Team Leader Metadata & Cataloguing (Affirmative Measures)

Team Leader Metadata & Cataloguing APS Level 6 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.
AIATSIS Application Pack APS6 Team Leader Metadata & Cataloguing | 1 Our Journey AIATSIS has a proud identity as Australia's only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led national cultural institution that celebrates, educates, and inspires people from all walks of life to connect with the rights, knowledge, cultures and stories of Australia's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
We play a vital role in developing deeper and shared understandings of our Nation's history and future on Australia's truth-telling journey, working towards collective healing.
Our Vision To create a world in which Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' rights, knowledge, cultures and stories are recognised, respected, celebrated and valued.
Our Purpose We are the only national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural institution solely dedicated to telling the story of Australia's First Nations peoples.
We collect, steward and appropriately share Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' knowledge through our collection, our leadership in research and our network of collaborations and partnerships by:
Creating opportunities for everyone to encounter, engage with and be transformed by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' rights, knowledge, cultures and stories;Enhancing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural vitality;Shaping our national narrative.Our functions are established under the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Act 1989.
AIATSIS is a statutory authority under the Public Service Act 1999 (Cth) and a Corporate Commonwealth entity under the PGPA Act.
AIATSIS employees are employed under the Public Service Act 1999, with terms and conditions of employment as set out in the AIATSIS Enterprise Agreement.
AIATSIS Application Pack APS6 Team Leader Metadata & Cataloguing | 2 Vacancy Information Job Reference 206_09/24
Classification APS Level 6
No.
of vacancies 1
Salary $90,199 - $101,022
Group Collection Services
Area Collection Management
Employment Status Ongoing
Hours 36.75
Close Date 11.30pm Sunday 13 October 2024
Contact Person Rauny Worm
AIATSIS Application Pack APS6 Team Leader Metadata & Cataloguing | 3 About the Group The Collections Services Group is responsible for the development, management, and preservation of the AIATSIS Collection.
The Group manages, describes, preserves, and digitises the AIATSIS Collection.
About the Program Area 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 Collection Development and Care, Collection Preservation and Digitisation, and Collection Access teams to support the discoverability and accessibility of the AIATSIS collection for all Australians.
Key Responsibilities The Team Leader plays a key role in the development, management, and documentation of AIATSIS collection materials.
Key responsibilities of this role include:
Assessment, accessioning, cataloguing, and describing AIATSIS collection materials.Development and review of collection management standards and procedures for collection materials and the wider AIATSIS collection.Quality assurance.Collections research.Communicating and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.Descriptive work may involve creating finding aids, auditioning, and captioning.Support the Assistant Director.Contribute to the development and implementation of the wider program and agency business plan and policies.Care and management of items with cultural sensitivities.AIATSIS Application Pack APS6 Team Leader Metadata & Cataloguing | 4 Cultural capability - essential Roles at AIATSIS require candidates to understand the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and proven culturally appropriate engagement and communications skills.
The nature of this role requires the candidate to consistently demonstrate the following specific cultural capabilities:
Understand Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander business within the agency and the outcomes the agency is responsible for delivering.Have an authentic and respectful interest in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, policy, and implementation matters.Engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees in a sensitive and equitable manner.Work in genuine partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to achieve shared outcomes.The capability to privilege Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' voices, experiences and perspectives in their work.AIATSIS embodies Yindyamarra in everything we do.
Skills, knowledge and personal attributes To be successful in this role, you will have well-developed stakeholder engagement skills, and have an interest in sharing the story of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australia.
You will come with the following skills, experience and attributes:
An understanding of Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property Rights and the interests of Indigenous peoples when describing and cataloguing material containing Indigenous cultural heritage.Demonstrated experience in library and/or collection management systems.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to consult, negotiate and liaise effectively with a diverse range of people.Demonstrated research and writing skills, proficiency in creating and maintaining records with accuracy and working with cataloguing and collection management systems and processes.Strong time management and organisational skills, with a demonstrated ability to work independently and manage changing priorities.Demonstrated experience in providing training and motivating and supervising staff.Demonstrated experience in contributing to business planning, as well as policy and procedure development.A professional qualification in Librarianship and/or information studies recognised by the Australian Library and Information Association or relevant experience for the role would be highly regarded.
AIATSIS Application Pack APS6 Team Leader Metadata & Cataloguing | 5 What we offer We understand that you will work best when you have a healthy work-life balance and can attend to your family commitments.
That is why we offer:
Great salary conditions.15.4% Superannuation.Competitive 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.Health 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.Paid leave during end of year shutdown.Flexible working conditions.Who to contact For enquiries about this job please contact Rauny Worm, ,
If you are experiencing any difficulties accessing or submitting your online application, please contact the AIATSIS Recruitment Team .
How to apply If this sounds like the opportunity you are looking for, we want to hear from you!
Apply through our online recruitment system (eRecruit).
Closing Date 11.30pm (AEDST) on Sunday 13 October 2024.
You will need to address both the Cultural Capability (no more than 500 words) and skills, knowledge and personal attributes (no more than 750 words) sections, in your response.
Provide a succinct summary outlining why you are interested in this position and why you believe that you have the cultural capability, skills, knowledge, and experience to be considered for this role.
Please provide examples which demonstrate your ability to perform the duties of the position.
Your cultural competency will carry more weight than other factors in the assessment.
These requirements are based on the information provided to you as part of the job opportunity.
Do not simply state that you meet the requirements - it is essential that you provide examples from your current or past role(s) which demonstrate how you meet each of the key areas or points.
You should focus on how your experience, achievements and capabilities will enable you to successfully undertake the responsibilities of the role(s).
Applicants are also required to submit a current CV/resume.
If you need assistance developing your response, you may want to refer to the applying for jobs on the Australian Public Service Commission website: working-in-the-aps/applying-for-jobs-in-the-aps.
AIATSIS Application Pack APS6 Team Leader Metadata & Cataloguing | 6 Affirmative Measures positions Jobs in the APS are open to all Australian citizens.
There are some jobs, though, that are open only to specific members of the Australian population.
This practice is known as an Affirmative measure and is a targeted strategy to ensure the diversity of the APS workforce reflects the diversity of the Australian population.
Any job can be restricted to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people only, and it doesn't necessarily have to involve working on Indigenous issues.
If a position has been advertised as an Affirmative measure, it will be clearly marked as such.
The use of the Indigenous Affirmative Measures provision at AIATSIS allows for targeted recruitment of Indigenous Australians into the organisation.
If you are applying for an Affirmative Measures position, you will need to indicate your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage on our application form and provide confirmation if required.
What is Cultural Capability?
As all positions at AIATSIS are 'Identified' each position will have various elements of involvement with the delivery of Indigenous specific services, programs, and policies as part of AIATSIS core functions.
AIATSIS therefore needs to also identify the cultural knowledge; skills and personal attributes needed to deliver the required outcomes.
Every part of how we work, who we work with and for, requires varying levels of knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, protocols and an understanding of issues that enable effective communication and ultimately effective performance in the role.
To assist you in determining the required cultural capabilities of this role, you can refer to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Capability – A Framework for Commonwealth Agencies.
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