Digital Asset Manager Librarian

• Full time, 12 month fixed-term opportunity (with possibility of extension)

• Key role leading a strategic digital project within the Digital Performance team

• Hybrid opportunity to WFH and in the office

• Base Salary range $117,116 to $132,079 + 17% superannuation 

About the opportunity 

The role of the Digital Asset Manager Librarian is to own the strategy and framework for storing, organising, protecting, and distributing digital assets within the University’s enterprise content management system. This role is pivotal in implementing the Digital Asset Management strategy, but also ensuring the strategy evolves over time to keep pace with changing needs and asset types.

Working initially within the Web Uplift project team, the DAM Librarian will implement identified improvements to the DAM, formalise governance frameworks and develop clear training and documentation to support the community of Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) DAM users. This work is a foundational part of an integrated uplift in performance, optimisation, and personalisation across the University websites.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• continually optimise, structure and manage assets to ensure effective search and retrieval

• maintain and build on taxonomies and meta data schemas that are optimised for the organisation type, including products and services

• maintain the AEM Tagging strategy and frameworks, periodically generating and reviewing assets report/s to check for tagging and folder placement

• keep abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in digital asset management.

About you

• an equivalent combination of relevant training and experience in information management

• experience working in a large, complex organisation

• experience with content management systems with sound experience in defining, managing and cataloguing information assets

• proven ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability , people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTIQ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. 

If you are a current employee of the University or a contingent worker with access to Workday, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard.  Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Kristy Fairweather, Recruitment Operations, by email to [email protected]

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