We have an excellent opportunity to join the Student Administration & Library Services department as our new Datasets Librarian.
About the Job
Reporting to the Manager, Acquisitions, Records and Copyright, our new Datasets Librarian will play an integral role in the development of the Library's collection of purchased, licensed and open content. Your primary responsibility is to manage the evaluation, selection, acquisition and renewal of library information datasets and collections to facilitate teaching, learning and research at Swinburne.
The role has two direct reports and represents Swinburne as the Datasets Coordinator for CEIRC (CAUL Electronic Information Resources Consortium) and is a member of the Collections Advisory Committee.
About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne is a multi-sector university of science, technology and innovation with more than 54,000 students and 5,000 staff globally. We offer postgraduate, undergraduate, vocational education and online education to provide students with a variety of work-relevant pathways. Our mission is to be a world-class university, creating economic and social impact through science, technology and innovation. We aim to deliver future-ready learners, research with impact and innovative enterprise.
About Students
Contribute to a streamlined and enriched student experience with our Students team. You’ll help ensure every touch point is a positive one – from attraction to course support and campus life, right through to graduation and work or further study opportunities. Our Students team comprises of the following areas: Marketing, Recruitment and Channel Integration; Student Administration & Library Services; Student and Academic Services; and Media and External Communications.
About you
To be successful in the role, you will have:
• Completion of a degree level qualification with relevant work related experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, and to work creatively to achieve solutions.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills, including ability to present complex concepts understandably.
• Demonstrated skills in using digital technologies including web publishing, wikis, email, spreadsheets, library management systems and other databases
A full list of selection criteria is available within the position description.
Benefits
• Participate in regular staff and management development programs
• Paid parental leave for primary caregivers and secondary caregivers
• Private health insurance discounts
• Salary package your car parking, superannuation and vehicle lease plans.
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Employee BenefitsHow to apply and further information
Please submit your application by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link, and submit a resume, cover letter and a response to the Key Selection Criteria, as listed in the position description. For further information about this position, Robin Wright (Manager, Acquisitions, Records and Copyright) rwright@swin.edu.au Tel: (03) 9214 4669
Should you require further support for an interview due to special needs or consideration, please contact our Diversity Consultant, Dr Walter Robles, on inclusion@swin.edu.au. For support or queries related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment, please contact DeadlyCareers@swin.edu.au
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Recruitment team on staffrecruitment@swin.edu.au
Agency enquiries will not be accepted for this position.
Swinburne is a large and culturally diverse organisation. We are proud to be recognised by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency as an Employer of Choice for women for 10 years in a row and of key initiatives such as our Pride@Swinburne Strategic Action Plan and our Reconciliation Action Plan. Equity and diversity are integral to our 2025 vision to be a world class university creating social and economic impact through science, technology and innovation.
Applications close at 5pm on Sunday 16th February 2020.
