Director, Resources and Technology Services

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Detail information about job Director, Resources and Technology Services. Terms and conditions vacancy

Job No.: 52.56.33.697007

Location: Clayton campus

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: 3 year fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: HEW 10D - Base salary of $173,460 per annum plus 17% superannuation and an annual incentive payment of up to a maximum of 10%

• Be inspired, every day
• Enjoy the freedom to discover something new
• Take your career in exciting, rewarding directions 

There’s a certain feeling you get from working at Monash University. It’s the feeling that you’re a part of something special. Something significant. So if you’re looking for the next chapter in your career, it’s here. You’ll be given the opportunity to challenge yourself, build on your skills, and make a significant contribution to a workplace that’s filled with energetic and inspiring people. Talent thrives here – and so do truly satisfying careers.

The Opportunity

Monash University Library is one of Australia’s leading academic libraries, with a long-standing reputation for a comprehensive collection, technological innovation and professional excellence. The Library strengthens the University by providing outstanding scholarly resources and study facilities and through leadership in research skills development, scholarly communication and use of technology.

An opportunity currently exists within the Libraries Resources Division for a Director, Resources and Technology Services to provide leadership in the development and implementation of innovative and effective technology-based services and solutions within the Library, supporting both internal operations and service deliver to Library users. As a member of the Library’s senior leadership team, the Director, Resources and Technology Services will participate in the overall planning and management of the Monash University Library, in support of the University’s education, research, and engagement strategies.

As the successful candidate, you will oversee the effective implementation of the Library’s Collection Development Policy through appropriate acquisition strategies, monitoring the performance of information resource, document delivery vendors to ensure that the Library obtains effective and efficient supply of materials and related services, and prepare the Library materials budget strategy so that it achieves an appropriate balance in the collection. Utilising your strong leadership abilities you will lead and manage a team of professional staff, including planning and allocating staff resources, developing, coaching and mentoring employees and managing performance to deliver positive outcomes and continuous improvement.

Your extensive knowledge of trends in information service delivery and information technology in an education and research environment, together with demonstrated ability to implement organisational change programmes, develop, and lead staff in a changing environment will enable you to succeed in this position. If you are ready to apply your proven expertise and extensive experience in the development and support of information technology and technical services supporting complex library operations and resource management and access, you are strongly encouraged to apply.

This role is a full-time position; however, flexible working arrangements may be negotiated.

At Monash University, we are committed to being a Child Safe organisation. Some positions at the University will require the incumbent to hold a valid Working with Children Check.

To submit your application, please send your resume and covering letter to [email protected]. Please list the Job Number and Position Title in the email header.

Enquiries

Mr. Robert Gerrity, +61 3 9905 2665 or [email protected]

Position Description

Director Library Resources and Technology

Closing Date

Tuesday 31 July 2018, 11:55 pm AEST