At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead digital preservation efforts and develop best practices for archiving Queensland's digital records.
- Company: Queensland State Archives, a key player in preserving our digital heritage.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, professional development opportunities, and a chance to make a difference.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for innovation and growth.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and shape the future of digital preservation in Queensland.
- Qualifications: Experience in digital archiving and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 105977 - 113167 $ per year.
- Vacancy for Digital Preservation Lead at Queensland State Archives
- Brisbane
- $105,977 - $113,167
- Fixed Term
We are looking for a Digital Preservation Lead to join the Digital Archives team in this exciting and rewarding role.
You will oversee the management of transfers, ingest, curation, and discoverability of Queensland Government's permanent, value-born digital records and develop best-practice methodologies for the archival preservation of digital records.
In this role, you will
- Oversee, develop, and execute digital preservation workflows that meet collection, access, and user needs.
- Oversee the operational implementation of digital preservation strategies at QSA, including developing records of policies, work plans, resource management, and preservation priorities.
- Investigate, recommend, implement, and refine methodologies and practices for sustainable and secure digital archiving.
- Develop and maintain expertise in QSA's digital preservation tools, including providing advanced support to teams using the system.
- Provide guidance to internal and external stakeholders on preservation formats, metadata, transfers, and imaging best practices for various file formats and carrier types.
- Maintain statistics, prepare reports, and use relevant data to inform program planning and continuous process improvement.
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Digital Preservation Lead 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
