Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Department: Student and Scholarly Services
Salary: UoM 7 - $109,093- $118,091 p.a. plus 17% super

• Shape the future of academic libraries as a Senior Librarian for Library Services and Spaces at the University of Melbourne, enhancing scholarly experiences across multiple campuses.

• Lead innovative library services, enhance user experiences and rive multi-site excellence

• Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

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Your next career opportunity
As a Senior Librarian for Library Services and Spaces at the University of Melbourne, you'll be at the forefront of delivering superior scholarly and digital experiences across multiple library sites. You'll have the opportunity to manage physical spaces, coordinate services, and lead a team of library professionals to ensure exceptional user experiences. Your role will directly impact the academic journey of students and staff, making this a key position for those passionate about innovative library services and space management in higher education.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead Service Excellence: Coordinate frontline library services, ensuring consistent high-quality delivery across all channels and implementing continuous improvement processes.

• Manage Library Spaces: Oversee the operational management of a library site cluster, ensuring a consistent and superior experience for the student cohort.

• Develop Staff and Services: Implement training programs and service standard protocols to enhance service delivery and staff performance.

• Drive Innovation: Develop and evaluate informational guides, self-help resources, and marketing materials to support and promote library services.

You may be a great fit if:

You are a forward-thinking library professional with strong leadership skills, a passion for enhancing user experiences, and the ability to drive innovation in library services and spaces across multiple sites.

You may also:

• Have a tertiary qualification in librariainship/information management or equivalent experience.

• Be eligible for associate membership of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA).

• Possess experience in planning and evaluating high-quality, innovative student services.

• Show proficiency in using data and metrics for decision-making and service improvement.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:

• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being

• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance

• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance

• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program.

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team - Student and Scholarly Services
Student and Scholarly Services provides student administration and services from recruitment and point of enquiry to graduation. This team also delivers wellbeing and scholarly services to students and staff.

Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.

The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods. To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Bec Tucker - 0416 888 299 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to [email protected]. You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring

If you are a member of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community and would like any support, please feel free to contact our Indigenous Employment & Development team via email at [email protected].

Working at the University - what you need to know
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Join Us and unlock your career potential!
Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today! Including the following documents:

• Resume

• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience

For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Mick Powar via email at [email protected], ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.

Applications close: Thursday 10th July 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) / Melbourne time zone.

Position Description: Senior-Librarian-Library-Services-and-Spaces_Giblin-Eunson-and-Law_PD-0026267.pdf