Historical Collections Specialist

3 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeArchivist Full time $120,000 - $130,000
Job Title:

A preservation specialist role has become available within a prominent organization.

Job Description:

This position involves working with historical collections, ensuring they are catalogued, maintained and protected for future generations. Assembling, authenticating and archiving materials such as philatelic design artwork, stamp proofs, and heritage collections is a key responsibility.

Working closely with the Head of Information and Data Compliance, you will support the accurate documentation and transfer of items to the National Archives or appropriate secondary storage, while ensuring the integrity and completeness of our collection is upheld.

This is a unique opportunity to work with some of Australia's most iconic historical materials and contribute to the preservation of our national heritage.

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Build strong relationships with providers and regulators to support operational and commercial outcomes
  2. Ensure compliance with archiving and preservation regulations through timely, accurate documentation and reporting
  3. Monitor consumables and transport usage to support cost-effective delivery of archival services
  4. Identify opportunities to improve processes and preservation practices through innovation and stakeholder feedback
  5. Champion a culture of safety, compliance, and collaboration, supporting the One Team mindset and fostering pride in the organization's history
Requirements:

You are an organized and detail-oriented professional with a background in records or information management, passionate about preserving history and ensuring compliance.

You bring a strong understanding of archiving principles, including the proper preservation and transfer of historical collections in accordance with regulatory standards.

You'll be comfortable navigating a complex environment, balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders while maintaining focus on timely and compliant collection management.

Your excellent communication skills and collaborative approach will help you build strong working relationships both internally and externally, supporting transparency and sound decision-making.

Benefits:
  • Join one of the most culturally and linguistically diverse workforces in Australia, with people of all ages, genders and walks of life
  • Immerse yourself in the organizational values and culture, where every team member partakes in learning modules to understand their vital role

We believe our business should reflect the diverse communities we operate in and are proud to be an inclusive workplace for people from all walks of life.

We encourage applications from people of all ages, genders and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, People with Disability, LGBTQIA+ and Refugees.

About Us:

Our organization acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we operate, live and gather as employees.

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