Library Resource Services Manager

• $98,209 - $113,229 + up to 15.4% superannuation - ASC Grade 5
• Canberra
• Ongoing Full Time

Applications close at 11:30pm AEDT on 28 January 2024 (late applications will not be accepted).

The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) is the Australian Government agency responsible for supporting and investing in sport at all levels. We play a unique role in the sport ecosystem and tackle the big challenges and opportunities with and for the sector. We play different roles based on where and how we can add the most value through our expertise, leadership and voice.

About the team – The Clearinghouse for Sport team ensures the entire Australian sport sector maintains equitable access to high quality information and evidence-based resources. We lead the Australia Sports Commission’s national knowledge sharing and research coordination initiatives and develop insights of strategic importance to governments and sport, including managing the Evidence Base for Sport.

About the role – As a member of the Clearinghouse team, you will be responsible for providing high quality sport information and research services, including managing and developing the physical and digital collections and platforms (e.g., the library management system, online catalogue, subscription databases, digital asset and web content management). 

About you – We are looking for a motivated individual with strong attention to detail who can provide expert guidance and facilitate access to information resources in support of research activities. The successful candidate will have: 

• Tertiary qualifications and/or demonstrated experience in library and information management, knowledge management, research services.  
• Strong knowledge of library principles, practices, and procedures, including demonstrated expertise in cataloguing, metadata, and classification systems. 
• Demonstrated capacity to provide timely, compelling, and concise advice to inform executive members and senior management to support decision making.    
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.  
• Experience delivering cultural change, with an emphasis on promoting information and knowledge sharing, through influencing and using innovative techniques.  

This position is offered as an ONGOING position. Why work with us?
We offer:

• Options for flexible working arrangements.
• Annual allowances towards training based on individualised career goals.
• Access to a customised ASC L&D calendar for ongoing professional and career development.
• Generous superannuation scheme with up to 15.4% employer contributions.
• Corporate discount on AIS Shop merchandise.
• Access to Clearinghouse for Sport, an information sharing platform for Sporting professionals.
• Free onsite parking
• Onsite facilities including café, dining hall, gym, and swimming pool.
• Priority placement for your children to access the award winning, onsite AIS Caretaker’s Cottage Childcare Centre.

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact:

• Contact Officer: Christine May, Assistant Director, Clearinghouse for Sport
• Phone number: 02 6124 1***
• Email address: *************@ausport.gov.au

Eligibility

• To be eligible for employment with the Australian Sports Commission, it is preferred that applicants are Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia.

As part of the Commonwealth Child Safety Framework the ASC is committed to being a Child Safe Organisation and leading the way in Child Safety across the sports sector. This position requires a Working with Vulnerable/Children People check to obtain employment.
Notes

• The ASC is committed to protecting children from harm. We require all applicants that will work with children to undergo screening processes prior to appointment.
• Should a merit pool be established for this position, it may be used to fill ongoing or fixed term opportunities as they arise within 18 months from the date advertised.
• The ASC operates under the Australian Sports Commission Act 1989 and is separate to the Public Service Act 1999. The ASC accepts most leave liability and recognition of prior service if you are currently employed at a Commonwealth agency.
• If you are experiencing issues or have any questions with the e-recruitment system, please contact the People & Culture Hub via email ******@ausport.gov.au or phone (02) 6214 1***.

Acknowledgement of Country  

The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where its offices are located, the Ngunnawal people and recognises any other people or families with connection to the lands of the ACT and region, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people of the Kulin Nation, the people of the Yugambeh Nation and the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. The ASC extends this acknowledgment to all the Traditional Custodians of the lands and First Nations peoples throughout Australia and would like to pay respects to all Elders past and present. The ASC recognises the outstanding contribution that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples make to society and sport in Australia and celebrates the power of sport to promote reconciliation and reduce inequality. 


Application and Job Description

The Job Description can be downloaded from the attachment below. The application form will include these questions:

1. Referencing the job description, please describe why you believe you are suitable for this position, including listing your key relevant achievements [up to 750 words]
2. The ASC’s shared values are respect, integrity, teamwork and excellence. Please describe which resonates with you and why [up to 300 words]

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