Collection And Conservation Traineeship - Nfsa - First Nations Identified Role

Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply for this position. This action constitutes a measure intended to achieve equality as per section 27 of the Discrimination Act 1991 (ACT)

AFL SportsReady, in conjunction with the National Film and Sound Archives of Australia (NFSA), currently has an exciting position available for someone wanting to pursue a career in the Arts industry. 

AFL SportsReady believes in a fair and united Australia, where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have the same opportunities and access to education, training and employment as other Australians. Through Warumilang, (AFL SportsReady’s Indigenous Program), our vision is to provide opportunities for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to start their careers with confidence, qualifications and skills.

ABOUT THE ROLE 

As the successful applicant, you will be employed by AFL SportsReady, as part of our Warumilang program, while working on-site with NFSA in Acton.

• Full time position 
• Fully funded qualification - Cert III Business
• Fully supported by our team of dedicated Field Officers, Educators, and First Nations Mentors

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Gain an understanding of the importance of media asset management systems, safe handling and preservation techniques and storage of audiovisual materials (film, video, records)
• Learn about the NFSA’s 3.3 million collection items and understand what we collect and how it is looked after
• Understand the work health and safety requirements of working within an audiovisual archive and help keep other staff safe
• Learn to accurately record information about the location, condition and content of the NFSA collection

Learn the basic processes for preparing and digitising audiovisual materials:

• Assist with handling or moving the NFSA’s audiovisual collection between different locations in Canberra, including rehousing materials in the collection vaults
• Assist with cleaning and preparing audiovisual materials, such as video and audio tapes, so that they can be digitised

Undertake a range of general office activities:

Learn about the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia: 
• Attend team and project meetings to understand what is happening at the NFSA and across the Collection Management, Conservation and Digitisation Branch to meet our strategic goals. 
Learn about archiving practices:
• Gain an understanding of the importance of media asset management systems, safe handling and preservation techniques and storage of audiovisual materials (film, video, records) 
• Learn about the NFSA’s 3.3 million collection items and understand what we collect and how it is looked after. 
• Understand the work health and safety requirements of working within an audiovisual archive and help keep other staff safe.
• Learn to accurately record information about the location, condition and content of the NFSA collection.

Learn the basic processes for preparing and digitising audiovisual materials:
• Digitise fragile and deteriorated audiovisual material to archival standards.
• Assist with handling or moving the NFSA’s audiovisual collection between different locations in Canberra, including rehousing materials in the collection vaults. 
• Assist with cleaning and preparing audiovisual materials, such as video and audio tapes, so that they can be digitised. 
Undertake a range of general office activities:
• Provide general administrative support for team activities and projects. 
• Assist in maintaining records about the collection or keep track of requests using online systems.
Under close support: 
• Assist and participate in the development and delivery of activities at the NFSA. 
• Attend meetings relating to CCM activities.
• Assist and support team members working on other tasks as required.

SELECTION CRITERIA

• Permanent right to work in Australia 
• Keen interest in the arts
• Strong communication skills
• Good time management / organisational skills
• Ability to work well individually and as part of a team
• Enthusiasm and a positive attitude
• Satisfactorily complete an Australian Federal Police National Police Check
• Obtain and maintain a Working with Vulnerable People registration

SALARY

As the successful candidate, you will receive: 

• National training wage + 10.5% superannuation
• Fully funded qualification