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Information Awareness Week

Wednesday, 18 March 2026

Information Awareness Week unites industry practitioners across the globe. Notably, this event welcomes all professionals, irrespective of their association memberships, fostering a truly inclusive environment.

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Branch Meeting /

QLD Branch: New and Emerging Professionals Event

Thursday, 04 Jun 2026
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Brisbane Students, recent graduates and new professionals! You are invited to a networking event to chat with records and archives professionals.  This evening is open to members and non-members. The more the merrier! PLEASE NOTE that this is a self funded event.  (Look out for the ASA flag on the table)
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A life in Archives: Honouring the legacy of Dr Peter Orlovich

Tuesday, 09 Jun 2026
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM ONLINE / PARKES Organised by the National Archives of Australia and presented by the Australian Society of Archivists, A Life in Archives: Honouring the Legacy of Dr Peter Orlovich recognises the outstanding career and contributions of Dr Peter Orlovich, a pioneering figure in Australian archival education and practice. Dr Orlovich established Australia’s first graduate training course for archivists at the University of New South Wales and made significant contributions to archival training, community archives, and local history throughout his career.
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SIG Meeting /

SA Independent School Archvies SIG Professional Development Event Term 2, 2026

Wednesday, 17 Jun 2026
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Stonyfell Professional Development Term 2 Event at St Peter's Girls School and Archives
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Archives & Manuscripts

Vol 52 No 1 (2024)
Special Issue: Research and Practice
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Lead Archivist Institutional Archives

Job Description

Powerhouse Museum is looking for a Lead Archivist – Institutional Archives to take ownership of the museum’s institutional archives; ensuring they are accessible, well-managed and preserved to the highest standards. This is a hands-on, specialist role where you’ll lead archival projects, provide expert advice, and support research, exhibitions and programs across the organisation.

POSITION TYPE: Full-time

ORGANISATION: Powerhouse

LOCATION: Ultimo, NSW

FLEXIBLE OPTIONS: No     REMOTE OPTIONS: No

SALARY OR PAY RANGE: $103,089 - $116,968, plus Super & annual leave loading

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 14/06/2026

ABOUT Powerhouse: Powerhouse Museum is located at the intersection of arts, design, science, and technology and plays a critical role in engaging communities with contemporary ideas and issues. It is the custodian of more than half a million objects of national and international significance and is considered one of the finest and most diverse collections in Australia. We are undertaking a landmark $1.3 billion infrastructure renewal program, led by the creation of Powerhouse Parramatta; expanded research and public facilities at Powerhouse Castle Hill; the heritage revitalisation of the iconic Powerhouse Ultimo; and the ongoing operation of Sydney Observatory.

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