Archivist
OSCA 232332·ANZSCO 224211
920
47.5%
68.7%
51 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
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About this career
Analyses and documents records, and plans and organises systems and procedures for the safekeeping of records and historically valuable documents.
What they typically do
- 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
Where they work
States and territories
Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as an Archivist.
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