About the National Film and Sound Archive The National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA) is Australia’s audiovisual archive, telling the national story by collecting, preserving and sharing audiovisual media, the cultural experience platforms of our time. The collection itself dates back to 1935, making it one of the world’s oldest audiovisual collections. It is also one of the country’s most used cultural collections, with around 125 million views of collection content each year.

The NFSA is in a period of significant change. Following increased Government investment, the institution is in a process of digital transformation, establishing the NFSA as Australia’s most dynamic and valued cultural organisation. We are rebuilding our curatorial workforce and developing the NFSA’s capacity to digitise our collection at scale – to preserve it for the future, to make sure it can be discovered, and to share it with all Australians.

We continue to work on developing a stable, secure and future-proof workforce across our four physical sites based in Canberra and Mitchell in the ACT as well as in Sydney and Melbourne.

We are also undergoing a program of business improvement for many of our corporate systems to improve efficiency and reduce manual handling.

We are an ambitious organisation, and we aim to be an employer of choice within the Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums (GLAM) sector, providing exciting and challenging work, as well as favourable employment conditions and unique development opportunities for our staff.

Cultural Values

We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants such as veterans, and people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA community members, individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions, as well as those from varied faith and cultural backgrounds. At the NFSA we prioritise the development of a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture through shared actions and behaviours that align with our strategy and direction. This empowers our employees to effectively contribute to our goals.

The National Film and Sound Archive of Australia is committed to ensuring a child-safe and child-friendly environment. All employees are expected to demonstrate a commitment to, and support for these principles in theory and practice.

About the Team The Storage Transformation team is part of the Conservation and Collection Management section of Collection Preservation branch. They are primarily responsible for the delivery of the Nitrate Extension and Refit Project,



which will significantly improve storage capacity and collection care outcomes for the cellulose nitrate motion picture and still image collection.

The Opportunity The Storage Project Coordinator plays a key role in project delivery, coordinating collection transport logistics and documentation, researching contemporary approaches to the storage of cellulose nitrate materials, and provides operational support to the Manager, Storage Transformation.

The NFSA is seeking an enthusiastic candidate with an established understanding of collection care and management principles, and project management experience.

This is a non-ongoing role for 14 months, with the possibility of extension subject to business requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Under general direction, this position is responsible for delivering the following functions:

- Lead and coordinate small teams in the delivery of specific projects tasks, including monitoring workflows tracking progress and supporting the effective implementation of processes.
- Assist the Manager, Storage Transformation in the development and delivery of project objectives including construction, collection documentation and collection relocation.
- Coordinate and participate in project administration tasks including but not limited to project planning, weekly reporting, setting meetings and agenda, budget and scheduling activities, risk tracking and coordination of contractors onsite.
- Consult and share information, ensure others are kept informed, and contribute to ensuring project processes align with best practices.
- Build and sustain relationships; liaise with a range of stakeholders including team members, colleagues, and stakeholders.
- Operate as an effective representative of the organisation in internal and externals forums.
- Conduct and support research and analysis into the sustainable care and management of archival collections, in particular cellulose nitrate.
- Support the management of the NFSA collection in accordance with international best practice, including Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property requirements, and in line with relevant legislative, policy and workplace health and safety requirements.





Selection Criteria The successful candidate will demonstrate their capacity against the following:

1. Demonstrated experience in collections management, including knowledge of professional standards, methodologies, and current practices.
2. Experience in project administration and support, with demonstrated capacity to achieve results in a collaborative team environment.
3. Proven ability to maintain productive working relationships, liaise effectively and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders, using well-developed verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
4. Demonstrated ability to undertake independent research and provide analysis in support of the successful delivery of projects.
5. Demonstrated knowledge of collection hazards and broader workplace health and safety requirements.

Qualifications and/or relevant experience required

Desirable

- Relevant qualifications in cultural heritage management and/or collection management are desirable.

How to Apply

When applying via our online e-recruitment system, please address the details in the ‘Key Responsibilities’ and ‘Selection Criteria ‘’ by outlining in 1000 words or less, how your skills and relevant experience demonstrate that you would be our ideal candidate. Your current resume is also to be included in your application.

In addition to an application and your resume, the assessment process for this position may also include an interview and referee reports.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disability, the LGBTIQ+ communities, from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Eligibility To be eligible for this position you must:

- Be an Australian Citizen.
- Satisfactorily complete an Australian Federal Police National Police Check.

What we offer you

We provide a diverse, inclusive, and supportive work environment with access to:

- Great training and development opportunities.
- Generous leave and flexible working arrangements.
- Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP – a free counselling service for you and your family).
- A market-competitive salary, plus 15.4% superannuation.
- Rewards and recognition initiatives.

RecruitAbility

RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information see: RecruitAbility | Australian Public Service Commission (https://apsc.gov.au).

📌 Storage Project Coordinator (Australia)
🏢 National Film and Sound Archive of Australia
📍 Australia