Australian GovernmentStudy Australia

Archivists

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

What the job involves

  • 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