Archives Director - Hybrid, Preservation & Access

Reserve Bank of Australia; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid workplace

Career development in a collaborative,

Job summary

The Reserve Bank of Australia seeks an experienced archival professional to lead the Archives team and oversee the management, preservation and accessibility of the Bank's archival collections. You will provide subject matter expertise across research, collection and archive management in a collaborative, hybrid workplace.

Key responsibilities include policy development, cross-functional collaboration on digitisation projects, and mentoring staff to ensure high standards of archival practice and

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and team management experience in archival settings.
• Advanced knowledge of archival preservation techniques and digitisation strategies.
• Expertise in metadata standards and records management.
• Ability to lead research initiatives and open access projects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Archives team, overseeing preservation, access, and organization of archival records.
• Develop and implement archival policies and best practices for long-term preservation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on digitisation and open access projects.
• Provide expert guidance on archival practices and regulatory compliance.
• Foster partnerships with academic institutions and research organisations.
• Supervise and mentor staff, guiding professional development and performance.
• Monitor emerging trends in archival science and technology to drive improvement.
• Ensure compliance with copyright, privacy and confidentiality requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Archival preservation

Digitisation

Metadata standards

Research

Stakeholder collaboration

Mentoring staff

Education

Library & Information Science

Archival Studies

Job description

The Reserve Bank of Australia seeks an experienced archival professional to lead the Archives team and oversee the management, preservation and accessibility of the Bank's archival collections. You will provide subject matter expertise across research, collection and archive management in a collaborative, hybrid workplace.

Key responsibilities include policy development, cross-functional collaboration on digitisation projects, and mentoring staff to ensure high standards of archival practice and