• A unique opportunity to work with nationally significant collections
  • Expand your skills as you work with collection items, digitisation technology, metadata, rights management and Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP)
  • Join a dynamic team in a supportive and enjoyable workplace environment
The National Library is one of several agencies within the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts portfolio.

The Library’s role, as defined by the National Library Act 1960, is to ensure that documentary resources of national significance relating to Australia and the Australian people, as well as significant non-Australian library materials, are collected, preserved and made accessible either through the Library itself or through collaborative arrangements with other libraries and information providers.
As a world leading library, the National Library of Australia offers an innovative and collaborative workplace where exceptional collaborators team players and technical specialists can flourish. As part of the Library’s team, you will help support organisational reform, working collaboratively with your team to shape the Library’s future.

The National Library is seeking to fill an ongoing Senior Administration Officer APS 4 role in the Digitisation Projects section of the Collaboration Branch.?

THE ROLE
The Senior Administration Officer is part of a team that digitises collection material to provide access to collections for all Australians through Trove. This is a hands-on role that supports digitisation projects and works across a range of work priorities including:?
• Physical preparation of collection material by adhering to collection care and digitisation standards, including periods of repetitive work on large volumes of manuscript items.?
• Liaison with senior decision makers regarding basic assessments of collection material to identify rights issues and Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property content. ?
• Collaboration with colleagues on complex and detailed project management processes including documentation, targets, quality assurance and timeframes.?

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR?
The Digitisation Projects team is motivated, and delivery focused with high standards of quality to meet digitisation targets. Our ideal candidate will:?
• Be self-motivated and happy to work both independently and collaboratively.?
• Have excellent attention to detail.?
• Be proficient in large Excel spreadsheets with capacity to work within the National Library’s various bespoke management systems.?
• Be flexible and adaptable to changing work priorities.?
• Work to meet deadlines and confidently ask questions or raise concerns.?
• Independently liaise with internal stakeholders adhering to section guidelines and processes for consistent and efficient outcomes.?

Our machines do the scanning, but our people make it possible.??

Are you someone who has a passion for cultural heritage and a desire to join a team making collections digitally accessible for all Australians?? Do you prefer a clear separation of work and home life, and are happy to work onsite at the National Library building in the national triangle? Are you curious about copyright and other rights matters to determine access to collection material??

If you enjoy working with unique collection materials, are process driven and have a keen eye for detail, then this role is for you! ??
It is desirable for applicants to have relevant experience with digitisation of heritage materials and experience in archival arrangement and description.

We encourage and welcome applications from people with disability, First Nations Peoples, those from the LGBTIQA+ community, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those in the veteran community and mature age people.

Please read the role statement to learn more about the Branch, Section and role. The Candidate Pack contains details on eligibility requirements, the contact officer and how to apply.
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30/04/2024

Jennifer Thompson

[email protected]

Full Time
Canberra
ACT
APS 4

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