Job Reference:1042205

Your new role

We have an exciting opportunity for an innovative repository specialist to join Curtin Library as our new Coordinator, Research Services. In this role, you’ll manage Curtin’s Institutional Repository, and play a key part in strategic projects, including the implementation of new platforms for Curtin’s Institutional Repository and researcher profiles.

You will lead the development and management of the institutional repository service, provide expert advice and strategic leadership on projects that align with the University’s research priorities, and foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. You will work with a team of specialists to ensure that researchers and higher degree by research (HDR) students receive high-quality training and support on current and emerging Library research services.

This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact, shaping the future of Library research services and contributing to the success of Curtin’s vibrant research community.

In this role, you will:

• Work with the team, university stakeholders and the vendor to implement and deliver a new repository platform and researcher profile system.
• Develop expert knowledge in institutional, subject and data repositories.
• Develop and deliver training for Library staff, researchers, and HDR students, integrating advocacy and expert knowledge in open research and FAIR principles.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align library services with university strategies.
• Coordinate the design, resourcing, benchmarking, evaluation, and reporting of Library research services and related initiatives.
• Provide leadership, guidance and management of staff.

We are looking for (Selection Criteria):

• Completion of a relevant degree with considerable experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education training.
• Demonstrated knowledge of institutional, subject and data repositories.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to adapt communication styles to differing audiences and the ability to form meaningful networks across the library, university and nationally.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team, manage projects, solve problem and work within timeframes.
• Demonstrated excellent presentation skills, including experience as trainer.
• Professional qualification in librarianship (desirable).

Role Requirements:

1. As this is a continuing (permanent) role, you will require permanent work rights in Australia to be considered
2. Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction

University library

Curtin University Library provides an array of innovative services and programs to support the University’s research and the development of higher degree by research students (HDRs) as independent learners and researchers.

About Curtin University

We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/

What We Offer You:

Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more. For more information, check out our benefits page!

For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/

Join Us!

If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW and provide the following documents:

• CV
• Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria in the advert (2 page maximum)

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on [email protected] or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.

Applications close: Tuesday, 15 July 2025.

Disclaimer: Please note that there is no standardised time for the closing of adverts on the specified date. Therefore, we recommend submitting your application ahead of this deadline. Late applications will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.

Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.