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SalaryEvery institution values excellence. What matters most is why.
Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.
Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.
Job Description
Griffith Library is committed to delivering excellent services and resources to meet the research and learning and teaching needs of the University’s students and academic staff. Griffith Library operates six campus libraries across five campus locations.
You will manage and lead the diverse and complex services and functions undertaken by Scholarly Resource Services including Reading Lists, Acquisitions, Invoicing, Collection Management and Evaluation, and Inter-Library Loan, exercising initiative and judgement where required.
A key focus will be to ensure the optimal allocation and coordination of staff resources across key services and functions as well as the operational, strategic and project work enabling the team to operate with flexibility and agility in response to changing priorities and demands.
This position reports to the Deputy University Librarian, Head of Scholarly Resource and Library Campus Services and is part of the Library Leadership and has 15 direct reports.
About you
You will provide high level expertise, strategic support and advice on the team’s services and functions to the Deputy University Librarian, Head of Scholarly Resource and Library Campus Services.
You will be proactive in building and strengthening productive partnerships and an excellent communicator with demonstrated strong client support and problem-solving skills.
In addition to the above you will also:
- demonstrate knowledge and understanding of current and emerging issues for scholarly resources in higher education and research.
- demonstrate an ability to lead continuous improvement and new and innovative approaches to university library services in a rapidly changing environment.
- demonstrate and use highly developed leadership and people management skills, including conflict resolution, negotiation skills, project management, financial management, recruitment and selection, operational planning, and change management.
- demonstrate highly developed written and verbal communication skills including development of project proposals, documentation of policies and procedures, preparation of reports and discussion papers, and the ability to deliver presentations.
- hold Postgraduate qualifications from a higher education institution in library or information science and extensive relevant experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
- hold or be eligible for associate membership of the Australian Library and Information Association.
This is a continuing, full-time position based at Nathan campus and it is expected that the successful candidate will be available to work across all Griffith campuses in person as a normal requirement of the role.
Salary Range
The full time equivalent base salary will be HEW Level 9 range $123,186 – $127,591 annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $144,128 – $149,281 per annum.
Additional Information
Griffith University’s campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.
Why join Griffith?
As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:
- Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities
- Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment
- Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
- Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
- Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme
- Opportunities for internal mobility
- Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives – on campus Gym facilities
At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.
Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s .
Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:
- A covering statement (no more than 3 pages) outlining your suitability for the role referring to the Key Responsibilities in the
Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check.
For further information about this role, please contact Craig Milne, Deputy University Librarian and Head of Scholarly Resource and Library Campus Services on +61 (7) 373 56445 or via email .
For application support, please contact People Services on (07) 373 54011 and quote reference number REF4343N.
Closing date: 11:59pm, AEST Sunday 11th February 2024. All applications must be submitted online.
Please allow at least 1 – 2 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update.
