• Full time role
• Be part of Australia’s oldest independent school
• Play an integral role in the preservation of our School’s history

ABOUT THE ROLE

An opportunity is available for a passionate historian or archivist with an interest in managing and curating museum collections to join The King’s School as School Historian.

As custodian of the School’s history and heritage, the School Historian will manage the School’s extensive collection of records and artifacts spanning the almost 200-year history of the School. A key focus over the next seven years is the preparation and conduct of events and activities linked to the School’s bicentenary in 2031. As the King’s School Archivist, the role ensures that records that have value as authentic evidence of administrative, corporate, cultural and intellectual activity are made, kept and used.

In this role, you will:

• Develop and deliver engaging history and heritage programs for students of all ages.

• Manage and maintain the school's archives and historical collections.

• Collaborate with the Marketing Team to coordinate heritage-related events, exhibitions, and commemorations.

• Collaborate with teaching staff to integrate historical themes into the curriculum.

• Foster a sense of pride and understanding of the school's history and traditions within the community.

• Oversee the preservation and documentation of school artifacts, records, and memorabilia.

• Engage with alumni to enrich the school's historical narrative.

ABOUT YOU

The School values humility, honesty, respect, responsibility, integrity, compassion, excellence and gratitude. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned with these values.

To be successful in this role you will need to be able to demonstrate how you meet the following criteria:

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications or proven industry experience in Archives, Records, Information Management or History
• Membership of, or qualifications applicable to become a recognised professional or accredited professional member of the Australian Society of Archivists will be highly regarded
• Understanding of industry guidelines and best practices in archival management
• Experience with database management
• Demonstrated experience in digital records management
• Effective planning and development skills, including the ability to prioritise workload and manage competing demands
• Demonstrated experience with MS Office Suite, strong written communication and social media skills
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• A passion for history and education, with a creative approach to program development.
• Experience working in a school environment is an advantage but not essential.

ABOUT US

The King’s School, Australia's oldest independent school, is a Christian community that seeks to make an outstanding impact for the good of society. The staff at King's are supportive and enthusiastic professionals, who respect the Christian ethos of the School and contribute in a way that balances the needs of the School and the staff's unique talents and interests. Our team is focused on developing Global Thought Leaders through developing Academic Excellence with Character Development in the context of Christian Community.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this position, please submit a resume and brief covering letter (no longer than two pages) which addresses:

a) the reason for your interest
b) how your skills and experience suit the role

To access the position description and/or to find out more information about the role please visit the King’s careers page.

The King's School has a zero-tolerance policy for child abuse and is committed to promoting child safety, the wellbeing of children and protecting children from abuse. To ensure the safeguarding of our students, all employees must have a current Employee Working with Children Check before commencing work. In addition, included throughout the recruitment process are checks of suitability for employment with children.

Applications close 15 November 2024.
for a confidential discussion, please contact People & Culture at employment@kings.edu.au.