89799 - Assistant Curator, Industry Relations

Job Details
Under general direction undertake the following duties:

• Develop and deliver existing and emerging collection acquisition programs in accordance with curatorial and accessioning policies and practices including developing targeted acquisition strategies, negotiating lodgement of material, and end to end processing of incoming acquisitions.
• Working independently and with other members of the team, develop, build and maintain relationships with key industry stakeholders within the broadcast and sound industry sectors, identified to assist in the growth of the NFSA’s contemporary digital collection.
• Proactively contribute to the interpretation and presentation of the National Collection, through identified outreach programs and projects.
• Participate in the development and enhancement of key systems and workflows with an emphasis on digital transformation through active contribution to priority development projects.
• Undertake complex research and analysis of collection material, to identify strengths and weaknesses in the existing collection, assisting in developing targeted acquisition, outreach and preservation strategies. 

Selection Criteria

1. Demonstrated skills and experience working in and knowledge of Australia’s audiovisual industries, with a strong understanding of contemporary digital technologies and formats.
2. Strong operational and organisational skills including the ability to work with minimal supervision, using initiative and managing multiple tasks within agreed acquisition priorities as a member of a high performing team.
3. High level communication and interpersonal skills building and initiating relationships with new and existing stakeholders within the sound and broadcast industries.
4. Experience undertaking complex research and analysis in the curatorial context of acquiring, processing, interpreting and presenting collection material.
5. Demonstrated ability to develop, update and implement policies, guidelines and procedures in accordance with Curatorial requirements.

Qualifications and/or equivalent experience required:

• Relevant experience working within a collecting institution and/or audio-visual industry is desirable. 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; and
• Satisfactorily complete an Australian Federal Police National Police Check.

Other eligibility that may be included in a job would also include the following:

• Obtain and maintain an Australian Government Baseline Security Clearance; and
• Obtain and maintain a Working with Vulnerable People registration.

Assessment Process

The assessment process for this position will include:

• A written application individually addressing the selection criteria (1000 words). 
• Resume; and
• Referee checking.

The assessment process for this position may also include:

• An interview;

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

Simon Smith

Curator | Collections Acquisitions Programs

E: simon.smith@nfsa.gov.a

P: 03 8638 1508