• 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

Under routine direction, the Quality Assurance Officer will undertake QA activities on digital files, verifying that file capture is complete, metadata is correct and that files pass all QA tests. You will participate in UAT activities across all digitised content, including paper resources, and validate metadata extraction and you will resolve moderately complex hardware, software and other technical issues.

About You

To be a success in this role you will have accomplished knowledge of digitisation technology and preservation issues relating to digital audio-visual content, including experience in using various playback equipment; and you will have sound computer literacy and experience with digital AV files, including strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other databases.  You will be an excellent communicator and team collaborator and will need to be very well organised with strong time management skills. You will have the ability to identify issues and propose solutions as well as prioritise tasks to meet tight deadlines.

Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent 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:  QUALITY ASSURANCE OFFICER PD.pdf

For further information on this position please contact Rahnee Alvarez, Collections Development Lead on (03) 8646 2356

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.

For more information on inclusive employee networks within the ABC please refer to ABC LinkedIn and Life Page