The Admin/Collection Assistant Officer, Photographs Film and Sound (PFS) undertakes a broad range of tasks associated with the administration of the Memorials PFS collection. Under the direction of the PFS Collection Manager, the work involves managing PFS collection access and storage; physically describing objects applying the PFS collection schema, and version control within the Collection Management System (CMS). Other responsibilities include collection retrievals, preparing collection for conservation and digitisation; responding to internal enquiries and assisting with PFS priorities and Memorial projects where directed.
A Drivers Licence is required as the occupant of the role will need to move collection items between Memorial campuses. The occupant will also be required to work in low temperature storage repositories in accordance with Memorial standards.
This position may entail working with potentially distressing and culturally sensitive material.
Core Responsibilities
- Under direction, physically describe the collection applying the PFS schema and version control at the object level enhancing the catalogue record using the Memorials Collection Management System
- Undertake administrative support, collection documentation and project tasks as required with an emphasis on continuous improvement in a service delivery environment.
- Assist with the handling and movement of a wide range of objects, equipment and photographic/film collection material (prints; acetate, nitrate, polyester, film reels and glass-plate negatives) as required.
- Support the Memorial’s use of PFS content against various activities such as eSales, exhibitions, publications and projects using Memorial systems such as the CMS (Collection Management System), DAMS (Digital Asset Management System), Piction (online sales) and Sharepoint.
- Abide by and further the principles and practices of Work Health and Safety, taking reasonable care for personal health and safety and ensuring that acts or omissions do not adversely affect the health and safety of other persons.
The Memorial is committed to workplace diversity and maintains an environment that values the contribution of people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. The Memorial welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, veterans, mature age people, people from diverse backgrounds and people with a disability. To be eligible for ongoing or non-ongoing employment, Australian Citizenship is required.
For more information or to apply visit the AWM website.
