Digital Collections Specialist

6 days ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia beBeeDigitisation Full time $64,275 - $71,587

Role Overview:

We are rebuilding our curatorial workforce and developing the capacity to digitise our collection at scale. This role will undertake digitisation activities, assisting in the preservation and accessibility of the national audio-visual collection.

This is a unique opportunity to work with historical film, video, audio, documents, and artefacts held within the national collection.

The successful applicant will be responsible for delivering the following functions:

  • Operating a range of audiovisual equipment, both obsolete and contemporary
  • Performing routine digitisation tasks using capture/playback equipment and postproduction software
  • Managing digital file-based systems and ensuring quality assurance to preserve high-quality digital media
  • Safely handling and managing fragile and unique collection material
Key Responsibilities:
  1. To operate a range of audiovisual equipment
  2. To perform routine digitisation tasks
  3. To manage digital file-based systems
  4. To safely handle and manage fragile and unique collection material

This role requires an interest in or experience working in an Audiovisual or Archive environment, as well as proven client service skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Selection Criteria:
  • Knowledge of conservation, fragile and deteriorated collection items or audiovisual content, equipment, and digital workflow procedures
  • Knowledge of digital preservation processes, including a solutions-based approach to troubleshooting
  • Ability to work individually and in a team within a fast-paced environment

This role offers a diverse, inclusive, and supportive work environment with access to training and development opportunities, generous leave, flexible working arrangements, and competitive salary and superannuation.

About the Opportunity:

This is a part-time role that will be based in Canberra and Mitchell in the ACT, with the possibility of extension. The successful applicant will be required to satisfactorily complete an Australian Federal Police National Police Check.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

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