Disk Imaging Assistant

Preserve digital history, one disk at a time
Part-time (0.2), fixed-term (until December 2026) position at our Hawthorn campus
HEW 5 salary + 17% super and staff benefits

About the Role We're looking for a Disk Imaging Assistant to join Swinburne's Digital Heritage Lab.
This part-time 0.2 FTE role (one day a week) is ideal for someone wanting flexible work to complement study, research, or other professional commitments.
In this role, you'll help preserve Australia's digital heritage as part of the ARC LIEF-funded project "The Australian Emulation Network Phase 2 – Extending the Reach." You'll create disk images of vintage software, build legacy environments for the Emulation as a Service Infrastructure (Eaa SI) platform, and take part in outreach with artists, training them in how to image and preserve their own materials.
We're seeking someone with knowledge of digital preservation practices, experience imaging floppy and optical disks, and familiarity with vintage operating systems such as DOS, early Windows, classic Mac OS, Commodore or Amiga.
An interest in digital art and cultural heritage will be highly valued.
This is a rare opportunity to gain hands-on experience in digital preservation while enjoying the balance of a flexible, part-time role.
About You To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

An understanding of digital/software preservation practices and why stabilising at-risk media matters.
Experience imaging floppy and optical disks with tools like Applesauce.
Ability to follow workflows, document processes, and manage the data produced.
Familiarity with vintage operating systems (DOS, Windows 3.11, Windows 98, Mac OS7, Mac OS9, Commodore, Amiga).
Experience with Emulation-as-a-Service Infrastructure and vintage file formats.
A genuine interest in digital art and culture.
The ability to train and share knowledge with others.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a relevant Arts or technical discipline.
Relevant work experience or a combination or relevant work experience and education/training.

About Swinburne University of Technology Swinburne's strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges.
We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship.
We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research.

What We Offer You

Work your way with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options and generous parental leave to support a balanced lifestyle.

Exclusive staff discounts, including discounted Medibank health insurance, 50% off Swinburne courses and other partner offers.
Swinburne offers 17% super and salary packaging options, including car leasing and extra super contributions.

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Applications Close: Sunday 21 September 2025, at 11.00pm
Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.
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As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world.
Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.
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