Digitisation Operative

Job Overview

We are seeking a meticulous Digitisation Operative to join our team on a temporary contract based in Runcorn, Queensland, Australia. This onsite position spans three years, focusing on preserving and enhancing the digital accessibility of historical and archival records.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize historical and archival documents for the digitisation process.
• Scan and convert various historical records into high-quality digital formats.
• Conduct thorough quality assurance checks on digital images to verify accuracy and completeness.
• Handle delicate historical documents with care following archival handling guidelines.
• Adhere strictly to established digitisation workflows and procedures.
• Carry out preparatory and administrative duties related to digitisation tasks.
• Operate independently while actively collaborating within a team environment.
• Maintain precision and attention to detail while managing large volumes of documents.

Candidate Requirements

• Fluency in spoken and written German is mandatory.
• Interest or background in history, genealogy, or dealing with historical records is preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Eager to learn and apply digitisation skills and techniques.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Respectful and careful handling of archival documents is essential.
• Prior experience in digitisation, scanning, or working with archives or historical manuscripts is highly advantageous.
• Familiarity with archival standards or historical document management will be beneficial.
• English communication skills are a plus.

Additional Information

• Contract duration is three years (temporary).
• Working hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, totaling 37.5 hours per week excluding meal breaks.
• Compensation ranges from AUD 20 to AUD 28 per hour, negotiable.
• This role provides an opportunity to gain practical experience in digitisation and digital preservation of valuable historical assets.