About the role
The Collection Management Branch is responsible for transferring, storing, preserving and digitising the National Archives' collection so it remains accessible for future generations. The Branch develops policies and systems as well as provides services, undertakes research, and implements projects to ensure the care, management and accessibility of archival records. The Branch is also responsible for identifying information management requirements for Australian Government agencies to ensure Australian Government information assets (records, information and data) are created, collected and managed effectively.
National Network Coordination is responsible for the strategic and operational implementation of the National Archives' physical presence and statutory functions across a network of state and territory offices in Australia. This includes collection management, archival services, access, public engagement, digitisation and relevant state and territory stakeholder management responsibilities.
Responsibilities
* Assist the Australian community to access the collection by responding to complex reference and access examination requests, ensuring service standards are met; and current policies and practices followed.
* Assist the Manager, Public Engagement with the management of reference, access, research centre, lending and description operations, processes and workflows at the Victorian Archives Centre; team training and development; project management and other team administration activities.
* Work collaboratively with colleagues to provide them with advice and guidance based on professional knowledge and experience; actively engage in problem solving; and seek input from others to achieve business outcomes.
* Research and deliver seminars and education sessions to promote the National Archives and encourage use of the national archival collection.
* Represent the National Archives in Victoria and liaise with government agencies, community groups, peer organisations and stakeholder representatives in relation to operational activities.
* Apply the principles of APS Values, Code of Conduct, workplace diversity, work health and safety and participative management within a work and team environment.
* Promote and apply the National Archives' Vision, Mission and Commitments as expressed in Strategy 2030 and Our Values.
Qualifications
Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or experience working with a collection in the galleries, libraries, archives and museums (GLAM) sector is highly desirable.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the role you must be an Australian citizen. If you are selected, you will be required to successfully undergo a pre‐employment check and be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at a Negative Vetting 1 clearance level.
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