Current vacancies

eRecruitment enables applicants to:

• search for opportunities  
• download selection documentation
• identify the contact officer and closing date for each position
• submit a job application online
• access previous applications submitted through eRecruitment

Only the following people will be able to view your application:

• you
• the selection panel responsible for assessing your application
• the Delegate (the National Archives' manager who has the authority to approve selection decisions)
• the People Management and Development section (who manage recruitment for the National Archives).

When you submit an application through eRecruitment:

• You will receive an email advising that your application has been received.
• If your application is incomplete, you will receive an email reminder 3 days before the closing date.
• If you have been selected for further assessment, you will receive an email notification.
• If you have been successful, you will receive written advice from the Archives about your promotion, engagement or movement. You will also receive the forms and other information required prior to your start date.
• If you are unsuccessful, you will receive notification and an offer to receive feedback from the selection panel.

Go to eRecruitment and identify a job for which you'd like to apply. Choose ‘Start New Application’. You will be prompted to enter your full name, email address and a password. The system will assign you a logon ID, which you should retain along with your password.

Your logon ID and password allow you to:

• apply for jobs
• access your current application and any previous applications
• change your personal details

If you have already registered with eRecruitment and have a logon ID and password you must click on the 'Access Existing Application' if you want to apply for a new job.

Forget your ID and password?

If you forget your logon ID and password, the system will ask you to enter your email address and will email your logon ID and password to you. You can then access eRecruitment and continue with your application.

If you do not have access to the internet you can still apply for a job using hard copy. Please type your application and mail or deliver it to:

The Recruitment Officer
National Archives of Australia
PO Box 7425
Canberra Mail Centre ACT 2610

The National Archives treats personal information as confidential.

The Privacy Act 1988 is the key law designed to protect your rights and prevent misuse of personal information collected by Australian Government agencies. Information received by the National Archives is protected from unauthorised use and disclosure by virtue of specific provisions in the Crimes Act 1914, Public Service Act 1999 and the Public Service Regulations 1999.

Your personal information will not be disclosed unless the law permits it or your permission is given.

While eRecruitment provides a secure environment for your application, you should be aware there are inherent risks associated with the transmission of information via the internet.