Director, Preservation Strategy & Conservation

National Archives of Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Education

Qualifications in preservation/archival management

Job description

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