Position Number: 0010762
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Department: Student and Scholarly Services
Salary: UOM 9 – $139,693 – $145,339 p.a. plus 17% super
- Lead faculty engagement to deliver library learning programs, research support, and collection services aligned with University and faculty priorities.
- Lead a team supporting STEM faculties at Parkville, driving impactful, scalable research and learning programs.
- Brilliant benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment!
About the Role
The Faculty Librarian leads engagement with faculties to deliver high-quality library learning and teaching programs, research support, and resource advice, particularly for STEM disciplines. Working closely with academics and professional staff, the role ensures alignment with University and faculty priorities while leading a team of liaison librarians to provide scalable and sustainable services that enhance students' and researchers' ability to access and use scholarly information. This role is primarily based at the Parkville campus.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Lead and direct library services to STEM disciplines, thereby contributing to achievement of the University’s and faculties’ strategic teaching, learning and research goals.
- Lead strategic stakeholder-library engagement and develop effective partnerships with key academics, researchers, professional staff and committees, and Scholarly Services colleagues to develop and deliver effective services and strategic initiatives.
- Lead teams of liaison librarians with a clear focus on efficient and effective services and improvements, building culture and capability to deliver strategic goals and managing performance to build a highly effective team.
- Contribute to Scholarly Services’ planning and service development, including leading and coordinating service improvement and special projects.
Who we are looking for
The ideal candidate demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to build strategic relationships and lead effective teams, with expertise in delivering impactful services, solving complex challenges, and managing large-scale initiatives through creative thinking and data-driven decision-making
You will also have:
- A post graduate qualification in a relevant discipline and significant relevant management experience and/or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and training.
- Eligibility for associate membership of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA).
- Demonstrated capability to lead the digital uplift of future-facing library services for higher education.
- Demonstrated capacity to effectively build key strategic relationships with faculty staff, academics, and Scholarly Services colleagues.
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^ (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.
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Position Description
