Director Preservation

National Archives of Australia; Australian Capital Territory; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Archives of Australia seeks a Director Preservation to lead the management and preservation of its analogue collection. You will provide national leadership and strategic advice on preservation and oversee work to safeguard records at risk through preventative preservation, conservation treatments and digitisation.

The role requires proven leadership capability, a strong strategic focus, and the ability to build positive relationships with a broad range of stakeholders while

Qualifications

• Proven leadership capability and strategic focus.
• Experience in preservation/management of archival collections is essential.
• Ability to build and sustain relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Direct preservation leadership for the National Archives’ analogue collection.
• Provide national leadership and strategic advice on preservation.
• Oversee preservation of records at risk via preventative strategies, conservation, and digitisation.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Preservation expertise

Education

Archival preservation experience

Job description

National Archives of Australia (National Archives) provides leadership in the best practice management of the official record of the Commonwealth and ensures that Australian Government.

The Director Preservation is responsible for the management and preservation of the National Archives’ analogue collection. This position provides national leadership and strategic advice on the preservation of the collection and oversees work to preserve records at risk of loss or deterioration, through preventative preservation strategies, conservation treatments and preservation digitisation processes.

The position requires proven leadership capability and a strong strategic focus, the capacity to build and sustain positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, and the ability to identify priorities, pursue innovative approaches and achieve results.

Qualifications: Appropriate qualifications or experience in the preservation and/or management of archival collections are essential.

Eligibility: Applicants must be Australian citizens and be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance to NV1 Level.