Occupation

232332 Archivist

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OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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2024, Version 1.0

232332 Archivist

Analyses and documents records, and plans and organises systems and procedures for the safekeeping of records and historically valuable documents.

Specialisations

  • Digital Archivist
  • Media Archivist
  • School Archivist

Skill level: 1

Main tasks

  • Evaluates and preserves documents for administrative, historical, technical change management, legal, evidential and other purposes
  • Examines items and arranges examinations to determine condition and authenticity
  • Develops archival systems, indexes, guides and procedures for archival research and for the retention and destruction of records
  • Develops, maintains and implements archive policies and procedures
  • Identifies, organises and prioritises the digitisation of documents