Position Number: 0064838
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term for 6 months
Department: Student and Scholarly Services
Salary: UOM 9 – $139,693 - $145,339 p.a. plus 17% super
- Lead and coordinate high-quality library services and learning spaces across multiple campuses and platforms.
- Shape superior scholarly experiences by driving consistent, student-focused library services and innovative spaces.
- Brilliant benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment!
About the Role
The Manager, Library Services and Spaces leads the delivery of high-quality library services and learning spaces across the University’s six campuses and virtual platforms. Overseeing a team of Senior Librarians and a Facilities Coordinator, the role ensures consistent, student-focused service delivery across 10 library locations. This position aligns library operations with University priorities to enhance the scholarly and digital experience for staff and students.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Lead and effectively deliver client facing library services within the operational frameworks for agreed service models to ensure a superior, consistent and comparable experience for students and staff. Includes strategic planning, developing and implementing priorities and goals, strong engagement with key stakeholders (internal and external), data and reporting, building workforce capability, special projects.
- Ensure Scholarly Services’ informal learning spaces and other library spaces are developed and managed in alignment with University strategic and operational priorities, and provide an optimal student experience and are safe and well-maintained.
- Lead creative continuous improvement and implementation of operational processes and initiatives which improve service experience and efficiency, are strategically aligned and ensure that budget targets are met.
Who we are looking for
The ideal candidate demonstrates strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills, with the ability to manage complex issues independently and sensitively. They excel in interpersonal skills, including negotiation, persuasion, and motivation, and are adept at introducing innovative approaches in dynamic tertiary education environments.
You will also have:
- A relevant tertiary qualification and information management and staff leadership and management experience, or equivalent combination of extensive 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.
- Extensive experience and a proven track record in leading a team to develop and deliver library services in a large and complex organisation.
- Demonstrated experience in leading and influencing change within the workplace to promote a customer-service and innovation culture.
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
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture, and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
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 2,3 and 5 (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
