HOBAN Recruitment is seeking experienced and detail-oriented professional for an
APS4 level Collections Support Officer
prospect located in
Parkes ACT.
This role is ideal for candidates with experience working in libraries, archives, museums, heritage collections or records management environments who are passionate about preserving and maintaining important collection materials.
You will play a key role in cataloguing, metadata creation, collection control and the safe handling of valuable collection items while supporting day-to-day collection management operations.
About the Role
As an APS4 Level Collections Support Officer, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate collection records and supporting the physical management of collection materials in accordance with established procedures and WHS requirements.
Key responsibilities include:
Creating and updating descriptive and collection control metadata within the collection management system
Cataloguing and maintaining accurate records for a variety of collection materials
Retrieving collection items from storage repositories and shelving locations
Housing and re-housing collection materials using approved storage methods
Labelling collection materials and storage containers with appropriate control numbers
Maintaining the integrity and accuracy of collection information and locations
Undertaking physical operational tasks, including handling, lifting and transporting collection materials
Ensuring safe handling and preservation of valuable collection items
Following workplace health and safety procedures when carrying out operational activities
Performing administrative and data entry tasks using various computer systems and Microsoft Office applications
Competitive pay rate of between
$***** and $***** per hour (depending on experience)
, including casual loading, providing you with financial stability and recognition for your expertise.
12% superannuation
to secure your future and support your retirement planning.




Start date 19 October for a 19 week period
allowing you to embark on this exciting opportunity without delay.
Full-time position, offering 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
, enabling a healthy work-life balance and time.
Part-time hours may be considered for an experienced candidate.
Gain valuable experience within a heritage, collections or information management workplace
Collaborative and supportive team culture
Opportunity to contribute to the preservation and management of significant collection materials
Develop and enhance cataloguing, metadata and collection management skills
About You
To be successful, you will demonstrate:
Experience working with library, archival, heritage or collection management systems
Familiarity with cataloguing practices and metadata creation for a range of material formats
Understanding of collection management principles and collection control processes
Experience working with archival, library, museum or heritage materials
Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
Sound Microsoft Office skills, particularly Microsoft Excel
Ability to follow procedures and maintain accurate documentation
Strong organisational and time management skills
A commitment to workplace health and safety practices
Capacity to undertake physical aspects of the role, including lifting materials up to 10kg, pushing trolleys and retrieving items from shelving
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Please note you do need to be an
AUSTRALIAN CITIZEN
for this Federal Government role.
Positions close for submissions on TUESDAY 22nd SEPTEMBER COB.
At HOBAN we encourage applications from people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people of all genders, LGBTI people, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
We provide reasonable adjustments; including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email our Adjustments Coordinator at ****** or visit for additional contact details.
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