At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the preservation and digitisation of historic audio and video collections.
- Company: Join the National Archives of Australia, a key player in preserving our history.
- Benefits: Fixed-term role with opportunities for professional growth and skill development.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with a focus on innovation and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by safeguarding Australia's audiovisual heritage for future generations.
- Qualifications: Attention to detail, knowledge of audio formats, and team management skills required.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
The National Archives of Australia’s (NAA’s) Preservation section requires an Audiovisual Digitisation Specialist to contribute to the preservation of, and access to, the NAA’s audio and video collection. The role requires someone with attention to detail, knowledge of historical audio and video formats and experience with preservation and digital archiving.
Further requirements include:
- The ability to manage a small technical team
- The ability to provide technical assistance as required
As an Audiovisual Digitisation Manager at the NAA, you will provide oversight for a variety of preservation activities including assessment, handling and digitisation of fragile historic audio and video items, and ingest of digitised items and files from in-house and outsourcing digitisation projects. You will be required to liaise with clients and stakeholders and provide advice on audio-visual digitisation as required.
As well as ongoing responsibility for rare and fragile material, you will be required to provide training in complex audio preservation and restoration activities and assist with the development of procedures pertaining to the preservation of the audio collection.
A working knowledge of media asset management systems/databases would assist you to provide better service to colleagues and internal clients, and knowledge and experience in the handling and digitising of a variety of different audio archival formats is desirable. A working knowledge of a variety of audio software platforms, tools, and monitoring equipment would be an advantage.
Lead Digital AV Preservation & Digitisation in Sydney 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
