Job Description

• Work with unique cultural and research audio collections, contributing to their preservation and accessibility for future generations.
• Be part of a collaborative and innovative digitisation environment within a leading Group of Eight University.
• Part-time (0.6 FTE) appointment (ideally over 3 days) on a fixed term basis for 12 months.
• Base salary: $77,205 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The University Library supports the University’s teaching, learning and research mission by providing access to high-quality information resources, services and spaces. Within the Library, the Research and Collections section delivers services spanning resource acquisition and management, archives and records, research support, and digitisation.

Records, Archives & Digitisation Services includes the Digitisation Centre of Western Australia, which partners with internal and external stakeholders to digitise cultural, historical and research collections. The team plays a key role in preserving valuable materials and enhancing access through high-quality digital outputs and adherence to best practice standards.

About the opportunity

• Support the digitisation of diverse physical collections with a focus on audio materials by preparing, capturing and processing materials to established standards.
• Contribute to quality assurance, metadata practices and reporting to ensure the integrity and accessibility of digitised content.
• Maintain digitisation equipment and collaborate with team members and collection owners to deliver high-quality outcomes.

About you

• Demonstrated experience working with digitisation equipment, processes and digital file management.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and maintain accuracy and attention to detail.
• Well-developed communication skills, with the ability to provide advice and work effectively with stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant information and communication technologies.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, showing initiative and adaptability in a dynamic environment.

Note Employment checks will include information on gender-based violence, sexual harassment, and related misconduct to meet legal obligations.

PD - Digitisation Officer.pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Janet Luk at janet.luk@uwa.edu.au

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Monday, 1 June 2026

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Please note: Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted outside of formal channels.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

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Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at people@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.