Digital and Archival Information Assistant
Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney
- Support the preservation and accessibility of the Archdiocese’s digital and physical records
- Full-time opportunity within a specialist Archives and Information Services team
- Purpose-driven role supporting the mission and governance of the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney
About Us
The Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney (the Archdiocese) is made up of more than 125 Parishes, ecclesial movements, lay communities and ethnic chaplaincies. As well as nurturing the spiritual lives of the hundreds of thousands of Catholics, the Archdiocese supports thousands more in the local community through health and aged care, education, welfare and community services.
As an organisation, we are guided by our Mission, Vision & Values and are committed to supportive, respectful and ethical behaviour, with a dedication to justice, fairness and outreach to those in need.
Why work for the Archdiocese?
As well as serving the Sydney community, the Archdiocese is committed to providing its employees with a healthy blend of work, family and personal life. We seek to provide flexible and accommodating work options that support our people in balancing their professional and personal commitments. To enhance this commitment, we also provide a provide a range of additional paid and unpaid leave options, professional development and study support, and extra paid time off between Christmas and New Year’s.
About the role
The Digital and Archival Information Assistant provides hands-on support across digital archives and records management activities, ensuring the effective management, preservation, accessibility, and integrity of both digital and physical records.
Reporting to the Digital and Archival Information Services Manager, this role supports internal information systems such as SharePoint and iManageRM (Records Manager), assists with data migration from legacy systems, and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives across archives and records processes.
You will assist with digitisation projects, metadata capture, classification and indexing, records retrieval and refiling, and responses to internal and external research enquiries. The role also supports appraisal, retention, and disposal activities in line with Archdiocesan policies and Information & Archives standards.
This is a full-time position based in Leichhardt, working as part of a collaborative and professional specialist team.
About You
You are a detail-oriented and methodical professional with an interest or background in archives, records management, or information services. Ideally, you bring experience working with digital and/or physical records and have a sound understanding of information management systems, processes, and standards.
You work well both independently and as part of a team, manage competing priorities effectively, and approach your work with discretion and professionalism. You are comfortable working with internal stakeholders, researchers, and ICT colleagues and take pride in delivering high-quality, client-focused service.
You are aligned with the ethos and values of the Catholic Church and are committed to confidentiality, integrity, and responsible stewardship of information. Qualifications in records management, archives, library, or information studies (or working towards them) will be highly regarded.
Enquiries and Application Process
A full position description can be accessed here or by emailing your request to [email protected]
Applications should be sent in confidence to [email protected] and should include a resume and cover letter. Your cover letter must address how your skills, knowledge, experience and personal attributes align with each of the Key Requirements of the role as outlined above.
Applications close 7 March 2026
- Applicants must have unrestricted work rights in Australia.
- The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
- Only candidates whose applications will be progressed will be contacted.
- The Archdiocese is wholly committed to ensuring the safety, well-being and dignity of all children and adults at risk, and acknowledges its important legal, moral and spiritual responsibility to create a safe and nurturing environment for those children and adults at risk. The Archdiocese has a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse. You are encouraged to read the Archdiocese Commitment Statement and Safeguarding Policy.
Additionally, the Archdiocese is committed to continuous improvement to assess and address the risk of modern slavery in its operations and supply chains and to report annually on these actions in the form of a Modern Slavery Statement.
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