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
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Preserve South Australia's digital heritage for future generations.
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Work with cutting-edge tools and digital preservation systems.
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Provides expert advice based on research and complex problem solving.
Role Details
The Digital Preservation Technical Analyst is responsible for providing expert technical advice on preserving digital collections, including legacy and contemporary formats. The role involves analysing, extracting, migrating, and emulating digital assets using forensic tools, and developing ingest workflows and scripts aligned with library standards. The analyst collaborates to refine procedures, documents preservation decisions, supports staff training, and maintains strong stakeholder relationships while staying abreast of emerging trends in digital preservation.