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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, the cultural experience platforms of our time. The collection itself dates back to 1935, making it one of the world's oldest audiovisual collections. It is also one of the country's most used cultural collections, with around 125 million views of collection content each year. The NFSA is in a period of significant change. Following increased Government investment, the institution is in a process of digital transformation, establishing the NFSA as Australia's most dynamic and valued cultural organisation. We are rebuilding our curatorial workforce and developing the NFSA's capacity to digitise our collection at scale – to preserve it for the future, to make sure it can be discovered, and to share it with all Australians.
We continue to work on developing a stable, secure and future-proof workforce across our four physical sites based in Canberra and Mitchell in the ACT as well as in Sydney and Melbourne.
We are also undergoing a program of business improvement for many of our corporate systems to improve efficiency and reduce manual handling.
We are an ambitious organisation, and we aim to be an employer of choice within the Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums (GLAM) sector, providing exciting and challenging work, as well as favourable employment conditions and unique development opportunities for our staff.
About the Team The Collection Research and Development (RaD) team is part of Curatorial and Accessioning. The team is breaking ground in areas of contemporary audiovisual curatorial practice with proactive and targeted collection development, including Oral Histories and Traditions, and Social Video collecting initiatives. Underpinned by research and gap filling acquisition and activity, RaD is working in an exciting space with existing and new audiences and stakeholders, at the precipice of new audiovisual expressions and holistic curatorial methodologies, in accordance with NFSA's Strategic Direction.
The Opportunity The Curatorial Officer plays a key role in the day-to-day delivery of multiple collecting initiatives and curatorial projects within Collection Research and Development. Due to its location in Canberra, this role is an integral point of contact in the logistics and coordination of RaD projects, and central to assisting with new and ongoing collection-based work. The role also supports the delivery of the NFSA's Oral Histories and Traditions program. This role reports to the Melbourne-based Curator, Collection Research and Development.
The Curatorial Officer will have curatorial and collection experience and will celebrate the ambitious and rewarding challenges of archiving Australia's audiovisual history and creative expression, and embrace working within a new curatorial team focused on proactive acquisitions according to our strategic collecting priorities.
Job Description Key Responsibilities/Duties Provide administrative support for audiovisual contemporary collecting and commissioning programs, including the Oral Histories and Traditions program, that put people and community experiences first. Support the development of innovative approaches or frameworks for curatorial practice in an audiovisual collection context. Sort and handle audiovisual collection material (both analogue and digital) underpinned by curatorial principles. Contribute towards curatorial projects and acquisition programs in accordance with curatorial policy and practices which includes community outreach and maintaining relationships with stakeholders, negotiating lodgement of material and processing incoming acquisitions. Contribute to testing and implementing systems and technologies to support collecting initiatives. Undertake research and data gathering in the curatorial context of acquiring, processing, interpreting and presenting collection material. Selection Criteria Knowledge and proficiency with handling, coordinating and undertaking workflows for audiovisual collection material within an archival or museum context. Demonstrated experience in the principles of curatorial practice, including collection research, databases and systems, curatorial selection processes (as relates to collection acquisition), cataloguing and collection handling, and control of collection materials, with particular reference to analogue and born-digital audiovisual materials. Ability to undertake tasks with minimal supervision, manage workflows effectively and contribute to curatorial projects and strategic frameworks as identified. Ability to communicate effectively with sensitivity and respect and negotiate outcomes with internal and external stakeholders to deliver results. Demonstrated experience working within a collaborative curatorial team dynamic that demonstrates a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Desired Skills and Experience Relevant experience at a collecting institution and/or audiovisual industry. Library, Archive or Museum qualifications and/or other relevant tertiary studies. How to Apply When applying via our online e-recruitment system, please provide a written application addressing each Selection Criteria (no more than 2 pages total). Your current resume is also to be included in your application.
In addition to an application and your resume, the assessment process for this position may also include an interview and referee reports.
We welcome and encourage applications from people with disability, the LGBTIQ+ communities, from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Eligibility 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. Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP – a free counselling service for you and your family). A competitive salary, plus 15.4% superannuation. Rewards and recognition initiatives. Cultural Values We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants such as veterans, and people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA community members, individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions, as well as those from varied faith and cultural backgrounds. At the NFSA we prioritise the development of a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture through shared actions and behaviours that align with our strategy and direction. This empowers our employees to effectively contribute to our goals.
The National Film and Sound Archive of Australia is committed to ensuring a child-safe and child-friendly environment. All employees are expected to demonstrate a commitment to, and support for these principles in theory and practice.
Contact Officer
Charles Freedman| Curator
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Ph: 03 8638 1526
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