The National Film and Sound Archive (NFSA)
Posted : 11 / 11 / 2024
Closing Date : 24 / 11 / 2024
Salary : $64,275.00 - $71,587.00
Job Type : Ongoing / Non-ongoing; Full time
Job Category : Arts, Culture, Media, Marketing
About the National Film and Sound Archive
The National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA) is Australia's audiovisual archive, telling the national story by collecting, preserving and sharing audiovisual media.
About the Team
The Collection Digitisation Section is a part of Collection Preservation Branch.
They are responsible for the digital preservation of historical film, video, audio, documents and artefacts held within the national collection.
The Opportunity
The Digitisation Officer undertakes digitisation activities assisting in the preservation and accessibility of the national audio-visual collection.
Job Description
Under general supervision, this position is responsible for delivering the following functions:
Operate a range of audiovisual equipment, both obsolete and contemporary, and perform routine tasks and operation of ancillary equipment.
Perform routine digitisation tasks using a range of capture / playback equipment and postproduction software.
Use digital file-based systems and manage the files through a media asset management system, focusing on quality assurance.
Ensure the safe handling and management of fragile and unique collection material, and assist in establishing and improving processes.
Perform general administrative duties which include maintaining media data records and entering quality assurance information.
Selection Criteria
The successful candidate will demonstrate their capacity against the following:
Knowledge of conservation, fragile and deteriorated collection items or audiovisual content.
Knowledge of digital preservation processes including a solutions-based approach to troubleshooting.
Proven ability to work both individually and in a team within a fast-paced environment.
Well-developed written and oral communication skills.
Desired Skills and Experience
Relevant tertiary degree or technical qualifications and/or equivalent experience in an industry, technical and/or cultural environment.
How to Apply
When applying, please address the details in the Key Responsibilities and Selection Criteria by outlining in 500 words or less how your skills and experience demonstrate that you would be our ideal candidate.
Your current resume is also to be included in your application.
To be eligible for this position you must:
Be an Australian Citizen.
Satisfactorily complete an Australian Federal Police National Police Check.
What we offer you
We provide a diverse, inclusive, and supportive work environment with access to:
Great training and development opportunities.
Generous leave and flexible working arrangements.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Rewards and recognition initiatives.
Cultural Values
We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants.
At the NFSA, we prioritize the development of a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture.
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