Are you interested in working in a field at the crossroads of cultural heritage, data and technology? National Archives of Australia is now accepting applications for our Digital Archiving Graduate Cadet Program, looking for future digital archivists to join our organisation in 2027. The National Archives’ Digital Archiving Graduate Cadet Program is an opportunity to continue professional study while getting hands-on experience in the management of digital records that define Australia’s past and shape its future.
While working part-time (equivalent of 3 days a week) at National Archives, the Digital Archiving Cadet will be supported to complete the Graduate Certificate in Digital Archiving from Charles Sturt University. Learning will be completed remotely with a 50% loading (2 subjects per semester, over two semesters). All course fees will be fully covered by the National Archives as part of the cadetship program. The study component of the cadetship is online and is to be completed outside of working hours at the National Archives.
The successful cadets will undertake three rotations during the eleven-month program, primarily in the Government Information & Collection Management and Access & Public Engagement branches. During the rotations, the successful cadets will build practical skills and experience in a range of roles, with an emphasis on digital archiving. At the successful completion of the cadetship, a full-time, ongoing role will be offered to the cadets at APS4 level.