Affirmative Measures (First Nations) - Temporary Employment Register 2025-26

About this role

Acknowledgment of the country National Archives of Australia acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of Country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, sea, and community. We pay our respects to the people, their cultures, and Elders past, present and emerging. Vacancy Information - First Nations - Temporary Employment The filling of this vacancy is intended to constitute an affirmative measure under Section 26 of the Australian Public Service Commissioner's Directions 2022 . This vacancy is open only to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. The Register allows National Archives to employee Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people at short notice for non-ongoing or temporary positions. Depending on operational requirements, opportunities may be offered on a full-time, part-time, intermittent/irregular (casual) or shift-worker basis for up to an initial engagement period of up to 12 months, which can possibly be extended once to a maximum of 18 months as per the Australian Public Service Commissioner’s Directions 2022. There is no guarantee that an offer of employment will be made while your application remains on the Register. You will only be contacted if a suitable vacancy arises that matches your skills and experience. Our agency offers employment opportunities across various areas of the agency. We offer employment across various areas in the agency. National Archives sets 3 key activities to achieve its purpose: • Enable best practice information management by Australian Government entities. • Secure and preserve nationally significant Australian Government information. • Connect Australians to the national archival collection. In addition, we offer employment in roles that: • Support and enable delivery of core business through specific or specialised services.