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. National Archives are seeking a motivated person for a position as an Administration Officer until 30 June 2026. In this role you will provide administrative support to the Access Examination section, including ordering, returning and maintaining control of original archival records for the section, managing and undertaking the safe hand delivery and collection of records to and from Government agencies, and coordinating workflows for the small administration team. The role also involves regular liaison with internal and external stakeholders. The key duties of the position include Under general direction the main duties of the role are to: Provide administrative support to the Access Examination section, including ordering, returning and maintaining control of archival records, and managing safe hand delivery and pick-up of records. Contribute to the development and maintenance of work group procedures and guidelines. Contribute ideas to solve problems, including opportunities to improve the efficiencies of business processes. Represent the National Archives by liaising, building rapport and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Work collaboratively with colleagues and actively engage in knowledge transfer and seek input from others to achieve business outcomes. Apply the principles of APS Values, Code of Conduct, workplace diversity, work health and safety and participative management within a work and team environment. Apply the National Archives' Vision, Mission and Commitments as expressed in Strategy 2025-2030: Evolving National Archives and Our Values. Highly desirable Able to undertake manual work e.g. lifting up to 10kg, pushing trolleys. Has a current car licence.