Records Project Officer / Sentencing Officer | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency

Closes: 03 September 2026

Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 4
Salary: $86,750 - $93,416 plus superannuation
Position No: 05755, several
Directorate: Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development
Advertised (Gazettal date): 20 August 2026
Contact Officer: Benjamin Corbett on Benjamin.Corbett@act.gov.au or (02) 6207 9559

Details: The Records Project Officer / Sentencing Officer role sits within ArchivesACT, part of the ACT Heritage Library & Territory Records Office, which provides records management, archival and mail distribution services to ACT Government directorates. The office plays a key role in supporting government accountability, business continuity and the preservation of Canberra’s historical record.

The Records Project Officer / Sentencing Officer plays an important role in delivering records management services across the ACT Government. This includes supporting creation, retrieval, storage, record sentencing and secure destruction, as well as undertaking digitisation activities such as file preparation, scanning, metadata creations and quality assurance.

The role requires the use of systems such as Content Manager, ServiceNOW and other operational tools to manage records, maintain accurate information and respond to customer requests. Officers are expected to provide high-quality customer service and work closely with a broad range of stakeholders while contributing to operational ad project-based initiatives.

This is a multi-functional role that includes a requirement to provide support to the ACT Government Mailroom and ArchivesACT where operational needs arise, ensuring continuity of services to our stakeholders.

The role operates in a manual handling environment and involves lifting, moving and handling physical records and archive boxes. A current C-class driver’s license is essential (provisional accepted).

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

• Ability to work in a manual handling environment, including lifting, moving and handling physical records and archive boxes.
• Experience with and understanding of electronic document management systems would be an advantage.
• A current driver’s license (C-class or provisional) is essential.
• This position may require a pre-employment medical.

Notes: These are temporary positions, available immediately for a period of six months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency. A merit pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill future vacancies over the next 12 months.

Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

How to Apply:

Please review the Position Description and provide:

• A personal pitch of no more than two pages outlining your interest in the role and demonstrating how your skills and capabilities align with the requirements. Your pitch should address the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge and the Behavioural Capabilities outlined in the Position Description.
• A current curriculum vitae including the contact details of at least two referees.

Applications should be submitted .

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

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Note

These are temporary positions, available immediately for a period of six months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.