Territory Records Advisory Council Member
Part-time Temporary
Closes: 13 February 2026
Classification: Board/Committee/Council
Position No: Territory Records Advisory Council
Directorate: Independent Statutory Offices including boards, tribunals and committees
Advertised (Gazettal date): 29 January 2026
Contact Officer: Dani Wickman on
tro@act.gov.au
or
(02) 6207 0194
Details: The Territory Records Act 2002 establishes the Territory Records Advisory Council, whose role is to advise the Director of Territory Records about:
- The development and review of standards and codes for agency records management;
- The disposal of agency records;
- The preservation of agency records about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage; and
- Issues relating to access to records that are open to public access under the Act.
Job description
The Territory Records Office is seeking expressions of interest from members of the community interested in being recommended for appointment to the Territory Records Advisory Council. There are currently four anticipated vacancies on the Council. Appointments to the Council are made by the Minister for the Public Service.
Members of the Council are appointed to represent the interests of particular groups. The anticipated vacancies are for individuals who can represent:
- Organisations interested in public administration, governance or public accountability.
- Entities interested in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage.
- Community associations interested in historical or heritage issues.
- Professional organisations interested in records management and archives.
For further details, please refer to the attached Position Description.
How to apply: To apply for appointment, please complete the Expression of Interest coversheet and attach:
- In no more than two pages, a statement of your relevant skills and experience, demonstrating your capacity to represent the interests of a particular group.
- A copy of your resume detailing your educational qualifications, relevant work experience and at least two referees who can make comment on your professional skills and abilities.
Coversheet and Expression of Interest should be forwarded to the Director of Territory Records at TRO@act.gov.au.
Further information on the role of the Territory Records Advisory Council is available on the Territory Records Office website – www.territoryrecords.act.gov.au or by contacting the Director of Territory Records.
For further information regarding how to apply, please visit the ACT Diversity Register Board here.
Applications should be submitted to the Director of Territory Records at TRO@act.gov.au.
Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.
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Career interest categories:
Boards, Committees and Tribunals