardcopy records encapsulate more than 100 years of RAAF history and heritage, including operational, personnel, and organisational specific information. These records are an essential point of reference for both current and future researchers.



The Section closely liaises with key internal and external stakeholders, including the Australian War Memorial and National Archives of Australia. The Section is managed by a RAAF Squadron Leader Reservist and is supported by a Collections Manager (APS 4) and up to ten other RAAF Reservists. The majority of Reservists work remotely, and the Archivist is responsible for managing, directing, and mentoring these personnel.



Our Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate for the Archivist - RAAF Historical Records position will be a self-motivated person with relevant Undergraduate or Post-Graduate qualifications and recent experience in managing historical records. The candidate must have an intricate knowledge of extant legislation, policies, and procedures pertaining to record management and be able to apply this in a military environment. Additionally, the candidate must possess well-developed written and oral communication skills to effectively liaise with internal and external stakeholders and demonstrate meticulous attention to detail. Experience in managing staff and the ability to quickly adapt to the management of RAAF Reservists, who have unique Conditions of Service, is essential. This is a very challenging but rewarding position, with the ability to positively influence the current and future management of historically significant RAAF records.

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