Project Manager - Digital Preservation
Project Manager - Digital Preservation
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Job Description
Shape the future of digital preservation at an Aboriginalled initiative by leading a groundbreaking project that bridges technology and culture. Working alongside Indigenous knowledge holders as well as IT and archiving experts you will help to create meaningful and longterm impact. This position is located at our Footscray Park campus.
About Us:
Our aim is to be a global leader in dual sector learning and research by 2028.
Victoria University (VU) is a bold and progressive dual sector University evidenced by the implementation of an Australian first theVU First Year College(FYC)and theVU Block Modelas well as VU TAFE renowned as a digital innovator in training and highly valued industry collaborator.
Our research with impact is strongly aligned to our TAFE and higher education offerings. These include Sports and Exercise Science (ranked 7th in the world) as well as Policy Studies Water Green Research translation Immunology and Early Childhood Education.
VU has a strategic commitment to being a thriving place to study and work. We are one of Australias most culturally and socially diverse universities and our international students are highly valued contributors to the VU community.
About the Role:
The Aboriginal History Archive (AHA) at VU is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Project Manager Digital Preservation who will play a key leadership role in ensuring the longterm integrity security maintenance and accessibility of the AHAs digital collections both born digital and digitised.
This position drives the development and implementation of digital preservation strategies workflows and systems aligned with industry best practices and the AHAs Indigenous Data Sovereignty principles and Digital Preservation Competency Framework.
This is a full time 2years fixed term position at an HEP 8 classification with the salary range being $110100 $123987 per annum plus 17% superannuation working 36.75 (1.0 FTE) hours per week.
About You:
We are looking for someone with strong project management skills and the ability to prioritise competing demands solve technical challenges and deliver highquality outcomes within project timelines.
You will also have knowledge experience and skills in digital preservation principles methodologies and practices metadata standards database management and IT systems related to digital asset management.
You possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written) with the ability to engage and maintain working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Experience of collaborating with Indigenous communities to ensurealignment of practices with Indigenous Data Sovereignty and Governance principles is highly regarded.
What We Offer:
For information on our employee benefits flexible working gym memberships and other benefits please visit to APPLY:
To view a copy of the position description pleaseclick here.
Your application must include:
- A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity.
- A statement addressing the selection criteria as stated on the position description.
- Your resume.
For specific queries related to the role please contact Rochelle le Pere
Application Closing Date: 2 June 2025 at 11:59 pm
Commitment to Protecting Country:
Victoria University honours its deep diversity as a foundation for collaboration and social progress. We will demonstrate sensitivity in respecting First Nation perspectives. We will ensure that we respect our Indigenous voices and commit to sustainable Protecting Country. We will take leadership responsibility in all that we do to improve the health and wellbeing of our local and global communities and the planet that we share.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion at VU:
The University encourages applications from women gender diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds in this field and at this leadership University believes that diversity of the workforce adds value to the University and creates a stronger richer working environment for everyone. The University is committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive barrierfree recruitment process for candidates with particular access needs. Candidates who require adjustments are encouraged to contact the designated contact person for the role to discuss their needs.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
