Position Details

• Continuing | Full-Time
• Higher Education Officer Level 7 | $97,503 - $107,932 pa plus 17% super
• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country
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About the Role
The Senior Librarian (Digital Strategy) will be responsible for providing expert support for the ongoing development, implementation, maintenance and evaluation of the Library's discovery services and integrated library management systems, and for optimising the user experience of these systems. The Senior Librarian will utilise their expertise to resolve issues, provide advice and support, mentor other Library staff as required and proactively contribute to continuous service delivery improvement.

For a full list of the key position responsibilities of the Senior Librarian (Digital Strategy), please refer to the position description.

About You
To be successful in this role, you will have experience with an Integrated Library Management System, as well as some project management experience. It's important that you are digitally-minded and up-to-date with the technological trends that will have an impact on the library landscape going forward, and also that you place an emphasis on teamwork, knowledge sharing and the continuous development of yourself and those around you.

You will also demonstrate the following key position capabilities:

• Completion of a degree from a higher education institution in library and information science (or other relevant discipline) and subsequent relevant experience
• Demonstrated high-level organisational and problem-solving skills, including the ability to apply project methodology and manage deadlines.
• Demonstrated experience creating work instructions and training.
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage collaborative partnerships in an academic environment.

For a full list of the key position capabilities, please refer to the position description.

About the Library:
The Flinders University Library is a pivotal resource, instrumental in supporting the achievement of the University's goals and mission. The team is dedicated to enabling equitable access to information, the library is critical to the University's learning and research endeavours.

Life at Flinders
We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
• Flexible working arrangements
• Wide range of professional development activities and services
• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff
• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment
Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.

• Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan
• Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A valid National Police Certificate which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.

How to Apply and Information

• To apply online, please visit the Jobs@Flinders website via the job portal: JR0000012878 Senior Librarian (Digital Strategy)
• In addition to uploading your CV, please submit a Suitability Statement outlining your abilities in response to key position capabilities 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 and 9 of the position description.
• For more information regarding this position, please contact Sita Austin.

Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACDT) Tuesday, 25th March 2024.
Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted.

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.