Senior Archivist

  • Australia
  • Melbourne
  • Contract
  • AU$650 - AU$800 per day

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Senior Archivist to lead information and records governance within a large and complex government environment. This role will play a critical part in strengthening information management capability, ensuring legislative compliance, and embedding best-practice records management across a significant enterprise-wide project.

This is a full-time onsite position and is not a hybrid role. 6 months VPS 6 contract role.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the strategic direction of information and records governance.
  • Manage, mentor and coordinate a large records administration team.
  • Provide expert advice across records, information, document, knowledge and content management.
  • Ensure compliance with Victorian information and records legislation, standards and governance frameworks.
  • Develop and implement policies, governance processes and quality assurance practices.
  • Drive organisational change to improve information management capability and records compliance.

You will bring:

  • Extensive experience in information and records management within a complex organisation.
  • Strong knowledge of the Public Records Act 1973 (Vic), Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Vic), Information Privacy Act and Health Records Act, together with associated compliance frameworks.
  • Experience leading and developing teams within large-scale projects or operational environments.
  • Demonstrated success implementing information governance frameworks and driving organisational change.
  • Excellent written communication skills, including preparing executive briefings, reports and policy documentation.
  • Ability to work full-time onsite

Apply now to secure an interview or contact Anita Fonseka at anita.fonseka@talentinternational.com

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