**State Library of New South Wales**
**Digital Archives Analyst**
**Library and Information Services/ Data Quality, Systems & Standards**
**Temporary, Full-time role for a period of up to 12 months**
**Clerk Grade 7/8**
- Unique opportunity to join one of NSW's leading cultural institutions
- Flexible working conditions
- Competitive remuneration package up to $126,221 p.a. (package includes salary between $101,947 - $112,849 p.a., plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading)
**About the State Library**
The State Library of New South Wales is one of Australia's oldest and most important public institutions. Collecting actively since 1826, the Library preserves and presents the social, cultural and scientific history of our State and our Nation for the benefit of all. Its rich collections, both physical and digital, alongside partnerships with the public library network across NSW and other vibrant collaborations enable Australians to examine their past and imagine their future. In short, the Library occupies a unique position at the very heart of our civil society.
The Library and Information Services Division provides high quality reader services and access to the State Library's rich, heritage, print and digital collections and develops and preserves these collections for future generations. Library and Information Services is reader-focused, encourages an innovative and outward focused approach, maximises the use of technology and is a leader in digital innovation to continually improve reader services and enable independent reader access. The Division collaborates across the Library and with other libraries and cultural institutions.
The Data Quality, Systems and Standards Branch supports the operational activities of the Division. It is responsible for developing and setting data standards, policies and procedures for the Library, based on an understanding of the external landscape and accepted best practice standards. This Branch is also the business owner responsible for the implementation of standards and intelligent systems to support automation of processes. As part of its work, the Branch provides training and support to staff on the implementation of standards and undertakes quality control of work done internally and externally.
The Digital Curation team develop, operationalise, and support workflows and processes for the acquisition and ongoing stewardship of born-digital collection material across the Library. They also communicate knowledge and the importance of digital preservation, ensuring all staff have sufficient knowledge in digital preservation relevant to their roles to enable the Library to develop and maintain robust digital materials.
**About the Role**
The Digital Archives Analyst works with the Lead Digital Archivist and Digital Curation team to develop and support workflows and processes for the acquisition and ongoing stewardship of born-digital collection material across the Library.
**Knowledge and Experience**
To be successful in this role, you will have the following knowledge and experience:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or demonstrated experience in information management and the management of born-digital collections.
- Applied knowledge of international standards and good practice relating to preservation of digital materials in a library or archive environment including metadata, file formats and technical specifications.
- Experience in the use of collection management systems, web-based technologies and databases for ongoing stewardship of born-digital collections.
- Capacity to work effectively with software and hardware tools used in digital preservation workflows.
**How to apply**
- An up-to-date copy of your CV
Please keep your question responses to a maximum of 3 paragraphs.
**Target Questions**
- Please provide an example where you encountered issues or challenges when working with born-digital collection material. What was the issue and how did you resolve it?
- Describe your experience implementing a new workflow or process across multiple teams.
Subject to current health orders, assessments may be administered online.
**Talent Pool**
Applicants not initially offered a role but have been assessed through the recruitment process as being suitable will be placed in the Talent Pool to fill future vacancies as they arise. Placement in the Talent Pool remains valid for 18 months.
**Am I eligible to apply?**
- an Australian citizen or
- a permanent resident of Australia, or
- a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport or
- a citizen of another country with an appropriate visa that allows you to work in Australia for the period of temporary employment or if you are seeking ongoing employment you must hold a permanent visa that allows you to work in Australia.
**Role Description (pdf)**
**Role Description (word)**
**NSW Public Sector Capability Framework**
**State Library Accessibility Guide