Organisation : St James' Church - King Street
Location : Sydney (Sydney CBD)
Work type : Part-time
Sector : Religion & Religious Groups
Salary type : Other
Application closing date : 31 Aug, 2022
About the organisation
Consecrated in 1824, as part of the major construction programme initiated by Governor Lachlan Macquarie, St James’ Church is now the oldest existing church building in the City of Sydney. It has been the venue for many historic events including the enthronement of the first, and only, Bishop of Australia, William Grant Broughton (for whom the church became his cathedral).
Through its history, St James’ has been a place of ministry to a diversity of people ranging from the Governor, military personnel, and convicts at its beginnings to a great array of people who work and live in the city today and those who come from the wider metropolitan area for Sunday worship.
About the role
St James’ is currently seeking a professional Honorary Archivist based in the Sydney CBD. The successful candidate will work as part of the St James’ Administration Team under the direction of the Rector and Wardens.
St James’ Church maintains its own archives that date back to the consecration of the church in 1824 and are create a unique collection dating from colonial times to the present. A team of volunteers assist with the maintenance and access to the collection under the direction of the Archivist.
The purpose of the position is to ensure that full and accurate records of all business transactions are created, managed, and retained for as long as is required for legal, administrative and research purposes and that the historical collection is maintained with best-practice, policies and procedures.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Honorary Archivist via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Religion_and_Religious_Groups
