Job Description

• Grade 6
• Fixed Term (24 months)
• FTE 0.8 to 1.0
• North Melbourne location

About PROV

Public Record Office Victoria (PROV) is the archives of the State Government of Victoria. We hold around 100kms of hard copy records and 600,000 digital records dating from 1836 right up to the present day.

Our impressive collection includes records of immigration and shipping, criminal trials and prisons, premiers and governors, royal commissions, boards of inquiry, wills and probates and much more. These records hold stories of the key events and decisions that have shaped the history of the State of Victoria. 

Established under the Public Records Act 1973 our objectives are to:

• issue and advise on standards regulating the creation, maintenance and security of public records
• preserve public records of permanent value
• ensure that the archives are accessible

About the role

The Assistant Director, Government Services is responsible for the strategic management and leadership of the Government Services team.

Critical to the role is the delivery of PROV's strategic objectives including a vision for building strong relationships across government, seeking and leveraging strategic opportunities, leading effective regulatory and preservation programs for records of the State and inspiring, leading and managing a motivated and professional team.

This role is a member of the PROV Executive team and is responsible for delivering the outcomes set out in Strategic and Business Plans while acting as a role model for our values and behaviours.

The incumbent has an integral role in raising PROV's profile by building positive networks with key stakeholders and is expected to represent PROV across senior levels of Victorian Government and at professional and industry committees and forums.

About you

As our ideal candidate you will:

• Strong understanding of data or information management principles
• Strong understanding of the nuances of the public sector environment
• Experience in managing teams
• Experience in managing budgets/financial delegation
• Formal qualification in a relevant technical discipline

Why join us

• Focus on best practice
• Positive and collaborative environment
• An emphasis on work/life balance
• Holistic approach to employee engagement

How to apply

We believe in inclusiveness, diversity and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workforce is a reflection of our community. We encourage people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for our vacancies including Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) people, people of any age or gender, people who identify as LGBTIQA+ or people with a disability.

Applications should include a cover letter, resume and written response to the questionnaire.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on the ad.

Probity requirements:

The preferred candidate will be required to undertake the following probity requirements: reference checks, pre-employment conduct screening, identity and right to work check plus a police check.

All offers of employment will be subject to the successful completion of relevant probity requirements.

In addition, as this role has access to PROTECTED level data the successful candidate must pass a baseline security clearance. Please note Australian Citizenship is a requirement for a baseline security clearance.