Our team is seeking a skilled Program Manager to lead the development and implementation of policies, techniques and procedures for the acquisition and preservation of audio-visual, oral history and sound recording collections.
This critical role plays a key part in the function of the Technical Acquisitions team, ensuring the effective management of digital collection assets and the technologies required for this work.
The successful candidate will have experience of digital collection management, particularly digital acquisition, creation, and preservation of digital collection assets. Knowledge and experience in sound recording technology and logistics is highly desirable.
Additionally, experience in contract management and procurement would be an advantage. It is also desirable that you hold qualifications or equivalent experience in Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences or related fields.
We offer a unique opportunity to contribute to review and development of new workflows to streamline sound and audiovisual acquisition and preservation within the organization.
This position provides the chance to work at one of Australia's leading cultural institutions, leading a small team responsible for acquisitions and preservation of the Library's oral history and sound and audiovisual collection.
As a Program Manager, Technical Acquisitions - Oral History and Sound / AV (APS6), you will play an essential role in providing expertise and technical knowledge. You will liaise with digital preservation contractors and oral history interviewers and be responsible for contract management, specialist technical equipment procurement and statistical and administrative reporting.
You will provide advice and guidance regarding technical production and preservation of Library archival audio visual, oral history and other sound recording collections.
To be successful in this position, you must have strong leadership and coaching skills, with the ability to manage staff using digital audio workstations and processing systems.