About the Role
Swinburne is embarking on an exciting journey, working towards our new vision of bringing people and technology together to build a better world. As the Scholarly Resources Project Officer, you will support the Scholarly Resources Team in acquiring and renewing scholarly resources and collections, and contribute to business improvement for procedure, workflows and service delivery. This position will also work closely with the Library Resources Analyst to review and enhance our data analytics, data collection and dashboards for Library resource statistics.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in the rapidly evolving field of resources acquisitions, management and licensing while navigating the changing nature of scholarly publishing including Open Access publishing and Read and Publish agreements.
This position is part of the Library’s Scholarly Resources team and reports to the Manager, Scholarly Resources.
About You
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:
- Excellent administration, organizational skills and high level of attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to negotiate and resolve problems effectively and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment, to work independently, and to plan work activities under broad direction.
- Demonstrated skills in developing and implementing business improvement systems and/or project management. Experience using Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel, and collaborative online applications.
- A full list of selection criteria is available within the position description.
Qualifications
Completion of a relevant degree or other qualification with relevant work-related experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education or training.
About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship, and proud of it. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:
- Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience
- Every Swinburne graduate gets a job
- Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution
- Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice
The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.
To Apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing why you believe you are suitable for this position.
For further information about this position, contact Anna Rubinowski (Manager, Scholarly Resources) via email:
arubinowski@swin.edu.auTo review the position description; please click apply or click onto it at the bottom of the advert.
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on
staffrecruitment@swin.edu.au Applications Close: Monday 11 July 2022, 5pm.
Swinburne offers flexible working options, leave and parenting/carer policies to support work life balance.
Diversity and Inclusion
Swinburne is a large and culturally diverse organisation and we are proud of our commitment to equity and inclusion through key initiatives. For further information on all our initiatives visit our
equity and diversity website We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements please contact Maree Norden , Diversity & Inclusion Manager at
inclusion@swin.edu.au Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
For any support please contact our Aboriginal Employment Coordinator at
DeadlyCareers@swin.edu.au or for more information on our Indigenous strategies please follow the link to our RAP
Reconciliation Action Plan Vaccination Requirements
Orders from Victoria’s Minister for Health require all Swinburne workers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they are an Excepted Person as defined by the Pandemic COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination (Specified Workers) 2021 Order (No. 1). All applicants must therefore be able to comply with this requirement.
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