College Archivist

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Archivist to join our Marketing and Enrolments Team. 

The College Archivist is responsible for managing key College collections.

This includes both digital and non-digital material collections; publications, records, pictures, films etc. Management of materials is inclusive of classifying, storing and retrieval of College archival assets.  

The successful candidate must have excellent organisational and communication skills. They will possess flexibility to handle multiple tasks and the ability to prioritise their work, with professional attention to detail.  

Key Details 

• This is a part time, ongoing position 
• Working 2 days per week  (0.40 FTE /15.2 hours) working days negotiable 
  
• Commencing as soon as possible or by negotiation
• This position works during term time only and is entitled to 13 weeks annual leave
  
• This is a multi campus position but will predominantly be based at the Pakenham Campus. 
• This position requires a current employee WWCC and police check (issued within the last 3 months)  

Position Responsibilities 

• Manage and maintain the College archives and historical records.
  
• Provide archival images and historical content for publications, digital channels and marketing materials.
• Recommendation and administration of archive management software
  
• Maintenance of relevant documents
  
• Cataloguing of materials
  
• Management or storage areas and preservation of the collection items
  

Please click here to view the full position description for this role.

If you have any queries, please contact the HR Team via  job.applications@beaconhills.vic.edu.au

Why should you join Beaconhills?

• Inclusive and supportive community
• Access to an employee assistance program for you and your family
• Onsite electric car charging stations (Pakenham campus, coming soon to Berwick)
• Access to Professional Development courses (internal and external)
• Pakenham Campus located 42 minutes drive from Melbourne CBD via Monash Freeway
• Berwick Campus located 34 minutes drive from Melbourne CBD via Monash Freeway
• Free onsite parking
• Onsite child care available to staff (wait lists apply) 
• Join one of the largest solar-powered schools in Australia – we have 360kW of solar power now operating and 40% of our school is powered by electricity sourced from renewable solar

Benefits of working at Beaconhills

• Option to purchase an additional 2 weeks leave per year
• Gifted day Monday before Melbourne Cup Day public holiday
• 16 weeks parental leave allowance
• 15 days sick and carers leave per year
• Option to work from home 1 day per week (applicable roles only)
• 20 days of paid family violence leave
• 2 weeks of paid partner leave
• Salary packaging available

Applications

Please address your application to our Executive Principal, Mr Stephen McGinley.
Applications should include:

• A PDF version of your cover letter that addresses why you want to work at Beaconhills
• A PDF version of your resume detailing your qualifications and experience
• Contact details of three professional referees (minimum one line manager)

Applications close Tuesday 4 August 2026 at 9am, however all applications will be reviewed upon receipt and early applications are encouraged. 

Equal Opportunity and Child Safety Statement

Beaconhills College has zero tolerance for child abuse.  Beaconhills is a child safe employer and is committed to the welfare of children and their protection. Beaconhills College is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity principles and is committed to the principles of merit-based selection, equity, diversity and procedural fairness in our recruitment process. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for all positions at Beaconhills College. Please click here to view our Equal Opportunity and Child Safety Statement in full.