Role description: This role is responsible for the day-to- day administration and use of the DAMS; works hands-on with the digital assets and data;..
Role description:
This role is responsible for the day-to- day administration and use of the DAMS; works hands-on with the digital assets and data; and trains and supports users of the Digital Asset Management System (DAMS). The position also has a pivotal role in cohesively integrating use of the DAMS across the agency's systems and programs.
As the DAMS Coordinator you will:
ensure the reliable operation of the agency's DAMS and resolution of technical issues.
provide day-to-day and long-range administrative oversight of the DAMS, ensuring connectivity and alignment of DAMS software and data with agency's content management system, Collection Management System, and integration with other systems, as required.
work closely with the vendor to investigate and critically analyse system and business processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
maintain technical knowledge of DAMS and other relevant systems development to enable effective operation and in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, identify opportunities to improve existing software and processes in line with sector standards and business needs.
develop and keep updated system and related documentation including user guidelines and training material.
together with the CS Support Officer plan, manage and deliver user training, provide input to projects, and provide help desk support to users.
work collaboratively within Collection Engagement to ensure all collection systems are managed and data integrity maintained. This includes providing advice, support and testing activities for any system management or upgrade process.
Support the Manager, Collection Systems and Rights Permissions with reporting activities and other higher-level tasks as required.
The successful candidate for this position will have:
experience and expertise in the management of DAMS, Media Asset Management Systems or similar databases and software systems, including metadata schema, standards and practices, file formats and data migration activities.
demonstrated analytical skills and problem-solving abilities, together with the ability to identify opportunities for software data systems to better support a cultural organisation's operations, collections, and overall vision.
Strong communication, negotiation and collaboration skills, including effectively communicating technical issues to non-technical staff and working collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.
Understanding of, and familiarity with, digital preservation standards and practices and digital imaging software would be an advantage.
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