Database Support Officer, Collection Systems

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About the Project

The Collection Enhancement Project (CEP) is a significant project that aims to register and digitise the biological, geological, and cultural collections of the museum. This includes registering all collection material in the digital collection management system, photographing cultural collection materials, barcoding, supporting community consultation activities and enhancing documentation and metadata.

About the Role

We require a Database Support Officer on a full-time temporary four year contract.

The role is critical in supporting the implementation of system enhancements to support the Australian Museum’s (AM) Collection Enhancements Project, our DAMS uplift project, as well as contributing to continuous system improvements and day-to-day administration.

Use your prior experience in a database or systems role and demonstrated experience in digital collection management systems to enhance the Australian Museum’s (AM) digital collection management system, EMu, and its integrations with internal and external digital asset management, digital preservation and discovery systems, including Fotoware and the Atlas of Living Australia.

The Database Support Officer is also responsible for the day to day operations of the Digital Collection Management Systems, Fotoware and EMu, implements data quality and standard checks for data capture, storage and access to achieve project outcomes and support for system users in the museum, with special focus towards the Digital Media Library and digital preservation.

Employment Status:

· Clerk Grade 3/4

· Fixed term 4 years

· Full Time 35 hours per week
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You will be paid a competitive annual salary $79,032 – $86,539, plus employer’s contribution to superannuation (currently 11.5%) and annual leave loading.

About you

We are seeking someone with experience in database and collection system administration and technical support. A particular interest or experience in digital media management or digital preservation would be an advantage.

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, dynamic and focussed, working efficiently whilst assisting with delivery of multiple projects as well as the continued improvements of the systems. An interest in natural sciences, photography, arts or history would be an asset for this position as well as being comfortable working both as a team and independently on tasks.

Knowledge & Experience

· Experience in Collection System and multimedia administration and support

· Demonstrated advanced skills, experience and expertise in database manipulation and management preferably in a Museum or natural history context.

· Knowledge of and demonstrated experience in data management including databasing and data import, data reporting and access, and creating and implementing data standards.

· Demonstrated experience with large museum datasets preferably of both cultural and taxonomic nature.

· Experience or interest in multimedia databases and digital record management and preservation.

About The Australian Museum

The Australian Museum is truly a great place to work. We aim to be a leading voice for the richness of life, the Earth and culture in Australia and the Pacific. We commit to transform the conversation around climate change, the environment and wildlife conservation; be a strong advocate for First Nations’ culture; and continue to develop world-leading science, collections, exhibitions and education programs.

Recent staff survey results confirm that our staff feel valued, accepted and supported and that they believe the AM is an inclusive workplace. AM staff also report a high level of job satisfaction.

The AM is located on the homelands of the Gadigal people and acknowledges and pays respect to the Gadigal people as the custodians of the land, sky and waterways, paying respect to Elders past and present.

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Benefits

Besides working together with other like-minded people, you will have access to professional development and dedicated Wellbeing programs.

How to apply

Applicants must submit (if submitted as attachment, please upload as PDF):

1. A one to two page covering letter which addresses the role description’s essential requirements, key knowledge and experience.

2. Resume

As part of the online application process, you will be prompted to answer the below targeted question.

1. Describe a previous time you made a system improvement that increased efficiency for users or for a wider audience? How did you recognise the issue and go about making the changes necessary for improvement? (Max 300 words)

2. Provide a brief run down on how you would approach a request for batch deletion or bulk replace of data in the collection management system or media library? (Max 300 words)

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The successful applicant will be subject to national criminal records check. As recommended by Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI), the Australian Museum encourages all applicants who can be safely vaccinated for COVID-19, to be so.

Contact person: Jessica Furlong, Collection Systems Manager, jessica.furlong@australian.museum

Inclusive and welcoming

The Australian Museum is an NSW Public Service organisation and aims to attract and retain the right people for the right jobs. The AM is a diverse and inclusive workplace where genuine participation and contribution is enabled, and everyone, regardless of their background, identity or circumstances is valued, accepted and supported to thrive at work.

This means that we are embedding diversity and inclusion in everything we do on a daily basis, whether it be our recruitment processes, workplace culture, career development programs, customer service or policies and procedures. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment process to better enable you to shine, please reach out to the contact person or note this in your application.