Admin/collection Assistant Officer

2 weeks ago


Campbell, Australia Australian War Memorial Full time

A Drivers Licence is required as the occupant of the role will need to move collection items between Memorial campuses.

The occupant will also be required to work in low temperature storage repositories in accordance with Memorial standards.

This position may entail working with potentially distressing and culturally sensitive material.

Core Responsibilities

  • Undertake administrative support, collection documentation and project tasks as required with an emphasis on continuous improvement in a service delivery environment.
  • Assist with the handling and movement of a wide range of objects, equipment and photographic/film collection material (prints; acetate, nitrate, polyester, film reels and glassplate negatives) as required.
  • Support the Memorial's use of PFS content against various activities such as eSales, exhibitions, publications and projects using Memorial systems such as the CMS (Collection Management System), DAMS (Digital Asset Management System), Piction (online sales) and Sharepoint.
  • Abide by and further the principles and practices of Work Health and Safety, taking reasonable care for personal health and safety and ensuring that acts or omissions do not adversely affect the health and safety of other persons.
This vacancy will be filled for a period of up to 30 June 2023

How to Apply:

  • A response addressing the Selection Criteria (maximum 2 pages)
  • Current Resume
Applications should be submitted in WORD (.doc ) or.
PDF. by
11:59 PM on
Tuesday, 24 January 2023.

For further information on the
position, please call the **Contact Officer: Lauren Hewitt,

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