Archivist

Brisbane Girls Grammar School

Brisbane Girls Grammar School establishes the educational foundation for girls and young women to contribute confidently to their world with wisdom, imagination, and integrity. One of Australia’s leading girls’ schools, Brisbane Girls Grammar School is an academically non-selective independent school, established in 1875 as one of Queensland’s original Grammar schools. The School’s curious, adventurous, and principled students are supported by a community of parents, alumnae and friends that values the finest traditions and aspirations in education.

About the Role

 The School is seeking an experienced Archivist to join our Library team and play a key role in preserving, developing and promoting the School’s rich history and cultural heritage.

 Reporting to the Senior Librarian, the Archivist will provide specialist expertise in archival and records management, with responsibility for the development, preservation, cataloguing, digitisation and promotion of the School Archive.

The collection includes publications, photographs, ephemera, the Fine Arts Collection, Honour Boards, audiovisual material and other significant records documenting the history of the School.

Working collaboratively across the School, you will:

• manage and develop the School’s archival collections in accordance with professional standards and best practice
• lead the acquisition, appraisal, description, preservation and digitisation of archival material
• support the ongoing development of the School’s digital preservation program
• provide archival research support to staff, students, alumnae and other members of the School community
• promote the Archive through exhibitions, displays, publications, events and learning activities
• contribute to the development of archival policies, procedures and collection strategies
• participate in Library services and initiatives as a member of the broader Library team.

This role is offered on a full-time, ongoing basis, commencing January 2027.

Further information about the role is available in the Position Description on the School's Careers website.

About You

You will be an experienced and passionate Archivist who is excited by the opportunity to care for and develop a significant historical collection dating back to 1875.

You will bring:

• demonstrated experience in archival or collection management
• knowledge of archival description, metadata and digital preservation practices
• strong research, organisational and information management skills
• excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
• the ability to work independently and collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders
• a high level of accuracy, initiative and attention to detail
• a genuine interest in history, heritage and the preservation of institutional memory.

Child Safety and Employment Requirements

Brisbane Girls Grammar School is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of every student in our care. The successful applicant will be required to comply with our Child Safety policies, Code of Conduct and child safety legislation

Applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Working with Children Check (Blue Card).

How to Apply

Please submit:

• A cover letter addressed to the Principal outlining your suitability for the role 
• A curriculum vitae
• Details of your education and qualifications
• Confirmation of Australian work rights 
• Professional referees.

Applications close: 9 am, Monday 31 August 2026.

Interviews may be conducted throughout the advertising period. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early.

For enquiries, please contact:
Brigitte Bickham, Human Resources Manager
T: 07 3332 1307

Please note: Only direct applications will be considered. We kindly request that no recruitment agency contact at this time.