Role Details
Contribute to the development, review and implementation of the Published Collecting Plan within the Collections Policy framework, supporting the Manager Published Collections and considering the full lifecycle cost of collection management.
This role ensures collections are strategically developed, sustainably managed, and aligned with organisational priorities.
Provide leadership and professional guidance to the team, driving performance and fostering a culture of high-quality customer service, continuous improvement and professional practice.
This includes ensuring compliance with the Libraries Act ****, meeting legal deposit obligations, and maintaining strong, relevant reference and special collections that reflect organisational goals.
Lead the assessment and negotiation of significant acquisitions, offering expert advice and building strong relationships with donors and stakeholders.
Manage the collection development budget effectively, collaborate with partners to enhance systems and workflows, provide specialist collection advice, and deliver projects in line with departmental governance, procurement and risk frameworks.
Special Conditions
· The Incumbent will be required to participate in the department's Performance Management Program.




· The Incumbent may be assigned to another position at this remuneration level or equivalent.
· Some work outside of normal hours will be required.
· Some interstate travel involving overnight absences will be required.
· This role requires a working with children check.
· This role requires a National Criminal History check.
Essential
· Eligible for professional membership of the Australian Library and Information Association, or
· Degree in Information Management or Archives Administration, or a degree majoring in history, politics, anthropology, law or commerce, or another degree and eligible for professional membership of the Australian Society of Archivists, or
· Degree in fine arts, applied science or science.
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and adaptable ways of working including part-time.
Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
For a Role Description, further information and how to apply please visit and search vacancy number ******.
Enquiries to:
Andrew Piper - Manager, Published Collections
Phone: ******** ***
Email: ******
Applications close:27 July **** at 11:00pm

📌 Team Leader And Curator, Published Collections (Adelaide)
🏢 Attorney-General'S Department South Australia
📍 Adelaide