[Hum-DIS] Advert - Historical Society Catalogue Officer, L2, Pos No 207451, Records Management Centre, WA Police

[Kerry Smith]

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From: aus-archivists-bounces at archivists.org.au on behalf of Gerard Foley
Sent: Mon 7/04/2008 2:54 PM
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Subject: [Aus-archivists] FW: Advert - Historical Society Catalogue
Officer,L2, Pos No 207451, Records Management Centre, WA Police
Forwarded on behalf of the Western Australian Police. For further
details please contact Mr John Layton on telephone number (08) 9222
1561.

Regards, Gerard Foley

HISTORICAL SOCIETY CATALOGUE OFFICER

WESTERN AUSTRALIA POLICE
Corporate Programs and Development Portfolio Office of Information
Management Centre Records Management Centre Position Number - 207451
Level 2, $42,017 - $46686 pa, (PSGA)

WORK TYPE:  Full Time 75 Hrs Per F/N
LOCATION: Perth

This position is offered as a 6 month contract/secondment opportunity
with the possibility of extension. This position is a temporary
opportunity as it is externally funded for a finite period.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The primary focus of the position is to coordinate the capture of WA
Police Historical Society archival records into a well organised, easily
accessible repository of historical records.  The position advises on
registration, disposal, ensures the approved Retention and Disposal
Schedule is complied with and liaises with the State Records Office
regarding consignments.  The position also provides advice to records
management on retention, archiving, disposal and destruction matters,
including advice on identification and conservation of records.
 
The position makes recommendations on the appropriate storage and
disposal action for various historical record types.  The position also
assists with drafting record keeping plans, develops and recommends
amendments to the Retention and Disposal Schedule as necessary, and
liaises with the State Records Office on such matters. 
 
Within the agency the position liaises with the Manager and Police
Historian, RMC on record keeping matters that may impact the WAPOL
Historical Society.  External to the Agency the position liaises with
the State Records Office and other conservation specialists.

Ultimately, the position will also assist the Agreement Manager of the
Service Agreement between WAPOL and the WAPHS meet reporting
obligations.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Applicants are asked to address the following nominated criteria only;

1. Experience in the use of records management systems.
2. Communication skills (written and verbal).
3. Analytical and problem solving skills.
4. Knowledge of archive functions and conservation principles.
Please note: For applicants who are short listed, the remaining
selection criteria listed in the Position Description Form may be
assessed at some stage during the selection process.

OTHER CONDITIONS

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above
vacancy, it may also be used to fill other identical vacancies
throughout the metropolitan area.  In addition to this, should the
successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position, then the
next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process.
Both of these options remain valid for a period of six (6) months from
the initial date of the appointment.

Integrity and criminal checks will be conducted if the recommended
applicant for this position is not a current WA Police employee. Any
relocation costs associated with appointment to this position may be the
responsibility of the successful applicant.

SUBSTANTIVE EQUALITY STATEMENT

The Western Australia Police is an Equal Opportunity Employer and
encourages Indigenous Australians, young people, people with
disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and women to
apply for positions within our agency. The Department also promotes
flexible family friendly work practices.

FOR FURTHER JOB RELATED INFORMATION

Please contact Mr John Layton on telephone number (08) 9222 1561 (not to
be contacted for job application packages).

APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS

Applicants are required to address the above four (4) selection
criteria, in no more than three (3) pages, and submit these along with a
current CV.

Applicants are to submit three (3) copies of their entire application
for this vacancy.

Please ensure Job Kit forms (refer attachment) are completed and
submitted along with your application.

Applications can either be hand delivered or posted to:

By Mail:        Police Staff Selection & Deployment
                Personnel Services Centre
                PO Box Z5273
                Perth St Georges Terrace WA 6831

By Hand:        Police Staff Selection & Deployment
                Personnel Services Centre
                4th Floor, Law Chambers Building
                573 Hay Street, Perth WA

Please mark your application 'CONFIDENTIAL - ADVERTISED VACANCY'

FAXED, EMAILED OR LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Application Packages and the Position Description Form can be downloaded
from www.jobs.wa.gov.au website.

Alternatively a complete package can be obtained by phoning (08) 9268
7895
 (24 hour answering machine).

CLOSING DATE: 4:00 PM MONDAY 21ST APRIL 2008
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