Audiovisual Conservation Specialist

2 weeks ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia National Film and Sound Archive of Australia Full time
About the Role:

The National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA) is seeking an Audiovisual Conservation Specialist to join its Conservation and Collection Management Section. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that preserves and conserves Australia's audiovisual heritage.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Prepare and preserve physical audiovisual collections for digitisation, curatorial, and access programs.
  • Conduct research and analysis of audiovisual materials to ensure their preservation and accessibility.
  • Develop and maintain policies and procedures for the conservation and preservation of audiovisual materials.
  • Provide technical advice and training to Conservation staff and internal clients.
Selection Criteria:
  1. Relevant tertiary qualifications in cultural heritage conservation, audiovisual archiving, or equivalent experience working in a collecting institution, archive, or audio-visual industry.
  2. Aptitude for attention to detail for technical tasks.
About the Team:

The Conservation team is part of the Conservation and Collection Management Section of the Collection Preservation Branch. The team conducts an extensive work program providing a range of activities for the preservation and ongoing care of the audiovisual, documents, and artefacts collection.

What We Offer:
  • Diverse and inclusive work environment.
  • Training and development opportunities.
  • Generous leave and flexible working arrangements.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Competitive salary and 15.4% superannuation.
Cultural Values:

The NFSA is an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants. We prioritize the development of a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture through shared actions and behaviours that align with our strategy and direction.

This empowers our employees to effectively contribute to our goals. The National Film and Sound Archive of Australia is committed to ensuring a child-safe and child-friendly environment.



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