Digital Collections Technician

Position Overview

The role of Digital Collections Technician involves the comprehensive management and preservation of library collections. This includes tasks such as acquisition, cataloguing, digitisation, and management of electronic resources. The technician will also contribute to service development, reporting, and enhancements within the Collections and Content teams to guarantee materials are accessible, well-maintained, and accurately documented.

About the Organization

Library & Archives NT serves as the Northern Territory's premier public research institution, safeguarding the Territory’s history and memory. The collection includes a diverse range of items such as government archives, books, newspapers, photographs, maps, magazines, ephemera, websites, letters, diaries, organizational records, and oral histories. This branch operates under the Department of People, Sport and Culture of the Northern Territory Government, committed to community engagement and preservation of cultural assets.

Candidate Profile

• Extensive knowledge of bibliographic control, cataloguing software, and metadata standards.
• Strong familiarity with serials acquisition, accessioning, and overall collection management activities.
• Dedicated to delivering high-quality, client-centered services.
• Advanced digital literacy, including proficiency with library systems, digital repositories, and data management tools.
• Insight into digitisation methods and their importance for collection preservation and accessibility.
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail in maintaining records and completing tasks.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills capable of conveying technical information clearly.
• Highly motivated, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks effectively and meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package ranging from $77,344 to $88,179, with a total remuneration package between $91,503 and $104,322 (including 12% superannuation).
• Six weeks of recreation leave.
• Three weeks of personal leave.
• Annual leave loading up to $1,724.
• Stable, ongoing employment within the Northern Territory Government.

Additional Information

Location: Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia.

Employment Type: Full-time, ongoing, with commencement on 30th October 2026.

For more details, interested applicants can contact ElShaimaa Sakr at 08 8924 7672 or via email at elshaimaa.sakr@nt.gov.au. Applications must include a one-page summary, resume/CV, and copies of relevant qualifications. The closing date for applications is 26th July 2026.

The role references vacancy number 12419.

Library & Archives NT remains committed to promoting cultural heritage and community connections throughout the Territory.