Collection Manager, Digital Collections

Collection Manager, Digital Collections

Australia's largest public museum organisation is seeking a Collection Manager, Digital Collections to join Museums Victoria.

ABOUT MUSEUMS VICTORIA:

Ever dreamed of working in a place where history comes alive, technology meets innovation, and stories are preserved for future generations? Welcome to Museums Victoria (MV), where we care for the state's scientific and cultural collections, and every day brings new opportunities to inspire, challenge, and educate. From the awe-inspiring Melbourne Museum to the culturally significant Immigration Museum, the innovative Scienceworks, and the World Heritage-listed Royal Exhibition Building, we're a team of passionate professionals dedicated to preserving the past and shaping the future.

And now, we're on the lookout for a Collection Manager, Digital Collections. If you're passionate about leading innovative projects, preserving collections, and collaborating with a dynamic team to make history and technology collections accessible and impactful, this role could be your next great adventure!

ABOUT THE POSITION:

This position plays a key role in managing and preparing digital collection materials for ingestion into Museums Victoria's Digital Asset Management System (DAMS). You will be responsible for identifying, describing, and registering pre-existing digital State Collection items, digital surrogates of analogue audiovisual materials, and ensuring their alignment with digital preservation workflows.

This 12-week fixed-term role will involve collaborating with image management, information technology, and collection management teams to ensure digital assets are properly documented and preserved.

Some of the key duties include:

• Searching archive drives to identify digital State Collection items and matching them to existing catalogue records.
• Documenting file locations, file names, collection registration numbers, and other key metadata for DAMS ingestion.
• Developing cataloguing protocols for digital collections in collaboration with relevant staff.
• Creating new catalogue records as needed to support digital preservation.
• Identifying and removing duplicate files while ensuring the integrity of digital assets.
• Liaising with Image Management and IT teams to establish metadata and migration requirements.
• Contributing to the ongoing development of digital preservation practices at Museums Victoria.

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL HAVE:

• Experience in museum collection management and a strong understanding of social history and technology collections.
• Knowledge of digital preservation principles and experience applying them to museum collections.
• Proficiency in digital file formats, file management, and metadata standards.
• Experience working with collection management databases (e.g., KE EMu) and familiarity with Digital Asset Management Systems (DAMS).
• Strong time management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work systematically.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience engaging both internal and external stakeholders.

OTHER INFORMATION:

This is a VPS3, full-time or part-time, 12-week fixed-term position. The salary offered is $74,580 base on grade (pro rata) 11.5% superannuation. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check.

HOW TO APPLY?

To view the position description, visit Careers - Museums Victoria. From our Current Vacancies page, select "All Jobs" and click on the link for this job's listing.

To apply, please click "Apply for this Job" at the bottom of the job listing page.

For more information about this position, please contact Alice Cannon

at acannon@museum.vic.gov.au

Please submit the following three documents with your application:

• Your Cover Letter
• Your Resume
• A written response addressing the Key Selection Criteria as outlined in our Role Statement (Please refer to the attached document).

Please note: Applications that do not address the Key Selection Criteria will not be considered.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Wednesday 5 March 2025 (11:59 pm)

Join us in shaping the future while preserving the past!