Digitisation Projects

at  National Library of Australia

APS 4 - SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICER, DIGITISATION PROJECTS

• A unique opportunity to work with nationally significant collections
• Expand your skills as you work with collection items, digitisation technology, metadata, rights management and Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP)
• Join a dynamic team in a supportive and enjoyable workplace environment
  The National Library is seeking to fill an ongoing Senior Administration Officer APS 4 role in the Digitisation Projects section of the Collaboration Branch.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Be self-motivated and happy to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Have excellent attention to detail.
• Be proficient in large Excel spreadsheets with capacity to work within the National Library’s various bespoke management systems.
• Be flexible and adaptable to changing work priorities.
• Work to meet deadlines and confidently ask questions or raise concerns.
• Independently liaise with internal stakeholders adhering to section guidelines and processes for consistent and efficient outcomes.

The Senior Administration Officer is part of a team that digitises collection material to provide access to collections for all Australians through Trove. This is a hands-on role that supports digitisation projects and works across a range of work priorities including:

• Physical preparation of collection material by adhering to collection care and digitisation standards, including periods of repetitive work on large volumes of manuscript items.
• Liaison with senior decision makers regarding basic assessments of collection material to identify rights issues and Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property content.
• Collaboration with colleagues on complex and detailed project management processes including documentation, targets, quality assurance and timeframes.