Required skills
analytical skills to:
interpret information on archival principles, processes and programs
recognise the archival value of records
differentiate between records and archives and other collections
initiative and enterprise skills to see connections between the way collections are managed and job roles
learning skills to:
improve own understanding of collection management
reflect on and adjust own approach to work, based on improved understanding of the different elements of collections
literacy skills to read and understand information on:
records and record-keeping systems
archives and archivists
archival programs and principles
planning and organising skills to organise information collected in a systematic fashion
research skills to source information on archives, archival programs, archival principles and processes
self-management skills to:
prioritise work tasks and meet deadlines
follow workplace procedures
teamwork skills to:
discuss collection and archival issues with colleagues
work collaboratively with others
technology skills to use systems and equipment related to records management.
Required knowledge
differences between archives and other collections
general principles and processes of archival management and records management
information on the archive sector, including:
principles and processes of archival practice, records and archives
role of archivists and archival programs
key provisions of relevant legislation from all forms of government, regulations, standards and documentation that may affect aspects of records and archives, including:
AS ISO 15489 International Standard Records Management
AS ISO 16175-3:2010 Information and documentation – Principles and functional requirements for records in electronic office environments
AS5044:2002 AGLS Metadata element set
AS5090:2003 Work process analysis for recordkeeping
AS ISO 23081-1:2006 Information and documentation – Records management processes – Metadata for records – Part 1: Principles
ethical principles
codes of ethics
privacy and freedom of information
archives and records legislation
work health and safety
metadata format, use and application
systems, such as:
principles of provenance and original order
archival control systems
records continuum theory
implementing preservation programs.