Corporate Records Archivist Lead

Corporate Records Archivist Lead Temporary Full Time – until October 2027 (with flexible hours) Based at Collingwood Town Hall Band 6 – Starting from $97,222.13 + super + RDO ( RDO applicable for full-time 38 hours per week only ) Why You’ll Want to Join Us Supportive and friendly team environment where we value growth and development Hybrid/flexible working arrangements and an emphasis on work/life balance Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment Benefits Package Hybrid Working Policy For those working full time hours - 3 days worked in the office and 2 days WFH Exceptional leave entitlements - 16 days personal leave, 18 weeks parental leave, plus cultural leave and compassionate leave Health and wellbeing - free EAP counselling, discounted leisure membership 40% off for Staff and 25% off for Managers, salary sacrifice childcare options Professional Development – leadership courses and learning workshops, Education Assistance Program featuring study and exam leave and up to 50% course fee reimbursement We’re proud to offer flexible working arrangements, strong internal development pathways, and a culture that prioritises wellbeing and connection. This is a great opportunity to be part of a landmark ERP transformation and lead one of the largest information remediation initiatives undertaken by Council. This role offers the opportunity to apply specialist archival expertise, influence enterprise-wide change, and create a lasting impact on Yarra’s information management capability with hands-on learning, mentorship and future career progression opportunities. About the Role This is an opportunity for an experienced Archivist within the records and information sector to lead a records disposal program within our EDRMS - Content Manager and support work for a future digitisation and disposal project planning for hardcopy records. Reporting to the Information Management Lead, the Corporate Records Archivist Lead will work closely with the Corporate Records Team Leader and the wider Records team. What We’re Looking For We're looking for a candidate with significant experience in records and information management, archival practices, records appraisal and sentencing, disposal authority application, and information governance within complex organisational environments to help deliver outcomes in the ERP Program and Information Management team. This will include leading a large-scale records disposal and archival assessment program, preparing information assets for data migration, providing specialist records management advice, engaging with stakeholders across the organisation, and mentoring and upskilling the Corporate Records team to build sustainable capability. You will have: Knowledge of the Public Records Act 1973 and Public Records Office Victoria Standards The successful applicant will have extensive experience administering Content Manager (TRIM) Demonstrated experience undertaking a disposal program. Experience maintaining defensible, auditable disposal documentation and approvals. Demonstrated experience in developing procedures, delivering training and improving information management practices. Yarra City Council is a progressive Organisation, proud of our inclusive culture and development of staff. We strive to make a positive difference and continually improve services to the community. Need More Info? For further information, please refer to the Position Description or contact Natasha Savic Information Management Lead at Natasha.Savic@yarracity.vic.gov.au or Jan Matthews Corporate Records Team Leader Jan.Matthews@yarracity.vic.gov.au Position Description - Corporate Records and Archivist Lead - July 2026 (1).pdf Applications close on: Sunday 27 September 2026 at 11:55pm How to Apply In your application, please include your Resume and a 1-page Cover Letter . In your cover letter, provide a brief overview addressing the Key Selection Criteria as outlined in the Position Description. A separate document addressing KSC is not required. Additional Information This position is subject to satisfactory Police Check prior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits. At Yarra Every Job is a Climate Job! Acting on the climate emergency requires that we change the way we think, make decisions, and prioritise action. We must embed proactive climate responses in the ways we govern, live our lives, and conduct our work. Every choice we make today and into the future will have an impact; this is true for Council and the community. Acknowledging the scale of this crisis, at Yarra we are committed to ensuring that every job is a climate job meaning that each staff member will play a key role in shaping our climate response. Yarra's Commitment to Diversity Yarra City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer. We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.