Director, Archival Preservation & Digitisation

National Archives of Australia; Canberra; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

National Archives of Australia seeks a Director Preservation to lead the section responsible for the preservation of the National Archives' analogue collection. You will oversee preventative preservation, conservation treatments and digitisation processes to safeguard records at risk of loss or deterioration.

The role requires proven leadership, strategic focus and the ability to build strong stakeholder relationships, identify priorities and drive innovative preservation solutions at a national

Responsibilities

• Provide national leadership and strategic advice on preservation of analogue collection.
• Oversee work to preserve records at risk of loss or deterioration through preventative preservation strategies, conservation treatments and preservation digitisation.

Job description

National Archives of Australia seeks a Director Preservation to lead the section responsible for the preservation of the National Archives' analogue collection. You will oversee preventative preservation, conservation treatments and digitisation processes to safeguard records at risk of loss or deterioration.

The role requires proven leadership, strategic focus and the ability to build strong stakeholder relationships, identify priorities and drive innovative preservation solutions at a national