Collection Management Archivist

1 week ago

Brisbane, Australia Queensland Government Full time

**We are looking for a Collection Management Archivist to join the First Nations Strategy team in this exciting and rewarding role.

This role will maintain and grow the Queensland State Archives' collection and enhance discoverability by undertaking complex arrangement and description and related activities of First Nations records.

You will work in a small and dynamic team and engage with a range of internal and external stakeholders.

In this role you will:
Improve discoverability of First Nations records through metadata enhancement.
Perform complex research, analysis and manipulation of collection management data.
Work across QSA, undertaking detailed arrangement and description activities of archival records in line with Australian Series System and institutional standards.
Undertake projects under the First Nations Metadata Program.
Develop resources, including instructional videos and guides, to support community understanding of, and access to, the collection.
Promote an environment of strong customer service, collaboration and teamwork to achieve quality outcomes within agreed performance measures.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of services and resources.
Undertake any other duties as directed by the Discovery Lead, Manager and Director.

For further details about what the role entails and how you will be assessed, we encourage you to read the attached role description and talk to the contact officer.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/632325/25
Closing Date: Tuesday, 6 May 2025
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

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