Director Preservation

National Archives of Australia; Sydney; Presencial; AUD 150.000 - 190.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The National Archives of Australia is seeking a Director Preservation to lead the preservation of the national analogue collection. The role provides national leadership and strategic advice on preservation, overseeing work to prevent loss or deterioration through preventative strategies, conservation treatments and digitisation.

The position requires proven leadership capability, a strong strategic focus and the ability to build broad stakeholder relationships to identify priorities and pursue

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

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

Conocimientos

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Educación

Qualifications in preservation/archival management

Descripción del empleo

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.