Archivist – Design Integrity, Special Collections
Department of Parliamentary Services
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Australia
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Salary
💰 A$101,168 - A$113,706 per year
About the role
- undertake duties in accordance with the agreed standards for the specified classification
- Provide specialist skills in the management of physical and digital collections belonging to the APH Archive, including assessment, selection, control, description and storage
- Support the conservation and preservation of both physical and digital collections by managing risk and providing advice
- Work closely with the Architectural Historian on matters relating to the design integrity of Australian Parliament House
- Assist in the administration of core information management systems, including the Digital Asset Management System (Fotoware) and the Collection Management System (Vernon CMS)
- Assist in setting work priorities within a team and providing training and guidance to staff
- Work as a key member of a team, utilising skills in collection development, strategic planning, problem-solving, and decision-making to resolve complex issues
- Develop/review policies, workflows, procedures and guidelines for the development, preservation and management of a mixed archival collection, consistent with organisational and operational goals
- Communicate with influence both orally and in writing, to liaise and negotiate internally and externally for the successful delivery of services and products
Requirements
- experience in the acquisition, description, management and preservation of physical and digital collections
- experience in the design and manufacture of textiles, carpets, stonework, timber, and furnishings would be highly desirable
- demonstrable experience with Vernon or a similar CMS is essential
- good attention to detail, research and problem-solving skills
- understanding of archival descriptive metadata standards and best practice information management practices
- ability to provide leadership by supporting, managing, and mentoring a small team
- strong communication skills, flexibility, and the ability to form and maintain effective relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
Benefits
- flexible working arrangements can be negotiated in accordance with our Enterprise Agreement and the operational needs of the roles
- ongoing opportunities to learn and develop new capabilities
- a competitive remuneration package
- free on-site parking
- free gym membership and access to recreational facilities available at APH
- childcare (pending availability), banking services, post office, value-for-money dining options and more available at APH.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
management of physical collectionsmanagement of digital collectionsassessment of collectionsselection of collectionscontrol of collectionsdescription of collectionsstorage of collectionspreservation of collectionsarchival descriptive metadata standardsinformation management practices
Soft Skills
attention to detailresearch skillsproblem-solving skillsleadershipmentoringcommunication skillsflexibilityrelationship buildingteamworkstrategic planning