Digital Archives Analyst

State Library of NSW; Sydney; On-site; AUD 117,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Wellbeing events and initiatives

Professional development opportunities

Staff discounts at café and bookshop

Staff engagement activities

Job summary

The State Library of New South Wales is seeking a Digital Archives Analyst to preserve born-digital material and provide access within the Digital Curation team.

You will manage ingestion to preservation systems, contribute to policies and workflows, and collaborate with colleagues, donors and partners to safeguard NSW’s digital heritage.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or demonstrated experience in information management, archives, libraries, records management, digital preservation, or born-digital collections.
• Knowledge of digital preservation principles, standards and best practice, including metadata, file formats and technical specifications.
• Experience with collection management systems, databases, digital repositories or other technologies supporting digital collections stewardship.
• Ability to use and troubleshoot software and hardware tools that support digital curation workflows.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for digital files, formats and preservation processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Collaborative approach and willingness to share knowledge and train others.
• Ability to adapt to emerging technologies and evolving practices.

Responsibilities

• Preserve and provide access to born-digital material within the Digital Curation team.
• Support acquisition and preparation of content for ingestion into digital preservation systems.
• Contribute to development of preservation policies, procedures and workflows.
• Work with a diverse range of collection material and technologies to address preservation challenges.

Skills

Digital preservation

Born-digital collections

Metadata standards

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Training & knowledge sharing

Emerging technologies

Digital preservation workflows

Education

Bachelor's degree in information management / archives / libraries

Tools

Digital repositories

Collection management systems

Digital preservation systems

Digital forensics tools

Job description

A living library for now, for the future, for all of us Digital Archives Analyst State Library of New South Wales Library Services Division | Catalogue Standards & Digital Curation Clerk Grade 7/8 | Full Time Ongoing Opportunity competitive remuneration package up to $146,779 p.a. (package includes salary between $116,981 - $129,492 p.a., plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading)

About the State Library

The State Library of New South Wales is one of Australia's oldest and most important public institutions. The Library preserves and presents the history of our State and our Nation for the benefit of all, offering essential services, extraordinary collections and magical experiences. Its rich collections, both physical and digital, alongside partnerships with the public library network across NSW and other vibrant collaborations enable Australians to examine their past and imagine their future.

About the Role

We are seeking a Digital Archives Analyst to play a key role in preserving and providing access to the State Library's born-digital collections. Working within the Digital Curation team, you will contribute specialist expertise to the acquisition, management, preservation and accessibility of digital collection material, helping ensure our digital heritage remains available for future generations. In this role, you will support staff across the Library to acquire born-digital material, prepare and manage content for ingestion into digital preservation systems, and contribute to the ongoing development of digital preservation policies, procedures and workflows. You will work with a diverse range of collection material, file formats and technologies, helping to address the unique challenges associated with preserving digital content over time.

About you

You are a knowledgeable and collaborative information professional with experience working with born-digital collections, digital preservation activities, or related information management practices.

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or demonstrated experience in information management, archives, libraries, records management, digital preservation, or the management of born-digital collections.
• Knowledge of digital preservation principles, standards and best practice, including metadata, file formats and technical specifications.
• Experience working with collection management systems, databases, digital repositories or other technologies that support the stewardship of digital collections.
• The ability to use and troubleshoot software and hardware tools that support digital curation and preservation workflows.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to investigate and resolve issues relating to digital files, formats and preservation processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, enabling you to work effectively with colleagues, collection donors, suppliers and other partners.
• A collaborative approach and a willingness to share knowledge, deliver training and support colleagues in developing digital preservation capability.
• The ability to adapt to emerging technologies and evolving digital preservation practices, while managing competing priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Experience working with digital preservation systems and digital forensics software applications would be highly desirable.

What we offer

The State Library of NSW is a great place to work. We are a purpose‑driven organisation, and you would be working with colleagues who are collaborative, knowledgeable, and like‑minded. Working at the Library gives you access to a range of benefits including:

• Flexible working arrangements
• A range of wellbeing events, lunchtime groups and initiatives like discounted gym programmes, annual flu vaccinations and access to an employee assistance programme
• Professional development opportunities including time off for study
• Staff discounts at the Library café and bookshop
• Staff engagement activities

The State Library of NSW welcomes and encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTQI+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and workers of all ages. Candidates can request a reasonable adjustment throughout each step of the recruitment process by noting this in your application or contacting the People and Culture Team via [e-mail].

Talent Pool Applicants not initially offered a role but have been assessed through the recruitment process as being suitable will be placed in the Talent Pool to fill future ongoing and temporary vacancies as they arise. Placement in the Talent Pool remains valid for 18 months.

Eligibility to apply

To be eligible to apply for this role you must be either:

• an Australian citizen
• a permanent resident of Australia
• a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport or a citizen of another country with an appropriate visa that allows you to work in Australia for the period of temporary employment or, if you are seeking ongoing employment, you must hold a permanent visa that allows you to work in Australia.

Appointment to this role is subject to Pre‑employment Checks. Additional checks may be required throughout your tenure at the Library should the accountabilities of your role change.

Further information that may assist you with applying for this role Role Description (pdf) Role Description (word in accessible format ) Applying for a role in the NSW Public Service NSW Public Sector Capability Framework State Library Accessibility Guide The Guide for applying for roles at the State Library of NSW will assist you in completing your application and provide you with an understanding of the selection process.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact MatthewBurgess on [e-mail] or [phone].

Closing date for applications: Monday 2nd November 2026 at 10:00am.