Position at State Library of New South Wales

Manager, Collection Preservation and Storage
State Library of New South Wales
Permanent Full Time position
Clerk Grade 11/12

Position Number: 13/045
Readvertised (Previous applicants need not reapply)

Applicants for the position who are not an Australian citizen or
permanent resident may be considered for appointment subject to
holding an appropriate visa and the approval of the Public Service
Commissioner.

Total remuneration package to $141,593 (Salary: $110,699 - $128,023)
including employer's contribution to superannuation and leave
loading.

The State Library of NSW welcomes applications from Indigenous
Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds
and people with a disability. If you have individual requirements
that need to be accommodated in order to participate in the
selection process and join the State Library team, please indicate
this in your application.

The Manager, Collection Preservation and Storage leads, manages and
provides strategic advice on the delivery of physical and digital
preservation, conservation and onsite and offsite storage services
for the State Library 's collections.

The Collection Preservation and Storage Branch develops and
implements preservation, storage and treatment policies for all
material formats in the Library 's collections. The Branch is also
responsible for the collection 's conservation program, which
maintains client access to collections through their maintenance;
treatment of individual items identified by client request; and
processing of new acquisitions to the collection ensuring they are
accessible.

Applicants are required to download the Position Description and
Applicant Guide attached and must apply and address the selection
criteria online at

    <URL:http://www.jobs.nsw.gov.au>

Applicants should attach their cover letter and resume in MS Office
2003-2007 or PDF format.

 Criteria: The following selection criteria forms a specific part of
the selection process.  Applicants must address each of the criteria
by responding to the selection criteria questions in the Application
Form tab.

    Relevant tertiary qualifications and extensive knowledge of
    physical and/or digital preservation; extensive knowledge of
    conservation and storage policy, procedures and standards
    nationally and internationally.

    Significant leadership experience in delivering physical and/or
    digital preservation, conservation and storage services.

    Highly developed communication, presentation and interpersonal
    skills and demonstrated ability to collaborate and build
    partnerships with internal and external clients and colleagues.

    Highly developed people leadership skills including a well
    developed ability to develop and motivate staff and implement
    and manage change effectively

    Highly developed financial management, organisational,
    analytical and conceptual skills and demonstrated ability to
    scope and implement complex projects

    Extensive knowledge of current developments in physical and
    digital preservation, conservation and storage services and the
    application of new technologies, and a demonstrated commitment
    to innovation and continuous improvement

    Sound experience in policy and strategy development and
    implementation, and in applying corporate strategies and polices
    to the management of a unit

    Demonstrated knowledge and commitment to the principles of EEO,
    work health and safety and ethical practice and their
    application in the workplace.

Contact: Vicki McDonald +61 2 9273 1412
Closing Date:  13 October 2013


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