Head of Digital Asset & Collection Management Systems

Australian War Memorial; Canberra; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Australian War Memorial is seeking a Manager, Collection & Digital Asset Management Systems to lead the development, maintenance, user support and training for the Memorial’s CMS and DAMS. You will drive ingestion of digital assets and integration with collection records, and provide strategic direction for an integrated system.

As part of the Collection Services management team, you will oversee staff development, policy creation, and stakeholder collaboration to ensure delivery of high

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall management of the Memorial’s CMS and play a leading role in the integrated CMS/ Digital Asset Management Systems (DAMS).
• Manage the CMS Team in the delivery of the following outcomes: Highly efficient and client focussed help desk for all CMS requests.
• Successful training programs for new and existing users.
• Analysis of system performance and user requirements and initiation and implementation of improvements and enhancements.
• Comprehensive and up to date policies and procedures for collection, documentation and information.
• Performance reporting on the system as well as overall management of user generated reports.
• Collaborate with key internal stakeholders including IT and DAMS managers to ensure proactive, positive and consultative management of the integrated CMS/DAMS.
• Manage the relationship with CMS vendors to ensure system performance and growth.
• Prepare correspondence, reports and other documentation for executive management.
• Develop and manage team members and demonstrate leadership across the Collection Services team.

Job description

The Australian War Memorial is seeking a Manager, Collection & Digital Asset Management Systems to lead the development, maintenance, user support and training for the Memorial’s CMS and DAMS. You will drive ingestion of digital assets and integration with collection records, and provide strategic direction for an integrated system.

As part of the Collection Services management team, you will oversee staff development, policy creation, and stakeholder collaboration to ensure delivery of high