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Collection Management System Administrator

Collection Management System Administrator

  • 563121
  • Canberra / ACT, ACT, Australia, 2601
  • Fixed Term
  • Closing at: Sep 29 2026 - 23:55 AEST
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Classification: ANU Officer 6/7 (Administration)
Salary Package: $100,847 - $116,083 per annum plus 17% superannuation  
Terms: Full-Time, Fixed Term, up to 12 months 

  • Work with significant museum, archive and research collections while improving access to collections data across the University. 
  • Lead system administration, user support, training, data migration and continuous improvement for EMu and IMu collections management platforms. 

Position overview

The CMS (Collections Management System) Administrator is responsible for the administration, maintenance and support of ANU's collection management systems, including EMu and IMu. Working within ANU Collections, the role supports the integrity, accessibility and effective use of collections data across the University's museums and collections.

Reporting to the Senior Collections Advisor, the position provides system administration, user support, training and data management services, while contributing to system improvements, integrations and data governance initiatives. The role works closely with collection staff, IT Services and external vendors to support the implementation and ongoing development of a University-wide Collections Management System that aligns with institutional and sector best practice.

 

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au 

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

For further information please contact Claire Owen, Senior Collections Advisor, E: claire.sheridan@anu.edu.au

Application information

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

  • A statement addressing the selection criteria.
  • A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
  • Other documents, if required.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The preferred candidate must have rights to live and work in Australia and will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks relevant to the role they have applied for, in accordance with the Background Checking Procedure and the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence
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