89772 & 89405 | APS5 - Senior Accessioning Officer

Job Description

Under limited direction, undertake the following duties:

• Contribute to the development and implementation of a regular training program for Curatorial Accessioners and co-ordinate training requirements for other NFSA business units in relation to all accessioning functions.
• Contribute to the administration of the Accessioning Matters and Corrections Inbox, including communication with internal and external stakeholders regarding accessioning matters and data corrections in a timely manner; review newly created catalogue and name authority records to ensure adherence to established metadata scheme and information management standards. 
• Complete a range of complex analogue and digital accessioning and packaging of moving image, recorded sound, documentation and artefact collection items according to the NFSA’s metadata schemas and information management standards and guidelines. Lead accessioning projects and supervision of accessioners.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of data quality standards and provide advice and input into the development of policies and procedures in relation to metadata and data quality management. Participate in the regular review and updating of accessioning documents, ensuring they meet established standards.
• Participate in data quality projects, testing and implementation of new collection management system releases.

Selection Criteria 

In relation to the ‘Job Details’ listed above, concisely outline your skills, experience, and achievements against each of the following areas:

1. In-depth collection accessioning and technical knowledge of audiovisual and associated documentation material in both analogue and digital formats.
2. Demonstrated skills and experience working in, and knowledge of Australia’s audiovisual industries, and/or curatorial and cultural heritage sectors.
3. Proven experience in developing, testing, implementing of and training in systems and applications relevant to curatorial, accessioning, collection management and contributing to the development of policy, guidelines, training guides and procedures.
4. Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication and negotiation skills and ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships with staff at all levels; demonstrated effective staff supervision.
5. Strong organisational skills including the ability to undertake tasks with minimal supervision, set priorities and show initiative.

Qualifications and/or equivalent experience required:

• A relevant tertiary degree and/or equivalent experience in a related cultural or industry environment. Library, Archive or Museum qualifications and/or other relevant tertiary studies are desirable.

Eligibility 
To be eligible for this position you must:

• Be an Australian Citizen
• Successfully complete an Australian Federal Police (AFP) National Police Check.

Assessment Process
The assessment process for this position will include:

• A written application (1000 words) addressing experience against each of the Selection Criteria
• Resume
• Interview
• Referee checking.

NFSA Cultural Values

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disability, the LGBTIQ+ communities, from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
 
The National Film and Sound Archive of Australia is committed to ensuring a child-safe and child-friendly environment. All employees are expected to demonstrate a commitment to, and support for these principles in theory and practice. 
 
Contact Officer
Bronwyn Barnett | Senior Curator, Curatorial Operations & Accessioning
E: bronwyn.barnett@nfsa.gov.au
P: 02 6248 2277