APS 6 - Program Manager, Technical Acquisitions

Job Description

Flexibility to be negotiated with successful candidate. Learn how a merit list or pool may be used Applicants suitable for the role but not offered the position for the current vacancy may be placed in a merit list or pool. If the applicant agrees, the results may be shared with other Australian Public Service (APS) agencies for filling similar roles. Applicants may be offered a future role, without the need to reapply. A merit list or pool may be used for up to 18 months. This merit list or pool may be used to fill other vacancies in Various locations - ACT, Parkes. APS 6 - Program Manager, Technical Acquisitions Parkes ACT As a world leading library, the National Library of Australia offers an innovative and collaborative workplace where exceptional team players and technical specialists can flourish. As part of the Library’s team, you will help support organisational reform, working collaboratively with your team to shape the Library’s future. The key duties of the position include: The Library is seeking to fill an ongoing Program Manager, Technical Acquisitions (APS6) role in the Collect and Acquire Section of the Collection Branch. The Program Manager, Technical Acquisitions is responsible for inspecting, locating and preserving digital files from physical carriers acquired by the National Library. The role involves quality assurance and managing the relocation of digital archives into a digital preservation system, whilst adhering to archival management practices. The role is critical to the development and enhancement of the National Library’s physical carrier collection and involves extracting data from current and historical software and hardware. We are looking for someone who has experience leading teams, managing digital processing and a sound understanding of obsolete physical carriers. The ideal candidate would have experience in working across teams and managing internal and external stakeholder relationships. This role requires understanding of digital archiving, digital forensics and/or digital preservation and digital preservation standards. Desirable qualifications: Qualifications or equivalent experience in digital preservation, computer systems engineering or computer science. Extensive experience in digital collection management and understanding of old and current technologies. Applicants should be Australian citizens to be eligible for APS employment. The preferred applicants will be required to successfully undergo a police record check and be willing to disclose all relevant and required information. Notes We encourage and welcome applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+ people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature age people. RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: APSC RecruitAbility . #J-18808-Ljbffr