Vacancy for Digital Asset Management Coordinator at National Museum of Australia 7 April 2024
Salary: $90,199.00 - $101,022.00
Employment Type: Full-Time
The Museum has an exciting opportunity for a professional to join the Collection Information Systems team within the Collection Engagement business unit as a Digital Asset Management System (DAMS) Coordinator.
This role is responsible for the day-to-day administration and use of the DAMS; works hands-on with the digital assets and data; and trains and supports users of the DAMS.
The position also has a pivotal role in cohesively integrating use of the DAMS across the Museum's systems and programs.
The Collection Engagement Business Unit focuses on current and future processes supporting engagement with the Museum's collections, including building the Museum's capacity to manage, store and preserve digital collection material.
The Business Unit encompasses the diverse range of activities which make the Museum's collections discoverable, including documentation, imaging, digitisation, and managing associated intellectual property rights.
The Collection Systems (CS) team is the business owner of two critical Museum systems – the collection management system, currently EMu, and digital asset management system, currently Piction.
As part of the CS team, you will closely collaborate with the Collection Systems Coordinator and the Collection Systems Support Officer to develop, manage, and promote the systems, processes and standards for collection information and digital assets.
The key duties of the position include:
Ensure the reliable operation of the Museum's DAMS and resolution of technical issues.
Provide day-to-day and long-range administrative oversight of the DAMS, ensuring connectivity and alignment of DAMS software and data with the Museum's content management system.
Work closely with the vendor to investigate and critically analyse system and business processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
Maintain technical knowledge of DAMS and other relevant systems development to enable effective operation and identify opportunities to improve existing software and processes.
Develop and keep updated system and related documentation including user guidelines and training material.
Plan, manage and deliver user training, and provide helpdesk support to users.
Work collaboratively within Collection Engagement to ensure all collection systems are managed and data integrity maintained.
Collaborate with other key Museum business units to develop and document business requirements, policies, procedures and workflows for the management and delivery of digital assets.
Support the Manager, Collection Systems and Rights & Permissions with reporting activities and other higher-level tasks as required.
The successful candidate for this position will have:
Experience and expertise in the management of DAMS or similar databases and software systems, including metadata schema, standards and practices.
Demonstrated analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.
Strong communication, negotiation and collaboration skills.
Understanding of digital preservation standards and practices would be an advantage.
To be eligible to apply for this vacancy, applicants must:
Be an Australian citizen.
Undergo a number of pre-employment checks, including a police records check.
Applicants must respond to each of the following selection criteria and include contact details for two referees in their application:
Demonstrated experience in the administration and development of digital asset management system(s).
Experience in working effectively and collaboratively with interdisciplinary workgroups.
Demonstrated initiative in the workplace to achieve results with excellent time management.
Knowledge of international standards in relation to digital asset management and digital archiving practices.
Sound communication and negotiation skills.
Well-developed written and presentation skills.
Knowledge and understanding of Workplace Diversity and Equity principles.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
The National Museum of Australia is an equal employment opportunity workplace.
The National Museum of Australia is committed to ensuring a child-safe and child-friendly environment.
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