Digitisation Operative, National Archives of Australia

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Ancestry is the UK and Ireland's largest family history website with over 1 billion UK and Ireland genealogy records available to search.  An upcoming project includes the digitisation of collections held by National Archives of Australia.  The first stage of this major project will be the digitisation of the original documents.  This will take place on site at National Archives of Australia, Burwood East, Melbourne, VIC.

We are looking for a Digitisation Operative to join the project. Reporting to the Imaging Senior Manager, you will work with 2 other operatives to digitise the collection. This is a fixed-term contract expected to last for 8 months. To be successful in the role you need to be organised and conscientious. An interest in history or genealogy is a plus!

What you will do

• You will operate and maintain the imaging equipment (training will be given)

• You will quality assure resulting images

• You will carry out minor document prep as required (and permitted by the archive)

Who you are

• You are willing to learn

• You take pride in your work

• You have lots of initiative

• You work well both independently and as a member of a team

• You can work to strict deadlines

• You have proven IT ability

Desirable but not essential

• Previous experience of similar project work

• General knowledge and appreciation of history/genealogy

• General knowledge of photography

Contract:         Temporary (Project expected to last 8 months)

Rate:              $24.10/Hour

Hours:             37.5 hours per week excluding meal breaks.

Additional Information:

Online interviews will be held end at the end of April and candidates need to be available to start in May.

Additional Information:

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