Archivist
- Preserve our legacy while driving innovation in a dynamic school.
- Shape history and lead a treasured archive with real impact.
- Make an impact in a flexible, part‑time role supporting our archives.
Welcome to Abbotsleigh, a pre-kindergarten to Year 12 Anglican day and boarding school for girls located in Wahroonga, on Sydney’s North Shore.
‘With education, women can do, or be, anything.’ (Miss Betty Archdale, 6th Headmistress 1958 – 1970)
Immediate start | Permanent part-time (3 days) | Reports to Director of Development and Community Relations
Abbotsleigh is seeking an experienced, detail‑focused, part-time (3 days) Archivist to manage, preserve and promote the School’s extensive archival, photographic and museum collections. This part‑time position plays a key role in stewarding the School’s history and supporting staff, students and the broader community.
About the Role
The Archivist is responsible for the appraisal, arrangement, preservation and accessibility of Abbotsleigh’s records (digital and physical) from its foundation to the present day. Working collaboratively across the School, you will ensure the Archives are professionally managed, secure, well‑organised and actively used for learning, research and community engagement.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and develop the archival and museum collections
- Implement archival policies, standards and preservation practices
- Accession, process, store and dispose of records in line with professional standards
- Maintain finding aids and provide timely reference services
- Prepare displays and exhibitions for School events
- Oversee and maintain the School’s student database
- Promote the Archives through publications, displays and digital channels
- Support classroom learning with archival resources when required
- Work collaboratively with the Abbotsleigh community
About You|Essential Knowledge & Experience
- Experience in archives and records management
- Understanding of archival and conservation principles
- Strong IT capability, including digital records
- Experience supervising or managing staff
Skills & Attributes
- Exceptional organisation, accuracy and time management
- Strong written and verbal communication
- High levels of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality
- Ability to work independently and show initiative
- Strong service focus and collaborative approach
- Creative thinker with strong problem‑solving and people skills
- Ability to undertake manual handling tasks
Qualifications
- Tertiary qualification in Archives or Records Management
- Professional membership of the Australian Society of Archivists (ASARP/ASAAP)
- (Desirable) Participation in the NSW School Archives Special Interest Group
Hours
This is a part-time (3 days 0.6 FTE) ongoing position. The days and hours of work for this role will be designed around the specific requirements of the School. From time to time, work outside of usual business hours or on weekends may be required.
Abbotsleighs Commitment to Child Protection
Abbotsleigh is a ‘Child Safe Organisation' committed to ensuring the safety, welfare, and well-being of all children and young people at the School and is dedicated to protecting them from abuse and harm. All children and young people who come to Abbotsleigh have a right to feel and be safe.
Successful applicants will be subject to employment screening processes with the Office of the Children’s Guardian and will need to provide a current Working with Children registration number and undertake any annual training as required
We will review applications as they are received, ideally looking for someone to start ASAP. However closing date is 1 March 2026
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