Posted: 11/11/2024
Closing Date: 24/11/2024
Salary: $90,199.00 - $101,022.00
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Canberra
Job Category: Arts, Culture
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 collection 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, undergoing digital transformation to establish itself as Australia's most dynamic cultural organisation.
We are also developing a stable, secure and future-proof workforce across our four physical sites based in Canberra, Mitchell, Sydney, and Melbourne.
We aim to be an employer of choice within the Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums (GLAM) sector, providing exciting work, favourable employment conditions, and unique development opportunities for our staff.
About the TeamThe Conservation Services team is part of the Conservation and Collection Management section of the Collection Preservation Branch. The team conducts a range of activities for the preservation and ongoing care of the audiovisual, documents, and artefacts collection.
The team has two streams: Audiovisual Conservation, which prepares and preserves audiovisual material, and Collection Conservation, which cares for documents and artefacts. Both teams coordinate to undertake collection care programs.
The team provides technical advice regarding access and digitisation requests and ensures the national audiovisual collection is preserved.
The OpportunityThe Team Leader Audiovisual Conservation plays a key role in the Audiovisual Conservation team and must possess significant audiovisual format knowledge along with leadership, supervision, and administrative skills.
The focus of this role is coordinating staff resources and ensuring the program meets strategic objectives.
Please note: The position on offer is a 9-month opportunity with the possibility of an extension. Job DescriptionUnder limited direction, this position is responsible for delivering the following functions:
Effectively coordinate, support, and supervise the AV Conservation team.Direct workflows, priorities, and quality controls.Identify potential issues early within workflow/work programs and provide effective solutions.Advise staff on preservation practices and procedures.Train staff in routine and complex practices for audiovisual preservation.Contribute to corporate reporting regarding digitisation and conservation programs.Assist with procurement practices and manage external service providers.Work with other areas across the agency to deliver strategic outcomes. Selection CriteriaIn-depth technical skills related to audiovisual material, including conservation practice experience.Proven ability to build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships.Demonstrated experience managing a team and implementing change.Experience with digital systems, including collection management systems.A strong understanding of Work Health and Safety issues related to audiovisual materials. Desired Skills and ExperienceTertiary qualifications related to cultural heritage conservation or audiovisual archiving.Experience presenting technical knowledge to various audiences. How to ApplyWhen applying, please address the 'Key Responsibilities' and 'Selection Criteria' in 1,000 words or less, demonstrating how your skills and experience make you the ideal candidate. Include your current resume in your application.
The assessment process may also include an interview and referee reports.
We encourage applications from people with disabilities, the LGBTIQ+ communities, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
EligibilityBe an Australian Citizen.Satisfactorily complete an Australian Federal Police National Police Check. What we offer youGreat training and development opportunities.Generous leave and flexible working arrangements.Employee Assistance Program (EAP).A competitive salary, plus 15.4% superannuation.Rewards and recognition initiatives. Cultural ValuesWe are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants. At the NFSA, we prioritise a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture.
Contact OfficerPrue Castles | Manager Conservation, Collection Preservation Branch
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Ph: 02 6248 2160
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