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 safe 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$*****and $***** 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$*****and $***** 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 chance 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
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