UQ Library
This is a full-time continuing position with salary in the range $108,975 - $122,176, plus a generous super allowance of up to 17%.
Exciting opportunity to apply innovative thinking and creativity towards advancing the global open research movement by enhancing the accessibility and dissemination of UQ research.
Bring your comprehensive understanding of the scholarly communication ecosystem and proficiency in open access practices to lead our committed team that provides valuable support across the research lifecycle at UQ.
Strong commitment and action toward a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Based at our St Lucia campus
About This Opportunity
The primary purpose of the role is to:
Oversee and provide specialized services to enhance research data management at the University, ensuring the Library supports optimal research practices, balancing openness with confidentiality as required.
Develop, implement, and sustain training initiatives and resources focused on research data management and open research for the UQ community, including tailored support for UQ Librarians.
Stay abreast of developments in research data and open research fields, offering guidance and suggestions to shape service delivery and introduce new offerings, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
Key responsibilities will include:
Collaborate internally and externally to deliver research data and open research services in line with University and Library strategic objectives, including supporting tools like the Research Data Manager and Journal Search Tool.
Cultivate and sustain relationships with research units, divisions, and individual researchers to promote awareness and utilization of available services.
Lead and manage the Research Data and Open Research Services team, providing guidance and support.
Monitor the landscape of data management and open research, offering expert advice to Library executives, developing training programs, and leading projects aligned with Indigenous Data Governance and FAIR and CARE principles.
About You
Postgraduate degree with substantial experience in research-intensive university settings or equivalent.
Proven expertise in providing high-level support for research activities and research data services within a University Library context.
Strong knowledge of research data management, including technology utilization, and adept organizational skills to manage multiple projects efficiently.
Proficiency in analysing and interpreting qualitative and quantitative information to inform decision-making processes.
You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment and may be required to complete background checks including, criminal history and education checks.
About UQ
As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.
Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.
Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:
26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave, 17% superannuation contributions, 17.5% annual leave loading.
Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight.
Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family.
On campus childcare options, Cheap parking (from just $5.75 a day), Salary packaging options.
Want to Apply?
All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
Cover letter addressing the ‘About You’ section.
Resume
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Justine at [email protected] . For application queries, please contact [email protected] stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
Applications close 17 April 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number - R-36236). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for 26 April 2024.
At UQ, our strength lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion , fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to [email protected] for accessibility support or adjustments.
If you are a current employee (including casual staff and HDR scholars) or hold an unpaid/affiliate appointment, please login to your staff Workday account and visit the internal careers board to apply for this opportunity. Please do NOT apply via the external job board.
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