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Overview
Are you a detail-oriented professional or student with a passion for archives and information management? Join the Uniting Church Synod of NSW/ACT as a casual Archives Assistant and help preserve the historical records of one of Australia’s largest Christian organisations.
About Uniting Church
The Uniting Church in Australia (UCA) is a uniquely Australian Christian organisation that began in 1977 with the union of the Congregational, Methodist and Presbyterian movements. It is one of the largest religious organisations in Australia with over 400 congregations and faith communities across NSW and ACT. The Synod of NSW and ACT is guided by the values of Integrity, Respect, Collaboration, and Compassion, and supported by the Synod Mission Services team, which provides strategic, pastoral, and operational support to enable vibrant congregations, vital leadership, and transformative community engagement.
About the Role
Working within the Synod Archives at the Centre for Ministry in North Parramatta, this is a unique opportunity to catalogue and preserve records of the Uniting Church. Reporting to the Synod Archivist, you will assist with metadata enhancement, database entry, and the care of archival collections.
Key Responsibilities
- Appraise, arrange, and describe physical archival materials
- Apply metadata and transcribe descriptions into the Archives database (SharePoint)
- Assist with the organisation and preservation of historical records
- Perform manual handling tasks (e.g., lifting archive boxes)
- Support the broader Information Management team as needed
About You
You’re detail-oriented, methodical, and passionate about archival work. Whether you’re currently studying or already qualified in archives, records management, or information studies, you’re ready to contribute to a collaborative, purpose-led team.
- Experience in archival description, categorisation, and preservation
- Strong computer literacy and data entry skills
- Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work flexibly and maintain confidentiality
- A preparedness to work within the polity and ethos of the Uniting Church in Australia
Why Join Us?
You’ll gain hands-on experience in archival work, contribute to meaningful projects, and learn beyond the scope of the role through exposure to church governance, historical documentation, and strategic information management. You’ll work in a supportive environment that values curiosity, collaboration, and purpose.
Job Insights
Salary match • Number of applicants • Skills match
Your application will include the following questions:
- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- How many years' experience do you have as an Archives Assistant?
- Do you have flexibility to work 15-20 hours across Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday?
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