ABOUT US:

Our aim is to be a global leader in dual sector learning and research by 2028.
Victoria University (VU) is a bold and progressive dual sector University, evidenced by the implementation of an Australian first, the VU First Year College® (FYC) and the VU Block Model as well as VU TAFE, renowned as a digital innovator in training and highly valued industry collaborator.
Our research with impact, is strongly aligned to our TAFE and higher education offerings. These include Sports and Exercise Science (ranked 7th in the world) as well as Policy Studies, Water, Green Research translation, Immunology and Early Childhood Education.
VU has a strategic commitment to being a thriving place to study and work. We are one of Australia’s most culturally and socially diverse universities, and our international students are highly valued contributors to the VU community.

ABOUT YOU:

We are looking for someone with strong project management skills, and the ability to prioritise competing demands, solve technical challenges, and deliver high-quality outcomes within project timelines.
You will also have knowledge, experience, and skills in digital preservation principles, methodologies, and practices, metadata standards, database management, and IT systems related to digital asset management.
You possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written), with the ability to engage and maintain working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Experience of collaborating with Indigenous communities to ensure alignment of practices with Indigenous Data Sovereignty and Governance principles is highly regarded.

The Aboriginal History Archive (AHA) at VU is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Project Manager – Digital Preservation who will play a key leadership role in ensuring the long-term integrity, security, maintenance, and accessibility of the AHA’s digital collections – both born digital and digitised.
This position drives the development and implementation of digital preservation strategies, workflows, and systems aligned with industry best practices and the AHA’s Indigenous Data Sovereignty principles and Digital Preservation Competency Framework.