Manager, Collection and Digital Asset Management Systems

Department of Education and Training of Australia; Campbell; On-site; AUD 122,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian War Memorial in Canberra seeks a Manager, Collection & Digital Asset Management Systems to lead the CMS/DAMS integration, oversee ingestion of digital assets, and align system strategy with collection records.

The role manages the CDAMS team, delivers training and user support, and collaborates with IT and DAMS stakeholders to drive performance and governance of the CMS across the Memorial.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall management of the CMS and the integrated CMS/DAMS.
• Manage the CMS Team delivering a highly efficient help desk and training programs.
• Analyze system performance and implement improvements and enhancements.
• Maintain up-to-date policies for collection, documentation and information.
• Produce performance reports and manage user-generated reports.

Job description

Manager, Collection and Digital Asset Management Systems

• Non-ongoing - Full Time - EL1
• $121,755 to $132,713
• Campbell, ACT

The Role

The Manager, Collection & Digital Asset Management Systems (CDAMS) leads the development, maintenance, user support and training program for the Memorial’s Collection Management Systems (CMS), ingesting of digital assets and their integration with Collection records. The position also plays a leading role in the integration of the CMS with the Digital Asset Management System and provides strategic direction and management of the integrated system, policies and user groups. This position is part of the Collection Services management team and is a critical leadership position in the section. The Manager, CDAMS is responsible for staff management and development of the CDAMS team, as well as leadership of the CMS users across the Memorial. This position will initially be filled up until January 2027, with the possibility for extension and/or permanency.

Core 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.

Position Eligibility

• Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the Australian Public Service (APS).
• All applicants external to AWM that are offered employment will be required to successfully undergo a National Police Check, even if they currently hold a security clearance. The check is conducted in accordance with the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework requirements.

Contact Information

• For specific questions relating to this job vacancy, please contact: Robert Fisher, [phone], [e-mail]
• For questions relating to the online lodgement of your application, please email the Talent Acquisition team via [e-mail]

Closing Date

Applications close at 11:30pm, Thursday, 1 October 2026

For more details about the position and how to apply, please view the Job Information Pack.

Notes

A merit pool of suitable applicants may be created which may be used to fill future ongoing and non-ongoing vacancies should they become available over the next 18 months.

Successful applicants engaged into the APS will be subject to a probation period.

The Memorial is committed to workplace diversity and maintains an environment that values the contribution of people from different backgrounds and experiences. The Memorial welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, veterans, mature age people, people from diverse backgrounds, and people with a disability.

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