At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead digital preservation strategy and manage diverse media workflows.
- Company: National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, a leader in digital archiving.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, full-time role, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team committed to innovation and storytelling.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on preserving Australia's cultural heritage for future generations.
- Qualifications: Experience in digital preservation and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 132906 - 147415 $ per year.
The Head of Digital Preservation is responsible for progressing the NFSA’s overall digital preservation strategy and leading the teams that contribute to its delivery.
The Digital Preservation team manages the NFSA’s Media Asset Management and Collection Administration Systems, creates and manages preservation workflows, conducts hands-on digital preservation and forensic activity across a diverse range of media from early video games to film, video and audio files, and contemporary audiovisual formats such as VR and social video, co-designs the integration of collection data with other business systems, conducts training and develops documentation.
Situated within the Digital branch, the Digital Preservation department supports curatorial and accessioning staff and activities, collaborates with digitisation and conservation teams, and proactively engages with colleagues in the Digital branch and across the organisation.
This role is crucial to our digital transformation ambitions and our commitment to creating public value and telling the national story through all our activities. The successful candidate will contribute to the NFSA’s national, regional and international leadership with regards to 21st century digital preservation and archiving practices.
Head of Digital Preservation in Canberra 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
