Manuscripts & Archives Team Lead

Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies; Canberra; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies is seeking an experienced archivist leader to steward and expand access to a significant national collection. The role focuses on guiding archival description, preservation, and access across AIATSIS collections in Canberra and regional sites.

The successful candidate will supervise archivists, implement professional standards, and drive responsible collection management and description initiatives, ensuring ongoing care of

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in archival management and collection stewardship, applying professional archival principles and standards to support preservation, organisation, accessibility, and ongoing care of significant collections.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of archivists to assess, accession, catalogue and describe AIATSIS collection material.
• Lead collection management and description activities.
• Manage workflow, priorities and team performance.

Skills

Archival management

Collection stewardship

Team leadership

Access and description standards

Education

Masters in Archives or Information Management

Job description

Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies is seeking an experienced archivist leader to steward and expand access to a significant national collection. The role focuses on guiding archival description, preservation, and access across AIATSIS collections in Canberra and regional sites.

The successful candidate will supervise archivists, implement professional standards, and drive responsible collection management and description initiatives, ensuring ongoing care of