Information Specialist

• Opportunity to work in a system-based role to support core research information management support activities and systems.
• Level 6, 0.7 FTE part-time appointment on an ongoing basis.
• Base salary range: $87,460 – $92,430 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

About the team
The University Library provides information resources, services, systems and spaces to support, stimulate and innovate teaching, learning and research. The University Library is committed to developing and delivering services to be strategic enablers for the University in meeting its goals; enabling and promoting the creation, storage, transfer and seamless access to information and collaborating closely with the University community to deliver innovative solutions for their research, teaching and learning needs.

The University Library has two sections – Research and Collections and Engagement and Experience. Research and Collections provides a range of library services including the acquisition, management and discovery of digital and physical resources; development and management of rare and special collections; records and archive management; digitisation; and other digital initiatives.

Research Publication and Data Services is part of the Research and Collections section of the Library and provides services including research publication collection and auditing, research data management, researcher profiles, research metrics reporting, national research assessment reporting, and open scholarship.

About the opportunity
As the appointee you will, under general direction, play a significant role in increasing the visibility, discoverability and access to UWA’s research publications and data through the development of the UWA Profiles and Research Repository, and other associated research management systems. You will contribute to the University’s research assessment and reporting initiatives, research data management initiatives and will be expected to work closely with Research Publication and Data Services staff as well as Library staff more generally.

About you

To be considered for this opportunity, you will demonstrate:

• Relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated equivalent competency.
• Substantial relevant experience at an appropriate level.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply standard metadata protocols relevant to research repositories such as, APIs, Dublin Core, XML, OAI-PMH.
• Knowledge and understanding of research publication and data management support in a University context including the role of open access publishing, research repositories, and Government research assessment and reporting requirements.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly developed organisational skills with demonstrated ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in a range of relevant software applications including Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to work independently, show initiative and work cohesively within a team environment.
• Ability to solve problems and produce innovative solutions.
• Experience in the use of and support of current research information systems (CRIS) or research repositories is highly desirable.
• An ability to manage rapidly changing work priorities and approach their work in an innovative and agile way.

About your application
Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:  P21 205 POSITION DESCRIPTION [Information Specialist] - Position Number [310461, 313382, 314521, 315179] - Level [6] (1).pdf.

You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria.

You may also submit an additional statement (1 page max) outlining any personal circumstances which should be considered when assessing your application. Applicants who have experienced periods of academic/professional interruption or other relevant events can include a description of achievements relative to opportunity in this statement.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Tuesday, 12 March 2024.

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Kate Croker on (08) 6488 47***or at ***********@uwa.edu.au.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Application Details: Please apply online via the Apply Now button.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution. We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.

• We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
• We have on-campus childcare facilities for children aged 6 weeks to kindy.
• We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.
• We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
• We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity.

Should you have any queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, contact the Talent team at *********@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number and a member of the team will respond to your enquiry.