Job no: 0063881
Location: Parkville
Role type: Part-time (0.4FTE); Fixed-term for 12 months
Department: Student and Scholarly Services
Salary: UOM 6 – $96,459 - $104,413 p.a. plus 17% super
- Support Architecture, Building, and Planning students and academics by delivering learning and teaching services that enhance scholarly and digital capabilities.
- Join an innovative library team with vast experience and a strong collaborative culture.
- Brilliant benefits and a supportive environment!
About the Role
The Liaison Librarian (Learning & Teaching) supports students and academic staff in Architecture, Building, and Planning undergraduate and coursework programs by delivering programs to enhance scholarly and digital capabilities. This role involves developing students' information skills, managing collections, and collaborating with academic staff to integrate essential learning resources into the curriculum. The Liaison Librarian also contributes to research support, cross-team projects, and co-curricular activities. The requirements of the role means you will work 2 days a week every Thursday and Friday.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Work with liaison colleagues, academics and other Scholarly Services staff to develop, deliver and evaluate innovative learning & teaching-related programs that enable students and academics to meet learning & teaching outcomes, guided by the Scholarly and Digital Capability framework.
- Support faculty learning and teaching programs and initiatives.
- Contribute to the strategic development of relationships with key faculty academics and staff, Scholarly Services colleagues and other professional staff to deliver effective library services and initiatives.
- Maintain a working knowledge of current Architecture Building and Planning online and print information resources.
Who we are looking for
The ideal candidate possesses strong communication skills and the ability to work independently while keeping the team informed. They demonstrate attention to detail, self-motivation, and a commitment to delivering excellent library services.
You will also have:
- Post graduate qualifications in librarianship or a relevant discipline or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training. Eligibility for associate membership of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA).
- Demonstrate COO values by acting in the best interest of your employer; displaying service excellence by striving to deliver beyond expectations and taking ownership of the delivery; and value working collaboratively, connecting with people and building relationships in your workplace.
- Demonstrated knowledge, skills and experience for contemporary academic librarianship particularly those relevant to supporting students and teaching staff.
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills for learning and teaching in higher education, such as pedagogy, learning design, digital learning and design and creation of digital learning resources.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your new team – Student And Scholarly Services
Student and Scholarly Services provides student administration and services from recruitment and point of enquiry to graduation. This team also delivers wellbeing and scholarly services to students and staff.
What we offer you!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out our benefits page!
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We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
- The responses against the Selection Criteria (3,5 and 6) ^ (found in the Position Description)
Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement. However, if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Walid via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the contact details listed on the Position Description.
Position Description
