Government Archivist

Professional and administrative work in the selection, organisation, preservation, and protection of historical documents including a National Archives for the Nation. An employee in this class has the responsibility for the selection, arrangement, and organisation of records to be preserved for the archives for public record and also for deciding which records are to be destroyed. Work involves advising departmental and ministerial heads on matters pertaining to government archives. Work is performed with independent judgment in the development of work methods and is subject to review by an administrative superior for conformity with policy and the efficient management of the Archives through discussions and reports.