Senior Digital Preservation Professional Wanted

1 week ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeDigitalPreservation Full time $114,830 - $125,735
Job Title:

Digital Preservation Specialist

About the Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for a Digital Preservation Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our digital preservation team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the long-term safekeeping of our digital collections.

Your Key Responsibilities
  • Create, operationalise, and monitor the implementation of a digital preservation framework and relevant policies for the library.
  • Operationalise and oversee the use of the FRED forensic data workstation to maximise its benefit.
  • Support the creation of standard operating procedures that incorporate innovative solutions for the long-term safekeeping of digital assets.
Key Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will have a strong understanding of contemporary digital preservation practices and principles of system integration. You will also have sound knowledge of scripting languages and experience working with standard file formats used for digital data (e.g., JPG, TIFF, WAV, PDF), the PREMIS framework, the OAIS model, preservation utilities such as JHOVE and DROID, and metadata standards such as XML, MARC, Dublin Core, METS, and EAD.

About You

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual who is passionate about digital preservation and has a strong commitment to delivering high-quality results. You will be a team player who is able to work collaboratively with colleagues across the library and other stakeholders.

What We Offer

We offer a range of benefits, including flexible working arrangements, opportunities for professional development, and a supportive and inclusive work environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to develop their skills and expertise in digital preservation and contribute to the success of our library.



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