AddressJob no: 0061821
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Department: Student and Scholarly Services – Archives and Special Collections
Salary: UOM 5 – $79,961-$91,844 p.a. plus 17% super
- Delivers high-quality frontline services to support learning, teaching, and research activities
- Great personal and career development opportunities
- Brilliant benefits and a flexible work environment!
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a Reference Archivist to join our team and provide frontline services and support researchers at the University of Melbourne Archives (UMA).
You'll manage requests, and inquiries, and ensure smooth access to our rich collection. Your tasks include handling reference requests, aiding digitisation efforts, and maintaining collection integrity. Excitingly, you'll also assist with learning and teaching initiatives, adding depth to your role.
This role provides archives professionals with an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team culture that prioritises personal and career development, professionalism, and creativity.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Take ownership on all public research enquiries regarding use of the University of Melbourne Archives via a variety of channels
- Oversight of the retrieval and return of collection items, tracking item movement correctly using collection management software and ASC processes and standards.
- Protect collection material through initial assessments of condition.
- Actively foster and support best practice in user experience for a diverse range of clients of Archives and Special Collections.
Who we are looking for
We're looking for people who demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to provide excellent customer service. Additionally, you should be a team player capable of liaising with stakeholders.
You will also have:
- Qualifications in Archives, Records and Information Management, or related discipline, and/or an equivalent mix of education and relevant experience
- Experience in archives, records, information management or related field, with good understanding of archival practice and industry standards, and their practical application in large archives
- Knowledge and experience of archival collection management systems and reference management systems
- Interest in and a passion for applying in practice, contemporary discussions on archival theory
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.
To ensure the University continues to provide a safe environment for everyone, this position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your new team – Student and Scholarly Services
Student and Scholarly Services provides student administration and services from recruitment and point of enquiry to graduation. This team also delivers wellbeing and scholarly services to students and staff.
Archives and Special Collections (ASC) develops, provides care for, and facilitates access to the University of Melbourne Archives, Rare Books, Prints, Rare Music, Maps and East Asian collections. ASC was formed to realise the social benefit of collections through universal access, their care and development for teaching, learning and research, now and into the future.
What we offer you!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out our benefits page!
The University of Melbourne
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Be yourself
The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities, and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality, and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.
We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact Kim Groizard at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture, and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Maddison via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
Applications close: 12th March 2024 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT)
Position Description: 0061821 Assistant Archivist, Reference PD.pdf
Position Description
