Professional 3 - Remuneration Package Range $134,618 - $150,549
(including salary $114,199 - $127,898)
Library and Archives NT
Darwin, Northern Territory
One full time, ongoing vacancy is available
The Role
As the Manager Collection Management, you will lead the Collection Management team to manage, document, preserve, and provide access to collections through effective acquisition, cataloguing, description, storage, and preservation practices that meet professional standards. You'll work collaboratively across the Collections and Content team to support the management and development of both print and digital collections at Library & Archives NT.
About Library & Archives NT
Library & Archives NT (LANT) is the Northern Territory's 'State' Library and Archives service. We collect and preserve the documentary heritage of the Northern Territory, including original government and community archive collections. LANT holds an extensive oral history collection, published collections in print and digital form, including books, newspapers, periodicals, and thousands of image collections. We enable access to these collections, to share the Northern Territory's rich and unique history, through research access, events, exhibitions, education programs and online.
About You
You are a strategic and highly collaborative information professional with a strong understanding of professional and cataloguing standards, metadata practices, and emerging collection technologies, and you are ready to lead. To be successful, you'll have:
* Degree in library and information science with eligibility for Associate Membership of ALIA.
* Extensive knowledge of collection management practices, including acquisition, cataloguing, processing, and preservation.
* In-depth knowledge and experience with cataloguing and metadata standards and tools, including RDA, DDC, LCSH, DC and controlled vocabularies.
* Extensive knowledge of Library Management Systems and awareness of emerging collection technologies.
* Demonstrated experience in managing collections and facilities, including storage, building management, disaster preparedness, recovery and conservation practices.
The Benefits
* Attractive salary package
* 6 weeks recreation leave
* 3 weeks personal leave
* Up to 17.5% annual leave loading
* Support to grow and develop your career with professional development opportunities
* Enjoy stable employment in the NT Government.
Explore the Territory:
* Top End regional guide
* Join the Territory
Learn more about us:
* Libraries and Archives NT Website
* Department of People, Sport and Culture
* Community Education Precinct
For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Lilly Ho on 08 8922 0758 or
Quote vacancy number: 6093
Applications should consist of a one-page summary sheet, resume / CV, copies of relevant qualifications and contact details for two well-placed referees.
For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search
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