Positions at National Library of Australia

The following three positions are available in the Preservation
Services Branch of the National Library of Australia.

Preservation Reformatting: APS Level 6
Position Number 417
$43953 - $50489
This position is responsible for the management of the Preservation
Reformatting Unit. The successful applicant will possess sound
experience and theoretical knowledge of preservation microform and
digital reformatting techniques and issues.

Contact Officer:
    Lydia Preiss
    +61 2 62621627
    lpreiss [at] nla__gov__au

Paper Conservation: APS Level 6
Position Number 734
$43953 - $50489
This position is responsible for managing the Preservation and
Conservation treatment program for the Library's paper based
collections. The occupant will be required to plan, supervise and
deliver the preservation treatment programs for paper based
materials.

Contact Officer:
    Lydia Preiss
    +61 2 62621627
    lpreiss [at] nla__gov__au

Digital Preservation: APS Level 5
Position number 712
AUS$40695 - $43152
Provide access to and ensure preservation duplication of a range of
contemporary and superceded software and media in an environment of
constant technological change and develop procedures to deal with
technical problems. A sound knowledge of, and practical competence
with, computers and the nature of digital information, archiving of
data and physical formats is essential along with the ability to
liaise and communicate effectively.

Contact Officer:
    Deborah Woodyard
    +61 2 62621366
    dwoodyar [at] nla__gov__au

Conditions and eligibility for all vacancies:  Staff of the Library
are employed under the Public Service Act.  The Library has a
Certified Agreement which sets conditions of employment and can be
accessed on the Internet at http://www.nla.gov.au/nla/agreement/
Applicants need to be Australian citizens or to have permanent
residence status.  Applicants with permanent residence status may be
offered appointment pending the granting of citizenship.

Selection documentation: Phone 24 hour service on 02-6262-1461 or on
the Internet at http://www.nla.gov.au/jobs/   Selection
documentation may also be requested using e-mail address
recruit [at] nla__gov__au

Applications should be addressed to:

    The Recruitment Officer
    National Library of Australia
    Parkes Place
    Parkes ACT   2600

Closing date for applications:  23 July 1999

    Due to the unusual nature of the position and our desire to
    share the opportunity with as many interested applicants as
    possible, the deadline for applications for the APS Level 5
    position has been extended to Friday 13 August 1999.

Deborah Woodyard
PADI / Digital Preservation
National Library of Australia
Canberra ACT 2600
Australia
+61 2 6262 1366

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