Catherine Reade
Macquarie
Summary
Senior Access Examiner at the National Archives Of Australia. Highly experienced in research and analysis, project management, data management and stakeholder engagement.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Access Examiner
National Archives Of Australia
11.2022 - Current
- Examine Commonwealth records for sensitivities prior to their public release, and in accordance with the Archives Act 1983.
- Apply research skills and risk analysis to access examination.
- Maintain detailed knowledge of Australia history, politics and culture.
- Contribute to the delivery of Access Examination projects, including the annual Cabinet Project.
- Liaise with Government Agencies regarding classified records
- Collaborate with colleagues to review and improve examination policies and procedures.
Policy Officer
Attorney-General's Department
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Drafted correspondence, briefs and departmental documents.
- Attended working groups and meetings.
- Researched copyright legislation for policy development.
- Assisted with tabling of annual reports.
- Assisted with procurement.
- Archived and updated documents in file management systems.
Syndication Researcher
Nine Media
04.2008 - 04.2022
- Delivered tailored research, digitisation services, licensing assistance and brief development to clients that included National Geographic, ABC, BBC, Random House, National Museum of Australia and Museum of Australian Democracy.
- Provided quotes for research services; advised on accreditation and copyright; managed content delivery and deadlines.
- Managed weekly selection and supply of Nine Media images to Getty for international licensing; advised on complex licensing requests.
- Selected images for marketing campaigns and worked closely with graphic designers, campaign managers and advertising agents.
- Managed licensing portal of 830,000 images and newspaper pages.
- Collaborated with website developers to test and upgrade image database and licensing portal.
- Handled and scanned fragile prints and negatives in various formats. Restored digital scans in Photoshop for licensing clients, and in-house ad campaigns.
- Initiated and curated two Instagram accounts, @smharchives and @theagearchives, showcasing archival images and news stories from The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald
- Employed current and historic workflow systems, including digital programs and databases, microfiche catalogues, hard-copy catalogues and hard-copy files.
Assistant Curator, Decorative Arts & Design
Powerhouse Museum
09.2001 - 04.2008
- Documented and acquired Sydney 2000 Games Collection of 1200 items from Sydney Olympic and Paralympic Games.
- Acquired over 250 objects for Decorative Arts and Design Collection.
- Maintained collections database; wrote statements of significance; sought copyright clearance; arranged photo shoots; responded to public enquiries; liaised with external stakeholders that included donors, lenders, vendors, valuers, designers and specialists.
- Contributed to development of permanent and temporary exhibitions; organised local and international loans; drafted exhibition labels; worked with curators, designers, registrars, conservators and marketing personnel; attended briefings; provided updates; maintained exhibition inventories.
Assistant Curator
National Museum Of Australia
10.1998 - 09.2001
- Managed documentation and acquisition of objects for Australian Social History Collection.
- Assisted with development of permanent gallery, “Creating a Nation”, and curated three permanent displays
- Drafted exhibition labels and captions; managed image and object inventories; cleared copyright.
- Liaised with internal and external stakeholders, including international design team, curators, conservators, graphic designers, photographers, public program officers, volunteers and general public.
Education
Graduate Certificate in Digital Archiving -
Charles Sturt University
Bathurst, NSW10.2025
Master of Arts - Modern History
Macquarie University
Sydney, NSW10.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Art History & Curatorship
Australian National University
Canberra, ACT10.1997
Skills
- Examination of complex government records
- Strong stakeholder engagement
- Strong project management
- Data management and reporting
- Research and analysis
- Staff training and support
Security Clearance
- Baseline security clearance
- NV2 security clearance underway (security interview held February 2023)
Timeline
Senior Access Examiner
National Archives Of Australia
11.2022 - Current
Policy Officer
Attorney-General's Department
05.2022 - 11.2022
Syndication Researcher
Nine Media
04.2008 - 04.2022
Assistant Curator, Decorative Arts & Design
Powerhouse Museum
09.2001 - 04.2008
Assistant Curator
National Museum Of Australia
10.1998 - 09.2001
Graduate Certificate in Digital Archiving -
Charles Sturt University
Master of Arts - Modern History
Macquarie University
Bachelor of Arts - Art History & Curatorship
Australian National University
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