Vacancy for Collection Management Archivist (Digital) at Queensland State Archives
17 March 2023
Brisbane
$92,658 - $100,498
Fixed Term
We are looking for an archivist to join the Digital Archives team in this exciting and rewarding role.
You will be analyzing and preparing born-digital records for ingest into the digital archive and undertaking complex arrangement and description activities to enhance access to the Queensland State Archives collection.
In this role, you will:
- Undertake complex arrangement and description of archival records in all digital and analogue formats according to the Australian Series System and institutional standards.
- Prepare born-digital records for ingest into the digital preservation system, including using the Forensic Recovery of Evidence Device (FRED) to extract records from physical media.
- Create policies and procedures for managing born-digital records, including ingest, storage, preservation, arrangement, description, and access, and actively manage these records.
- Contribute to the analysis of the archival management system and the digital archive, making recommendations for improvement.
- Set and maintain standards in line with national and international trends and best practices, and promote and communicate these standards internally to ensure consistent, accurate, contextual, and descriptive documentation.
- Research and prepare complex reports, presentations, correspondence, and documents.
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Vacancy for Collection Management Archivist (Digital) at Queensland State Archives in Brisbane employer: Digital Preservation Coalition
State Library Victoria is an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative and innovative work culture that values the preservation of digital heritage. With competitive salaries and generous superannuation, employees benefit from professional growth opportunities in a supportive environment dedicated to advancing library practices. Located in the heart of Melbourne, the library provides a unique chance to contribute to meaningful projects that impact the community and enhance access to digital collections.
Contact Details:
Digital Preservation Coalition Recruitment Team
