Job Description

HOBAN Recruitment is seeking experienced and detail-oriented professionalfor an APS4 level Collections Support Officer opportunitylocated in Parkes ACT.

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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.
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About the Role

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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.

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Key responsibilities

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- Creating and updating descriptive and collection control metadata within the collection management system
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- Cataloguing and maintaining accurate records for a variety of collection materials
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- Retrieving collection items from storage repositories and shelving locations
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- Housing and re-housing collection materials using approved storage methods
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- Labelling collection materials and storage containers with appropriate control numbers
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- Maintaining the integrity and accuracy of collection information and locations
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- Undertaking physical operational tasks, including handling, lifting and transporting collection materials
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- Ensuring secure handling and preservation of valuable collection items
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- Following workplace health and safety procedures when carrying out operational activities
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- Performing administrative and data entry tasks using various computer systems and Microsoft Office applications
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- Competitive pay rate of between$40.90and $44.58 per hour (depending on experience),



including casual loading, providing you with financial stability and recognition for your expertise.
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- 12% superannuationto secure your future and support your retirement planning.
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- Start date 19 October for a 19 week period,allowing you to embark on this exciting opportunity without delay.
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- Full-time position, offering37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, enabling a healthy work-life balance and time.
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- Part-time hours may be considered for an experienced candidate.
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- Gain valuable experience within a heritage, collections or information management environment
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- Collaborative and supportive team culture
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- Opportunity to contribute to the preservation and management of significant collection materials
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- Develop and enhance cataloguing, metadata and collection management skills
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Benefits

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- Competitive pay rate of between$40.90and $44.58 per hour (depending on experience), including casual loading, providing you with financial stability and recognition for your expertise.
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- 12% superannuationto secure your future and support your retirement planning.
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- Start date 19 October for a 19 week period,allowing you to embark on this exciting opportunity without delay.
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- Full-time position, offering37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, enabling a healthy work-life balance and time.
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- Part-time hours may be considered for an experienced candidate.
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- Gain valuable experience within a heritage, collections or information management environment
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- Collaborative and supportive team culture
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- Opportunity to contribute to the preservation and management of significant collection materials
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- Develop and enhance cataloguing, metadata and collection management skills
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About You

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To be successful, you will demonstrate:

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- Experience working with library, archival, heritage or collection management systems
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- Familiarity with cataloguing practices and metadata creation for a range of material formats
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- Understanding of collection management principles and collection control processes
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- Experience working with archival, library, museum or heritage materials
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- Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
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- Sound Microsoft Office skills, particularly Microsoft Excel
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- Ability to follow procedures and maintain accurate documentation
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- Strong organisational and time management skills
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- A commitment to workplace health and safety practices
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- Capacity to undertake physical aspects of the role, including lifting materials up to 10kg, pushing trolleys and retrieving items from shelving
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- Strong communication and teamwork skills
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Please note you do need to be anAUSTRALIAN CITIZENfor this Federal Government role.
n Positions close for submissions on TUESDAY22ndSEPTEMBER COB.

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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.

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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***********@hoban.com.auor visit www.hoban.com.au/adjustmentsfor additional contact details.

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