Manager, Digital Services

Job Description

• Exciting opportunity within the University Librarian department
• Join an agile, collaborative and high performing team 
• Flexible working arrangements

About Us:

At Victoria University (VU), our aim is to be a global leader in dual sector learning and research by 2028. Join us on the journey and help us achieve our strategic drives embedded in our Strategic Plan 2022-2028:   Start well, finish brilliantly. One of the drivers “Thriving place to Study and Work” will enable us to continue to create places that our students and staff love to belong and feel immense pride. 

About the Role:

With a focus on discovery and access platforms, the Manager, Digital Services is a key contributor to the Library's strategy and operations. Reporting to the Associate Director (Scholarly Resources and Strategic Initiatives), this is a role with scope to innovate and work alongside leaders and colleagues to shape the future of VU Library’s services and digital strategy in maximising the connection with our community.

This position will be offered on a full-time ongoing basis at the classification level of HEP 8 classification, with salary of $106,346 - 119,760 per annum plus 17% employer superannuation contribution, working 36.75 hours per week.

An example of duties you may perform will include:
 

• Managing staff and functions associated with the development, maintenance and management of digital library systems, platforms and associated infrastructure to ensure effective access to online library resources and services.
• Building and maintaining relationships with vendors and service providers, and also undertake periodic market scans on trends and developments  
• Facilitating management of and access to collections and provision of library services
• Liaising with colleagues across the University in relation to integration of library systems and online resources with enterprise platforms to mitigate duplication of effort, optimise user experience, quality of data and information security
• Managing library systems-related projects or implementation of new systems effectively to deliver the agreed project outcomes on time and within budget to achieve Library goals.

About You:

We like to hear from you if you:

• Embody Victoria University's values and have a proven track record of leading services and functions related to digital services provision in a university or TAFE setting 
•  Experience leading individuals and teams of staff
• Possess highly developed interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills including an ability to present information and concepts for a range audiences
• Have an understanding of and experience of working with:
  • Integrated library systems
  • Discovery interfaces
  • Institutional repository platforms
  • Systems for authentication and authorization of information resources
  • Integration of these systems in an enterprise context (preferably University or TAFE)
  • Service principles and how technology and systems support VU and Library's strategic priorities
  • Metadata schemas and access protocols
• Possess a combination of the following attributes:
  • technical proficiency 
  • library and information sector knowledge and experience
  • service orientation and recognition of the role technology plays in enabling successful outcomes for people
  • An awareness of and curiosity about emerging trends and technologies and their role in developing sustainable solutions and enhancing student and staff experience

What We Offer:

For information on our employee benefits, flexible working, discounts in private health insurance and gym memberships and salary packaging please visit https://www.vu.edu.au/staff/benefits-services-for-staff .  

How to Apply:

To view a copy of the position description please click here 

In a SINGLE document, your application must include:

• A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity.
• Your resume
• A statement addressing the Key Selection Criteria listed in the position description.  

Applications close on Tuesday 4 June 2024 at 11:59pm (AEST) 

NOTE: Applications which do not address the key selection criteria will NOT be considered.

For further information relating to the position or recruitment process, please contact Jane Miller University Librarian, by email at [email protected]
Our Commitment to Protecting Country:

VU honours its deep diversity as a foundation for collaboration and social progress. We will demonstrate sensitivity in respecting First Nation perspectives. We will ensure that we respect or Indigenous voices and commit to sustainable Protecting Country. We will take leadership responsibility, in all that we do, to improve the health and wellbeing of our local and global communities, and the planet that we share.

VU is committed to inclusion, equity, and diversity. VU encourages applications from women, gender diverse, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds in this field.