Current opportunities for existing staff at Melbourne

Position Number: 0065726
Location:  Parkville
Role type:  Full-time; Continuing
Department:  Student and Scholarly Services
Salary: UoM 7 - $106,432 - $115,211 p.a. plus 17% super

• Drive library system innovation , enhance user interfaces and optimise resource discovery
• Apply now to lead cutting-edge library systems development, improving access to world-class resources for students and researchers
• Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

The University of Melbourne
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Your next career opportunity
As the Library Systems Lead at the University of Melbourne, you'll be at the forefront of managing and innovating the Library Services Platform (LSP) and associated applications. You'll have the opportunity to shape user interfaces, streamline library operations, and enhance the discovery of resources across the university. Your role will directly impact how students, researchers, and staff access and interact with the library's vast resources, making this a key position for those passionate about library technology and user experience.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Manage Library Systems: Oversee the configuration and ongoing management of the LSP and associated applications, focusing on interface design and usability.
• Enhance User Experience: Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure library interfaces provide effective and intuitive user experiences.
• Drive System Integration: Facilitate the integration of library systems with enterprise-level and other university systems to ensure efficient processes and data management.
• Lead Projects: Coordinate and manage projects related to the LSP, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence.

You may be a great fit if:

You are a tech-savvy professional with a strong understanding of library systems, excellent project management skills, and a passion for enhancing user experiences in accessing academic resources.

You may also:

• Have post-graduate qualifications in a relevant discipline or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Demonstrate experience in coordinating library system platforms with a focus on user experience.
• Show experience working with external and internal technology-related support providers.
• Have experience with web-related programming/scripting using modern tools and languages.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:

• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
• Comprehensive career development and training, plus a 25% discount on UniMelb graduate courses for your immediate family members!

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team – Student and Scholarly Services
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Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.

The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods.  To discuss your specific requirements, please contact Bec Tucker on 0416 888 299 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au.  You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring

If you are a member of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community and would like any support, please feel free to contact our Indigenous Employment & Development team via email at oied-hr@unimelb.edu.au.

Working at the University – what you need to know
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Join Us and unlock your career potential!
Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today! Including the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
• The responses against the following Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)

1. Experience coordinating a Library system platform with a user experience focus
2. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across teams to achieve business objectives
3. Experience managing projects and delivering outcomes on time and to budget

^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Walid via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.