• A key digitisation project with Australia's independent national broadcaster
• Ultimo, Sydney. A Convenient CBD location (near Central Station)
• Contract vacancy for approx. 6 months to commence immediately

About the ABC

The ABC is the nation's most trusted and independent source of Australian conversations, culture, and stories. With over 4,000 employees from diverse backgrounds across over 50 locations around Australia and overseas, we are proud to create, curate and deliver high-quality content that informs, educates and entertains Australian communities.

The ABC Head Office based in Ultimo in Sydney is a great place to work and feel a part of a team. Centrally located in the city, close to public transport, there is a café onsite for employees to enjoy and the nearby aquatic centre and gym offer great rates for employees.

About the Role

The Videotape Digitisation Officer will assess, evaluate, dub and transfer material from videotape and coordinate upload of digitised files to CoDA (Content Digital Archive). You will work closely with Collections staff to identify and carry out remedial work on content requiring re-mastering or advanced preservation work. You will effectively communicate with the digitisation team to ensure project and departmental deadlines are met and contribute to any moderately complex project work as required.

About You

With demonstrated experience in the operation of TV broadcast technologies and systems and the management of content in a file-based environment, you will have an advanced understanding of tape formats and knowledge of ageing and/or damaged tapes and strong ability to adapt to new technologies. You will have sound planning and organisational skills with a strong project focus and the ability to prioritise work effectively, managing multiple and competing demands and delivering on tight deadlines.

Relevant tertiary qualifications, or skills, knowledge and experience within an AV broadcast, digitisation services or technical archives environment will be highly regarded.

For further details on the role and requirements, please refer to the full position description:  VIDEOTAPE DIGITISATION OFFICER PD.pdf

For further information on this position please contact Rahnee Alvarez, Collections Development Lead at Alvarez.Rahnee@abc.net.au

We respectfully request that Recruitment Agencies do not submit applications for this position.

For more information on working at the ABC visit abc.net.au/careers

Applications Close: 11:55 pm, Monday 18th January 2021

The ABC strives for equity and diversity in the workplace, and to promote a culture of opportunity. Through its services the ABC seeks to represent, connect and engage with all of the Australian community. In line with our focus on diversity, applications are strongly encouraged from Indigenous Australians, people from a range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disabilities and LGBTIQ+ individuals. The ABC also aims to achieve a gender-balanced workforce.

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