Working for us provides the opportunity, directly and indirectly, to assist members of the community and make a real and lasting impact on the national archival collection.
Being a small agency enables our employees to make meaningful connections with each other whilst making valued contributions to the National Archives’ mission.
The benefits available for our employees include:
Employee benefits are detailed in our Enterprise Agreement 2024–27.
APS employees receive a generous 15.4% employer superannuation contribution.
Allowances can be paid in addition to salary in particular circumstances: including higher duties, travel assistance, restriction duty allowance, motor vehicle allowance and First Aid Officer allowance.
Salary packaging is available to employees on a salary sacrifice basis, including for extra superannuation contributions.
To help you balance work requirements and family responsibilities we support our employees with a range of flexible employment conditions such as:
Full-time employees receive 18 days leave per year to help you manage work against illness, injury and caring responsibilities.
Employees receive paid time off for the working days between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day (in accordance with their Ordinary Hours of Work).
We have offices in each state and territory. View our locations.
We offer generous financial and leave assistance for employees completing eligible study relevant to our business needs.
We focus on growing your capability with leadership programs, coaching and mentoring, studies assistance, professional skills training and seminars. Our career development page provides more information.