Archivists, Curators and Records Managers play a vital role in developing, maintaining, implementing and delivering systems for keeping, updating, accessing and preserving records, files, information, historical documents and artefacts. These professionals ensure that important records are properly evaluated, preserved and stored for administrative, historical, technical change management, legal, evidential and other purposes.

Indicative Skill Level:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. However, in some cases, relevant experience of at least five years may substitute for the formal qualification. Additionally, certain roles may require on-the-job training or additional experience in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Tasks Include:

• Evaluating and preserving records for various purposes such as administrative, historical, technical change management, legal, and evidential.
• Maintaining record-keeping systems, indexes, guides, and procedures for archival research and for the retention and destruction of records.
• Identifying and classifying specimens and objects, as well as arranging restoration work.
• Examining items and arranging examinations to determine their condition and authenticity.
• Designing and revising data collection forms.
• Analysing the record-keeping, policy and procedural needs of organizations and translating these into record management systems.
• Maintaining record management systems and record forms, and providing advice on their usage.
• Controlling access to confidential information and recommending codes of practice and procedures for accessing records.

Occupations:

• 224211 Archivist
• 224212 Gallery or Museum Curator
• 224213 Health Information Manager
• 224214 Records Manager

224211 Archivist

An archivist's role involves analyzing and documenting records, as well as planning and organizing systems and procedures for the safekeeping of records and historically valuable documents. Archivists may specialize in areas such as film, legal, manuscripts, or parliamentary archives.

Skill Level: 1

Specializations:

• Film Archivist
• Legal Archivist
• Manuscripts Archivist
• Parliamentary Archivist

224212 Gallery or Museum Curator

A gallery or museum curator is responsible for planning and organizing a collection by drafting collection policies and arranging acquisitions of pieces. Curators ensure that the collection is well-maintained and properly displayed.

Skill Level: 1

224213 Health Information Manager

A health information manager plans, develops, implements and manages health information services, including patient information systems and clinical and administrative data. These professionals ensure that healthcare delivery meets the medical, legal, ethical, and administrative requirements.

Skill Level: 1

Specializations:

• Clinical Trial Data Manager
• Health Data Administrator

224214 Records Manager

A records manager designs, implements and administers record systems and related information services to support efficient access, movement, updating, storage, retention, and disposal of files and other organizational records. They ensure that records are properly managed and easily accessible.

Skill Level: 1

Specializations:

• Configuration Management Technician
• Freedom of Information Officer