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Overview

Archivists analyse and document records, and plan and organise systems and procedures for the safekeeping of records and historically valuable documents.

Day-to-day

  • evaluates and preserves records for administrative, historical, legal, evidential and other purposes
  • prepares record-keeping systems, indexes, guides and procedures for archival research and for the retention and destruction of records
  • identifies and classifies specimens and objects, and arranges restoration work
  • examines items and arranges examinations to determine condition and authenticity.

To become an Archivist

  • You usually need a bachelor degree in records, archives, librarianship and corporate management or a related postgraduate degree to work as an Archivist. Some workers have a Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification.

    Take a Certificate III in Recordkeeping

  • Interested in developing your digital skills? Try one of 2000 free online courses at SkillFinder.com.au

    SkillFinder is a project funded by the Australian Government, through the Digital Skills Platform Program.

Skills employers are looking for

  • Research

  • Communication Skills

  • Planning

  • Computer Literacy

  • Teamwork / Collaboration

  • Building Relationships

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