Library Business Partner

• Full-time, Continuing position
• Salary Level HEW 8 ($106690 - $120153) + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
• Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University

About You

The Library Business Partner represents the Library in strategic partnership with a nominated RMIT College, Portfolio or business unit(s). The role develops and maintains high level relationships that are focused on identifying strategic opportunities for the Library to assist the Colleges and Portfolios to deliver outcomes for the University.

The role is broad in nature encompassing: managing stakeholder relations and engagement; providing strategic advice and facilitating strategic initiatives; and delivering business improvement and developing partnerships through collaborative problem identification and resolution.

Library Business Partners advocate on behalf of the Library, promoting Library services and resources to customers, and providing a conduit for information to/from the Library. The role works with stakeholders to identify needs and ensure that Library services and resources are aligned to College/School/Portfolio learning, teaching and research programs. The Business Partners work together as a team to align strategies and identify common opportunities.

The role provides strategic advice to Library management to ensure that services are aligned, fit-for purpose, and appropriately resourced.

The role may be required to work on projects and programs of work across the University.

To be successful in this position, you’ll have as a minimum:

• A strong understanding of learning, teaching and research issues in the Australian Higher and VE education environments, and their impact on the information landscape.  
• Proven ability to build and manage engaging and influential relationships with key partners to deliver agreed outcomes. 
• Demonstrated ability to provide communication and engagement strategies, foster innovation and achieve outcomes. 
• Demonstrated high level conceptual and analytical skills, sound judgment, and negotiation and influencing skills. 
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage across a range of diverse cohorts.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

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Proof of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage is required.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

About the Portfolio

The Education Portfolio is headed by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Education and Vice President who leads the planning and implementation of the University’s strategies related to RMIT’s academic programs and the RMIT student experience. The Portfolio is responsible for services to support the quality of RMIT programs, including the professional development of academic staff, continuous improvement of the student experience, learning and teaching outcomes and the management of learning and research information sources.

The Education Portfolio plays a key role in empowering students to access education, participate actively in the life of the University and achieve successful and fulfilling lives beyond graduation. The provision of a stimulating and satisfying experience for students is a priority for the University.

RMIT University Library

RMIT University Library is a creative partner in the achievement of RMIT University’s teaching, learning and research goals. It engages with other groups within the University to design initiatives that have a positive impact on the student experience including the provision of direct support, advice and guidance for students’ academic skill development. It provides resources, services and facilities to support the information needs of RMIT's large and globally distributed student and staff population and supplies expertise for the management of the University’s archives and business information.

In order to support the goals and operations of the University the Library is arranged into four main functional areas: Learning; Teaching and Research; Collections and Quality and Engagement. The Library increasingly delivers collections and services online to maximise access by the RMIT user population.

At RMIT Melbourne, the University Library operates from four different locations: the Swanston Library; the Bundoora Library; the Carlton Library and Brunswick Library. At RMIT Vietnam, the Library supports the 6,000 students from 2 locations: Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. They provide flexible, networked spaces for individual and group study, computer equipped group study rooms and seminar rooms for academic and library research skills training.

www.rmit.edu.au/library

To Apply 

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact David Howard via email [email protected]. 

Position Description - Library Business Partner

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Applications Close:
17 Apr 2024 11.59 pm

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to  being  a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Isla n der community.  

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