Address- Non-Ongoing - Full Time - APS4
- $71,560 - $78,001
- Campbell, ACT
The Role
The Image Interpreter performs high level image digital correction and manipulation from preservation digital assets for use in Memorial exhibitions, publications and public access. The work involves: calibration and use of professional level equipment, the deployment of colour management standards and procedures, and the use of business management systems including; Museums+, and Picton.
The second primary role is to provide operation support and function to scan at preservation level collection material including negative, photographic and motion picture material as directed.
Working with Potentially Distressing Material
This position may be exposed to potentially distressing situations or collection materials. This includes interactions with visitors and veterans, taking oral histories, viewing/listening to oral histories, photos, film, sound, artworks, online material, and objects or documents that describe or depict warfare, human suffering or death. The level of interaction and amount of exposure varies across different roles. The Memorial is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace and proactively fostering the health and wellbeing of staff. In regard to the above, please consider your personal circumstances when applying for this role. If you have any concerns, please speak to the contact officer before submitting your application
Core Responsibilities
Under the general direction of the PFS Production and DAMs Manager and to established timeframes:
- Perform high-level digital correction and manipulation of digital images associated with the collection preservation and access programs using professional equipment. Deliver digital assets to the Gallery Development team and maintain collection image integrity in accordance to National Collection established guidelines and practices.
- Maintain and calibrate equipment such as high-grade graphic monitors.
- Undertake image asset post-production and delivery for the Memorials Gallery Development project while using digital colour management and workflow procedures associated with the Gallery Development project.
- Maintain preservation and technical metadata requirements within collection business systems (Museums+ (CMS) and Picton (DAMS). Update The gallery Development tracking system (Monday.com) to successfully track deliverables
- Ensure the correct handling of collection items to minimise risk of damage to originals.
- Assist with the maintenance and calibration of equipment such as high grade graphic monitors and capture equipment.
- Assist with the development staff and provide strong technical capability, promoting open communication and initiative.
- Abide by and further the principles and practices of Work health and Safety as outlined in the WPS Act, taking reasonable care for personal health and safety and ensuring that acts or omissions do not adversely affect the health and safety of other persons.
Contact Information:
- For specific questions relating to this job vacancy, please contact: Bob McKendry, (02) 6243 4***
- For questions relating to the online lodgement of your application, please email the Recruitment team via **********@awm.gov.au
Applications close at 11:30pm, Sunday, 9 June 2024
For more details about the position and how to apply, please view the information pack.
The Memorial is committed to workplace diversity and maintains an environment that values the contribution of people from different backgrounds and experiences. The Memorial welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, veterans, mature age people, people from diverse backgrounds, and people with a disability.
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