Senior Archivist: Digital Preservation & Collection Leadership

Digital Preservation Coalition; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution seeks a Senior Archivist to manage donations and records, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and supporting RMIT's cultural legacy. The ideal candidate will have technical archival skills, a strong record of innovation, and excellent communication abilities, vital for engaging diverse stakeholders. This full-time role is based in Melbourne, Australia, with competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• High degree of technical skills and archival systems knowledge.
• Excellent understanding of current and emerging practices in archives.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a range of services in support of legislative requirements.
• Manage donations and transfers of records to RMIT University Archives.
• Coordinate the Annual Disposal program.

Skills

Technical skills and archival systems knowledge

Strong problem-solving skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Project management skills

Job description

• Vacancy for Senior Archivist at RMIT University

Vacancy for Senior Archivist at RMIT University

30 January 2025

Melbourne, Australia

Salary HEW 7 + 17% Superannuation

Full-Time

As Senior Archivist, Collection Management, you will be responsible for the delivery of a range of services in support of legislative requirements, internal policies, and RMITs cultural and historical legacy. You will manage donations and transfers of records to RMIT University Archives and coordinate the Annual Disposal program.

To be successful in this position, you will have:

High degree of technical skills and archival systems knowledge, and strong skills in manipulating and managing data.

Excellent understanding of current and emerging practices in archives, digitisation and digital preservation.

Demonstrated record of innovation and commitment to continuous improvement.

Strong problem-solving skills, including critical analysis and evaluation.

Proven record of adopting a flexible approach to work and adapting to a constantly changing work environment.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to liaise with a diverse range of stakeholders.

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and lead through positive influence.

Project management skills and experience.