Associate Director Scholarly Communications & Repositories

Associate Director Scholarly Communications and Repositories

• Employment Type: Full Time (35-hour week)
• Duration: Continuing Role
• Remuneration: From $138,171 (+ 17% superannuation and leave loading)
• Location:  Kensington NSW (Hybrid Flexible Working)

About UNSW:

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It’s the reason we’re one of the top 20 universities in the world and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

Why Your Role Matters:

The Associate Director, Scholarly Communications and Repositories leads library staff in the development and delivery of high-quality library services for researchers, scholarly communications and open access, repository infrastructure, and research reporting.

The Associate Director is a high-level strategic and proactive role that leads the planning and allocation of resources for the unit and identifies opportunities to build networks with stakeholders to deliver innovative Library services.

Who You Are:

Our ideal candidate will provide leadership and expertise in the development of UNSW Library’s scholarly communication and research services. In addition, they will support and drive initiatives to increase the uptake of open access across the University.  

They will lead a team of highly skilled staff in managing and developing research services and infrastructure that will meet the current and future needs of UNSW.

Do you have the following attributes?

• Proven experience in leadership in planning, implementing and evaluating Library and research services and systems including leading a team in a university or research environment.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating with stakeholders and vendor management experience.

• Advanced knowledge of research processes, scholarly communications and open access, copyright, and higher education environment including policy and funding.

Benefits and Culture:

UNSW offers a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:​

• Flexible working ​
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period​
• Access to lifelong learning and career development ​
• Progressive HR practices​

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV and a Cover Letter no more than two 2-pages addressing the three characteristics in the Who You Are section above.

Applications close:  11.55pm, Thursday 23rd May  

Get in Touch:

Fiona Bradley

Director, Research & Infrastructure

UNSW Library

[email protected]

Advertised:02 May 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:23 May 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time