About Us
Sydney Grammar School is an independent non-denominational day School for boys. The secondary School (7-12) is located on College Street in the city of Sydney and the two preparatory Schools are located at Edgecliff (K-Year 6) and St Ives (Preschool-Year 6).
Sydney Grammar School offers many benefits to our staff including paying substantially above other Independent Schools.
About the Role
Sydney Grammar School is seeking to employ a suitably experienced candidate for the Lead Archivist and Editor, The Sydneian at our College Street campus.
The Lead Archivist manages an archive defined by the School for the purposes of collecting, accessioning, preserving, conserving and restoring records and materials pertaining to the function and general operation of the School and its wider community. The Archivist will ensure that records which have value as authentic evidence of administrative, corporate, cultural and intellectual activity are made, kept and used. The Archivist makes records and other material held in its collection available to users in accordance with appropriate policies and procedures approved by the School.
The Editor, The Sydneian, is responsible for publishing the annual, report-style periodical produced for the current and wider School community to report on the year’s events and activities at College Street (main secondary campus). Editor of major annual school publication The Sydneian.
Key Attributes:
- Qualified or be willing to undertake a qualification in Archives, Records Management or in a similar field from a recognised tertiary institution
- Eligible or be willing to become a Professional member of the Australian Society of Archivists
- Able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of best practice in archives and records management procedures
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- High level of integrity and discretion in accordance with the ASA Code of Ethics
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience in editing and proofreading written copy for publication
- High level of computer literacy including experience with MS Word, Excel and Adobe Acrobat Pro
Commencement date: Immediate Start
Application closing date: Applications will close when a successful applicant is sourced.
The successful applicant will be legally permitted to work in Australia.
General information about the School may be found on the School’s website at http://www.sydgram.nsw.edu.au
Enquiries, including those regarding the details of the remuneration package, may be directed to employment@sydgram.nsw.edu.au
How to Apply
Applications should be addressed to the Headmaster.
Applications must be sent to employment@sydgram.nsw.edu.au with the following:
Cover Letter
Introduce yourself, the reasons for applying for the position, and why you are a suitable candidate.
Application Form
Located on the School website https://www.sydgram.nsw.edu.au/employment-grammar/college-street-employment/
Complete all the details and answer all questions, including providing referee details.
Resume
Work history, educational qualifications, and other relevant professional and personal experiences.
Successful applications must comply with the Children’s Guardian Act 2019.
Sydney Grammar School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Extra Information
The successful applicant must be legally permitted to work in Australia. Persons prohibited from working with children must not apply.
Enquiries, including those regarding the details of the remuneration package, may be directed to employment@sydgram.nsw.edu.au
Successful applications must comply with the Children’s Guardian Act 2019. Sydney Grammar School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
