Archivists, Curators and Records Managers
Unit Group
ANZSCO CODE - 2242

In Australia and New Zealand:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

• evaluating and preserving records for administrative, historical, technical change management, legal, evidential and other purposes
• maintaining record-keeping systems, indexes, guides and procedures for archival research and for the retention and destruction of records
• identifying and classifying specimens and objects, and arranging restoration work
• examining items and arranging examinations to determine condition and authenticity
• designing and revising data collection forms
• analysing the record-keeping, policy and procedural, needs of organisations, and translating these into record management systems
• maintaining record management systems and record forms, and advising on their usage
• controlling access to confidential information, and recommending codes of practice and procedures for accessing records