Local History Collection Project Officer

2 days ago

Perth, Australia City of Perth Full time

City Culture | Community Development
- **$93,915 - $99,473 per annum, plus superannuation**:

- **Full time, 12 month fixed term contract**:

- **CBD Location**

As the capital city of Western Australia, the City of Perth is a Local Government that is ambitious for the future. To achieve our aims, we recruit the very best people who understand the City exists to enable and deliver the aspirations of the community.

**The Opportunity**

The City of Perth is seeking a suitably qualified person with experience managing historical collections to undertake a review and document the City’s Local History Collection. The role will assess, organise and catalogue the collection with a view to determining opportunities for the collection’s location, accessibility and use into the future.

Reporting to the Alliance Manager, Arts and Culture within our City Culture team, your responsibilities will primarily include:

- Evaluate the City of Perth Local History Collection (both physical and digital). Ensure accurate cataloguing, classification, and documentation of collection items, addressing any existing backlogs;
- Review digital records and files to map Local History Collection items and consolidate stored information;
- Develop methods for searching stored information about collection items;
- Review other records related to the Collection (e.g., card catalogues) and assess their relevance and reliability in relation to the Collection's operations; and
- Develop and document recommendations for procedures relating to the future care and use of the Collection.

**About You**

To succeed in this role, you will possess:

- Previous experience working with a local history collection or archives, within a library or other institution;
- Tertiary qualifications recognised by the Australian Library and Information Association and/or equivalent experience in a relevant field;
- Strong knowledge of records management, cataloguing, archiving standards and procedures, and conservation techniques; and
- Experience using Microsoft suite, collection management systems, databases and library software systems.

Above all, you will live our values of Commitment, Teamwork, Courage and Respect that allow us to come together to lead and support the community.

Please view the attached Application Pack to learn more about the role and working at the City.

**Eligibility**

To be eligible to work for us, you will need to demonstrate:

- A right to work in Australia (e.g. a birth certificate, current passport or current visa); and
- A satisfactory National Police Clearance (dated within 3 months).

**How to Apply**

When prompted, please submit: your current resume; a cover letter that concisely addresses the Selection Criteria; and any relevant qualifications or certifications. Remember, less is more

**The Application Process**

Applications for this position will close at **5PM AWST on Sunday 29 September 2024**. Applications may be considered, and interviews conducted prior to, the closing date.

Applicants may also be considered for similar positions within the City of Perth.

For further information please contact Bill Seager, Coordinator Cultural Heritage Services, 94613404.

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