Job description
Agency Department of People, Sport and Culture Work unit Library and Archives NT
Job title Manager Collection Management Designation Professional 3
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $114,199 - $127,898 Location Darwin
Position number 6093 RTF 353083 Closing 13/08/2026
Contact officer Lilly Ho on 08 8922 0758 or [email protected]
About the agency https://lant.nt.gov.au/ | https://dpsc.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=353083
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TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or
job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go
to the OCPE website.

Primary objective
To ensure the Library and Archives NT collections are well-managed, documented, preserved, and accessible through effective
acquisition, cataloguing, description, storage, and preservation practices that meet professional standards. To work collaboratively
across the Collections and Content team to support the management and development of both print and digital collections.

Context statement
Library and Archives NT is the is the premier public research library and archival organisation of the Northern Territory, dedicated
to creating connections with and for communities, and serving as a trusted steward of Territory memory and history.



Its collections
include NT Government archives, books, newspapers, photographs, maps, magazines, ephemera, websites, letters, diaries,
community and organisational records, and oral histories.
Library and Archives NT is a branch of the Northern Territory Government’s Department of People, Sport and Culture.

Key duties and responsibilities
1. Ensure Library and Archives NT collections are accurately described to professional standards using cataloguing standards,

metadata practices and maintain efficient data flows between systems.
2. Develop, review, and maintain policies, processes, and workflow documentation relating to cataloguing, metadata, and overall

collection management.
3. Provide expert advice on cataloguing and metadata practice, storage, conservation, preservation and National eDeposit.
4. Manage the storage and preservation of physical and digital collections, including onsite and offsite facilities, to ensure long-

term conservation and access.
5. Oversee the procurement of library resources for Library and Archives NT and public libraries, including monographs and

journals in both print and digital formats, and provide skilled advice for library materials tenders and stakeholders.
6. Monitor, analyse, and report on collections expenditure to ensure accountability and effective budget management.
7.



Plan and project manage collection moves, stock-taking, weeding, and collection audits.
8. Lead the Collection Management team by allocating responsibilities, empowering staff, and establishing workflows to optimise

technical operations.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. A tertiary qualification relating to the GLAM (Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums) sector, with eligibility for the relevant

professional membership.
2. Extensive knowledge of collection management practices, including acquisition, cataloguing, processing and preservation.
3. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in cataloguing and metadata standards, resource description and evolving metadata

practices and technologies.
4. Extensive knowledge of Library Management Systems and awareness of emerging collection technologies.
5. Demonstrated experience in managing collections and facilities, including storage, building management, disaster preparedness,

recovery and conservation practices.
6. Sound knowledge of copyright and legal deposit legislation relevant to library and archival collections.
7. Demonstrated knowledge of procurement processes, including tendering, contract and budgeting management.
8. Proven leadership and people management skills, including experience in leading team and developing staff.
9. Strong project management skills, high-level written and good verbal communication abilities.

Desirable
1. Knowledge of Northern Territory and Australian history and culture relevant to collection management.
2. Experience in, or knowledge of contemporary practices in public and community or state equivalent library service provision.

📌 Manager Collection Management (Darwin)
🏢 Department of People, Sport and Culture
📍 Darwin