Content Services/Archives & Libraries Victoria
$48,903 - $54,488 + super
The ABC currently has a vacancy for a Team Coordinator Collections located at Elsternwick, Victoria. You will be required to provide support to Supervisor Collections Victoria by coordinating the day-to-day maintenance, storage and preservation activities of the Collections team. Key Responsibilities:
1. Coordinate and participate in the day-to-day activities of the Collections team including:
Film preparation and preservation tasks and the archiving of film and other media according to ABC standards and procedures;
Consignment of material to the National Archives of Australia (NAA);retrieval and return of NAA items;
Maintenance of vaults and other Collections storage areas; shelving, stocktaking, retention and disposal of items according to Archives & Libraries policies and standards;
Dubbing of items for preservation and client needs;
Processing and data checking of LTO tape and other media ingested and imported into the Melbourne Media Archive Storage (MAS) system.
2. Maintain accurate records to specified standards in Archives & Libraries systems.
3. Participate in collection management projects as prioritised by Supervisor Collections.
4. Apply Corporate Equity & Diversity and OH&S policies and practices.
Selection Criteria:
1. Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent industry experience in collection management and audio visual preservation.
2. Knowledge of archival principles, policies and procedures and ability to apply that knowledge over a variety of media and operations.
3. Experience in handling film and the ability to recognise ‘at risk’ material.
4. Ability to operate specified film and tape and other relevant equipment within accepted guidelines.
5. Experience in the use of collections databases and systems.
6. Good interpersonal, organisational and communication skills.
7. Shares information and knowledge and is developing leadership skills.
8. Understanding of and commitment to Corporate Equity and Diversity and OH&S policies and practices.
For further information contact Merran Fuller on
(03) 9524 2270. Applications quoting reference IVV741520 should be sent to Recruitment, ABC GPO Box 9994, Sydney NSW 2001 or email recruitment@your.abc.net.au by COB 2 November 2007. Applicants must address the selection criteria. For information on how to apply visit abc.net.au/jobs
The ABC is an equal opportunity employer
The ABC invites Indigenous Australians to apply for this position.