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Senior Curator, Archival Collections
Department of the Premier and Cabinet
Job reference: 846910
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
  • Help build one of South Australia's significant archival collections
  • Engage with donors, creators and partners on high impact collections
  • Be part of a collaborative and future focused cultural institution
Role Details
The Senior Curator, Archival Collections applies specialist professional knowledge and judgement to assess, appraise, and progress the acquisition of unpublished collections across digital and physical formats. Within agreed frameworks, the role independently evaluates complex offers against significance, use, and viability; develops policy-aligned recommendations for ethical, sustainable collecting; negotiates rights and access; and builds trusted relationships with donors and stakeholders to support high-quality collection development and long-term stewardship for the State Library.

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
  • This role requires a National Criminal History check
Essential Qualification
  • Degree in fine arts, applied science or science, or
  • Degree in Information Management or Archives Administration, or a degree majoring in history, politics, anthropology, law or commerce, or another degree and eligible for professional membership of the Australian Society of Archivists, or
  • Eligible for Professional Membership of the Australian Library and Information Association
Classification
PO2 - Professional Officer

Salary Range
$91,565 - $106,074 p.a.

Duration
Up to 6 months

Enquiries to
Craig Middleton - Team Leader, Archival Collection Development
Phone: (08) 7424 6232
Email: craig.middleton@sa.gov.au

Applications close: 16/06/2026 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- Role Description - Senior Curator, Archival Collections - PO2.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.