About the Project
The Collection Enhancement Project (CEP) is the Australian Museum’s digitisation program, aiming to standardise and streamline digitisation activities across the Museum. The CEP is managed within two streams – Natural Science collections and Cultural collections – based on the specialised requirements and expertise needed to digitise such varied collection material. The focus within the Natural Science collections is to digitally register specimens to address the legacy data issues and capture high resolution images, with the aim to improve collection management, audit capabilities, and accessibility of the collections.
About the Role
We are looking for a Digital Archivist to work in our Natural Science Collection Enhancement team to improve digital accessibility and preservation outcomes for AM Archives Collections.
This role contributes to coordinating and delivering key CEP initiatives including collection digitisation, digital preservation projects, barcoding, and data cleaning work—all aimed at preserving, communicating, and unlocking the value of the AM’s archival collections. The role reports to the Natural Sciences Digitisation Manager with day-to-day supervision by the Collection Manager, Archives.
About you
The ideal candidate will be a seasoned professional with demonstrated knowledge and extensive experience in the field, complemented by exceptional coordination and communication skills.
Key knowledge and experience
- Recent experience in projects working with archival collections and/or 2D heritage materials, including data cleaning, cataloguing, digital storage, and barcoding.
- Understanding of archival principles, processes and procedures combined with a knowledge of the legislation and compliance requirements for archives in the public sector – NSW State Records Act, privacy, information access, evidence and copyright. Understanding of Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property protocols as applied to archival material.
- Records management, archives and/or heritage cultural collection management system experience, especially EMu and Fotoware, together with skills and experience in digital archiving and digital preservation systems and procedures.
- Fragile material handling and storage experience.
Essential requirements
- Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or professional experience in archives, records management, information management, library studies, museum studies, or related cultural heritage field that meets the knowledge and skill standards expected for archival practice, as outlined by the Australian Society of Archivists
About The Australian Museum
The Australian Museum is truly a great place to work. We aim to be a leading voice for the richness of life, the Earth and culture in Australia and the Pacific. We commit to transform the conversation around climate change, the environment and wildlife conservation; be a strong advocate for First Nations’ culture; and continue to develop world-leading science, collections, exhibitions and education programs.
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Benefits
Besides working together with other like-minded people, you will have access to professional development and dedicated Wellbeing programs.