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applies specialist professional knowledge and judgement to assess, appraise, and progress the acquisition of unpublished collections across digital and physical formats.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

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.

For a Role Description, further information and how to apply please visit https://iworkfor.sa.gov.au and search vacancy number 846910.

Enquiries to:

Craig Middleton - Team Leader, Archival Collection Development
Phone: (08) •••• •232
Email: [email protected]

Applications close: 16 June 2026 at 11:00pm