Address- Exciting opportunity within the University Librarian department
- Join an agile, collaborative and high performing team
- Flexible working arrangements
About Us:
At Victoria University (VU), our aim is to be a global leader in dual sector learning and research by 2028. Join us on the journey and help us achieve our strategic drives embedded in our Strategic Plan 2022-2028: Start well, finish brilliantly. One of the drivers “Thriving place to Study and Work” will enable us to continue to create places that our students and staff love to belong and feel immense pride.
About the Role:
Reporting to the University Librarian and working closely with colleagues across the Library and University, the Associate Director (Scholarly Resources and Strategic Initiatives) will be a key contributor to the development and implementation of a future focused vision and strategy for VU Libraries at a time of transformation and significant opportunity.
The role represents VU Library in various internal and external committees, including the CAUL Deputies Network, and occasionally acts as a proxy for the University Librarian.
This position will be offered on a full-time ongoing basis at the classification level of HEP 9 classification, with salary of $124,066 - 129,080 per annum plus 17% employer superannuation contribution, working 36.75 hours per week.
Some of the duties you will perform are:
- Leading the Library’s operations in relation to Copyright and Archives and ensure effective management of services and process related to compliance obligations.
- Providing oversight of the Library’s collections development policy and ensure acquisition and procurement of information resources aligns with University teaching, learning and research priorities and strategy
- Providing oversight of the Library’s information resources budget including contributing to annual budget submissions and monitoring quarterly performance
- Providing strategic advice to the University Librarian and participate in planning and setting of direction and as required, act for the University Librarian.
- Monitoring the publishing landscape to ensure expenditure of the University’s information resources budget is strategic and represents value based on the University’s teaching, learning and research priorities
- Developing and maintain knowledge of developments in relation to open scholarship (open access and open education resources) and provide high level advice to senior University stakeholders in relation to implications for grant submissions, impact and engagement and equity of access
About You:
We like to hear from you if you:
- Embody Victoria University's values and have extensive high level management experience in the library and information sector preferably in a University or TAFE setting
- Are Strategic thinker, aware of emerging trends and able to coalesce a range of inputs in decision making
- Possess the Ability to align planning and operations across the University and Library
- Possess highly developed communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
- Are experienced and highly proficient in:
o Crafting reports and presentations for senior audience
o Facilitating and chairing high-level meetings and workshops
o Management of staff, functions and teams
o Collaboration and negotiation
o Delivering high-quality services and outcomes based on strategic priorities
What We Offer:
For information on our employee benefits, flexible working, discounts in private health insurance and gym memberships and salary packaging please visit https://www.vu.edu.au/staff/benefits-services-for-staff.
How to Apply:
To view a copy of the position description and/or to submit your application, please visit our career website.
In a SINGLE document, your application must include:
- A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity.
- Your resume
- A statement addressing the Key Selection Criteria listed in the position description.
Applications close on Tuesday 4 June 2024 at 11:59pm (AEST)
NOTE: Applications which do not address the key selection criteria will NOT be considered.
For further information relating to the position or recruitment process, please contact Jane Miller University Librarian, by email at ***********@vu.edu.au
Our Commitment to Protecting Country:
VU honours its deep diversity as a foundation for collaboration and social progress. We will demonstrate sensitivity in respecting First Nation perspectives. We will ensure that we respect or Indigenous voices and commit to sustainable Protecting Country. We will take leadership responsibility, in all that we do, to improve the health and wellbeing of our local and global communities, and the planet that we share.
VU is committed to inclusion, equity, and diversity. VU encourages applications from women, gender diverse, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds in this field.
