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Audio and Film Preservation Officer
Department of the Premier and Cabinet
Job reference: 846997
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About the Department
The Department of the Premier and Cabinet (DPC) drives the Premier's priorities in South Australia. Our vision is to be the heart of government through providing important leadership, trusted advice and strategy as well as central support services for the social, environmental and economic issues that we face. Our staff enjoy working with colleagues who value integrity, knowledge and intellectual capability. They exemplify the public sector purpose: Making a difference so South Australia thrives.

About the Business - State Library of South Australia
The State Library of South Australia (SLSA), incorporating Public Library Services keeps alive the memories and stories of generations of South Australians. This is achieved by connecting South Australians to each other through our State Library and the network of community libraries, providing access to local and world information and serving as hubs for knowledge and community engagement.

Role Highlights
  • Work with rare and obsolete audiovisual formats
  • Use specialist digitisation and studio technologies
  • Contribute to preserving SA's cultural heritage
Role Details
The role preserves and digitises audiovisual collection material using specialised digitising systems, contemporary standards and a wide range of legacy playback equipment. It ensures high-quality outcomes through rigorous quality control and postprocessing, preparing media files and metadata for ingest into the library's digital preservation system and for use in exhibitions, online delivery, broadcasting and client services. The position provides expert advice to internal and external stakeholders, contributes to the achievement of productivity and project targets, and supports the efficient day-to-day operation and maintenance of audiovisual studio facilities.

Special Conditions
  • The Incumbent will be required to participate in the department's Performance Management Program.
  • The Incumbent may be assigned to another position at this remuneration level or equivalent.
  • Some work outside of normal hours may be required.
  • Some interstate travel involving overnight absences may be required.
  • This role requires a National Criminal History check.
  • Accurate hearing and colour vision is a requirement to fulfil the responsibilities of the position.
  • Driving may form part of this role and engagement may be subject to completion of an Annual Drivers License Checklist, attaching a copy of a current drivers license.  A renewal will be required every 12 months.
  • The incumbent will be required to maintain a safe working environment by adopting appropriate hazard management practices consistent with the role.

Essential Qualification

  • Qualifications in audio engineering, film making and or appropriate qualifications in audiovisual preservation are highly desirable.
Classification
OPS4 - Operational Services Stream

Salary Range
$79,432 - $83,266 p.a.

Duration
Up to 6 months

Enquiries to
Andrea Hensing-Matto - Acting Team Leader, Digitisation and Digital Preservation
Phone: (08) 7424 6195
Email: andrea.hensing-matto@sa.gov.au

Applications close: 13/06/2026 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- Role Description - Audio and Film Preservation Officer - OPS4.pdf


Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.