Archivist - Hackney, Australia - Hickinbotham Group

Hickinbotham Group
Hickinbotham Group
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Hackney, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Hickinbotham is a dynamic and diversified private group based in Adelaide.

With 70 years of family ownership and a reputation for excellence and innovation, the Group's interests include SA's largest residential building and development business, mortgage broking, spirit production and sales, and life sciences.

We are seeking an Archivist
to join our high-performing team in our contemporary office near the Adelaide CBD. You will be an "A" player, who brings a pragmatic, can-do attitude and excellent interpersonal skills.

We value our high-energy, professional workplace and our commitment to delivering value across the Group's business units. High performance, accountability, humility, and outstanding customer outcomes are non-negotiable aspects of our culture.


As a motivated and driven self-starter, you will have the ability to work with mínimal supervision while learning, adapting and thriving in professional, a fast-paced, and demanding environment.


Key responsibilities of this challenging and rewarding role include:

  • Ability to research and maintain accurate records of archival materials, including dates, sources, and any relevant information
  • Organise, catalogue, and maintain physical and digital archives, ensuring efficient retrieval and storage of assets
  • Develop policies to safeguard the integrity and accessibility of the collection
  • Develop and implement preservation strategies to ensure the longterm viability of our archival materials
  • Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to ensure the proper functioning and security of digital archiving systems
  • Providing administration support with timely receipt and upkeep of company information
  • Other general administrative duties
  • Maintain confidentiality
The person that we are seeking is a bright, energetic self-starter with the ability to work under mínimal supervision. You must have the ability to respond quickly and professionally to new and changing situations. You will also have a demonstrated skill in taking initiative, prioritising, and multi-tasking in a fast-moving environment. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal are essential.

  • Bachelor's degree in Library Science, Archival Studies, History, or a related field (favourable)
  • Proven experience working as an archivist or in a similar role
  • Proficiency in archival cataloguing and metadata standards
  • Familiarity with digitisation equipment and software
  • Knowledge of preservation techniques and best practices
  • Passion for history and a commitment to preserving our heritage
  • Excellent research and documentation skills
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Superior organisational and time management abilities
  • High levels of motivation and innovative thinking
  • Positive energy with a "cando" attitude
  • Ability to operate as a selfstarter who can work unsupervised while learning, adapting and thriving in a fastpaced environment.


If you possess these quality attributes and are looking to join our professional, corporate environment where people receive recognition and reward for their hard work and commitment, then this role will provide you with a stimulating and exciting career opportunity.

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