Positions at National Archives of Australia

Conservators
National Archives of Australia

    Australian Capital Territory
    Supervising Conservator,
    Operations and Preservation Branch, Records Operations and
    Preservation Section, Canberra

    APS Level 6, $65,737 - $72,939, (PN.30144)
    Closing date: Friday, 3 October 2008

        Duties: Under the direction of the Assistant Director,
        Preservation: Plan, manage and report on preservation
        activities that include conservation treatment of records,
        technical investigations, research, testing of materials,
        and scientific analysis; Supervise, coach and assist the
        development of professional preservation staff; Assist in
        the development of preservation standards, specifications,
        procedures, and guidelines relevant to the national archival
        collection; Provide support, training and advice to Archives
        staff on preservation policies, practices, treatments and
        testing methods; Participate in the preparation of technical
        publications, educational and training materials; Provide
        advice to external clients relevant to storage and
        preservation of Commonwealth records; Comply with current
        NAA policies and principles such as those that relate to
        behaviour in the workplace and use of Commonwealth resources

        Eligibility: To be eligible for engagement an applicant
        would normally be an Australian Citizen and the successful
        applicant will be required to undertake a security
        assessment.

        Notes: The preferred method for receiving applications for
        these employment opportunities is through the National
        Archives' online recruitment system. Applications will be
        opened from 9am Thursday 18 September 2008 until 8pm (AEST)
        Friday 3 October 2008. Operations positions at the Archives
        require physical fitness--more specifically the capacity to
        lift a stable weight of 7 kilograms to shoulder height
        readily. Positions that involve significant manual handling
        require a higher level of physical stamina and capability.

        Position Contact:

            Ian Batterham
            +61 2 6212 3424
            ian.batterham<-a t->naa< . >gov< . >au

    Australian Capital Territory and New South Wales
    Professional 1 (APS Level 3-5)
    $48,795 - $62,518
    (Ongoing and Non-ongoing - several positions),
    Conservators, Operations and Preservation Branch, Records
    Operations and Preservation Section, Canberra, Sydney

    Closing date: Friday, 3 October 2008

        Duties: As member of a team you will be required to:- Carry
        out, as directed, conservation treatments and other measures
        to ensure the appropriate preservation of Commonwealth
        records in a range of formats, using established techniques
        and reporting as necessary; Assist in research and analysis,
        educational and administrative activities supporting
        preservation program objectives; Liaise with staff of the
        Archives and other Commonwealth agencies on the treatment of
        records; Assist with the laboratory, workshop and office
        operations associated with the preservation function,
        maintain records of treatments and use Archives systems as
        required; Prioritise simple treatments and tasks and monitor
        workflow; and comply with current NAA policies and
        principles such as those that relate to behaviour in the
        workplace and use of Commonwealth resources

        Eligibility: To be eligible for engagement an applicant
        would normally be an Australian Citizen and the successful
        applicant will be required to undertake a security
        assessment.

        Notes: The preferred method for receiving applications for
        these employment opportunities is through the National
        Archives' online recruitment system. Applications will be
        opened from 9am Thursday 18 September 2008 until 8pm (AEST)
        Friday 3 October 2008. Operations positions at the Archives
        require physical fitness--more specifically the capacity to
        lift a stable weight of 7 kilograms to shoulder height
        readily. Positions that involve significant manual handling
        require a higher level of physical stamina and capability.

        Non-ongoing opportunities will be offered for a specified
        term of up to 18 months.

        Position Contact:

            Lynn Sisopha
            +61 2 9645 0130
            lynn.sisopha<-a t->naa< . >gov< . >au


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