The Access and Public Engagement Branch is the public face of the National Archives of Australia, delivering reference, description and research services, examination for the release of records in the open period, exhibition, education and public programs, publishing (including digital publishing), marketing, partnerships and events on site at national and state offices, and online. All programs and activities support the key National Archives' role of providing an accessible, visible and interpreted national archival collection. The Access Examination section facilitates access to the national archival collection by assessing records for any continuing sensitivities prior to their public release under the Archives Act 1983, including the identification of material that is exempt from public access. The section develops policies and procedures for the assessment of continuing sensitivities in records and manages the process across National Archives. Access Examination manages internal reconsiderations and appeals to the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) for decisions made under the Archives Act along with arrangements with Australian Government (Commonwealth) agencies to ensure best-practice and sound referral arrangements. The section facilitates the work of other business areas within National Archives by releasing records for research, exhibitions, promotion and other visitor engagement activities. Access Examination are seeking a dynamic project officer to join our Capability Team. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of policies, procedures and guidelines that support access examiners to make public access decisions on the release of Australian government archival records in accordance with the Archives Act 1983 (the Act). This role is initally available until 30 June 2026. The key duties of the position include Under limited direction the main duties of the role are to: Contribute to the development of policies, procedures and guidelines that support access examiners to make public access decisions on the release of Australian government archival records in accordance with the Archives Act 1983 (the Act). Develop and maintain relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders, government agencies and private companies. Support managers to develop and monitor work-plans to achieve outcomes on time and in line with resource allocations and the National Archives' performance framework. Maintain a well-developed understanding of relevant legislation and policy frameworks. Assist with monthly and quarterly reporting to employees and managers. Apply the principles of APS Values, Code of Conduct, workplace diversity, work health and safety and participative management within a work and team environment. Promote and apply the National Archives' Vision, Mission and Commitments as expressed in Strategy 2025-2030: Evolving National Archives and Our Values .
