Assistant Director Audiovisual and Photographic (Affirmative Measures)Australian Institute of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Studies
$110,115 - $120,025 + 15.4% superannuation
The Collection Management Program sits within the Collection Services Group. Collection Management consists of the Audiovisual and Photographic Unit and the Print and Published Unit.
Key operational activities of the program include cataloguing, accessioning, and describing the AIATSIS Audiovisual, Photographic, Manuscript and Published collections to enhance discoverability of, and access to, these collections for all Australians.
Collection Management works closely with the Collection Development and Care; the Collection Preservation and Digitisation; and, the Collection Access teams to support the discoverability and accessibility of the AIATSIS collection for all Australians.
About the Role
The Assistant Director, Audiovisual (AV) and Photographic Unit is a key leadership position within the Collection Management program. The Assistant Director will work collaboratively with the broader leadership group to achieve the goals of the program and the organisation, including making the AIATSIS collection discoverable and accessible in culturally appropriate ways. The Assistant Director will be solution-focused, show initiative, practice sound judgement, think strategically and have a positive approach to their work. We welcome applications from people with knowledge and experience in collection development and management, cataloguing and metadata standards, accessioning, arrangement and description of collection material, collection care and library and collection management systems, project management, and/or copyright and Indigenous Cultural Intellectual Property (ICIP) rights. Key responsibilities of the role include:
Managing and leading the operation of the unit, including undertaking detailed administration and reporting, resource management, staff management and development, recruitment, and unit planning.Taking responsibility for the performance and outputs of the unit.Working collaboratively with unit staff and peers, be innovative and lead projects to successful outcomes.Providing leadership and develop productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.Taking a leading role in the research, development and implementation of policies, procedures, projects and strategies.Providing high level expert/specialist advice on professional, technical and administrative matters in relation to the AIATSIS collection in accordance with corporate, program and project goals, as well as providing written reports, statistics, submissions and complex correspondence.Working effectively at the Executive level of the Australian Public Service.Cultural Capability
The ideal candidate will demonstrate cultural capability to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people by:
Understanding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander business within the agency and the outcomes the agency is responsible for delivering.Having an authentic and respectful interest in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, policy, and implementation matters.Engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees in a sensitive and equitable manner.Working in genuine partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to achieve shared outcomes.Our Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will come with the skills, experience and attributes shown below:
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of collection development and management principles within a cultural institution or community organisation, particularly in relation to the appropriate care and management of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural and heritage materials, including an understanding of copyright legislation, Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property Rights, Indigenous cultural protocols and related cultural safety issues.Proven ability to manage change, competing priorities and strategic directions, with the ability to deliver high quality projects and outcomes, as well as the ability to deal with uncertainty positively and flexibly.Strong leadership and management skills, including the ability to supervise, inspire and motivate staff, as well as building team capacity through coaching, performance feedback and management, and creating career development opportunities.Demonstrated ability to communicate with influence, in writing and verbally, to advise, liaise and effectively and respectfully negotiate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.Prior experience engaging and collaborating with key stakeholders, both internal and external, to achieve the goals of the program and organisation, with the ability to develop and implement operational activities and projects that align with organisational objectives.Identify and use resources wisely.Experience undertaking research and providing analysis, guidance and briefing on complex matters as well as the ability to develop policy and procedures.What we offer Great salary conditions15.4% SuperannuationCompetitive leave entitlements, including 20 days annual leave, 18 days personal leave, Cultural, ceremonial and NAIDOC leave, up to 18 weeks parental leave, and the ability to purchase extra leave.Paid leave during end of year shutdownHealth benefits including, reimbursements for health promotion activities, eye health and flu vaccinations.For eligible employees, generous study leave, course fee and materials assistance, to undertake relevant accredited study.This is an Affirmative Measures opportunity
This position will be filled using the Affirmative Measure provision, which allows for the targeted recruitment of Indigenous Australians into the Australian Public Service. The vacancy is only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. The filling of this employment opportunity is intended to constitute an Affirmative Measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975.
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