* Based at the Bundoora campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University

Our Culture

Our Values inspire us, wherever we are in the world, and guide how we live and work together.

Imagination. Agility. Courage. Passion. Impact. Inclusion.

What unites us is our purpose and our values; they are at the heart of who we are, what we stand for, how we make decisions and connect with each other.

Our people make everything at the University possible. We encourage new approaches to work and learning, stimulating change to drive positive impact. RMIT exists to create transformative experiences for our students, getting them ready for life and work. You will be a part of a productive and collaborative team, who values working relationships and outcomes through open and inclusive planning, continuous information sharing and transparent work practices.

About You

The Senior Coordinator, Subscriptions leads the team responsible for the acquisition, metadata management, creation and maintenance of access and processing of subscription library resources that support teaching, learning and research at RMIT University. This material includes e-journals (individual and sets), subscription databases and print journals. The position incorporates the role of Content Coordinator for CAUL (Council of Australian University Librarians).

Collaboration with other Teams within the Collections Unit and across the Library is essential for this role to ensure the Library's strategic goals are met. The position includes significant vendor liaison and negotiation. Experience with Alma (ExLibris software) is highly desired. There is a strong focus on experience in building an effective, skilled, collaborative team.

Any member of the Library staff may be required to assist in other areas of Library operations for limited periods, should circumstances warrant. The role may also be required to work across the Library on projects and programs of work.

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

* Demonstrated ability to lead a team, inspire staff development, drive performance and successfully lead a team through change

* Demonstrated commercial acumen and experience in maintaining effective vendor relationships and sound negotiation skills

* Experience in a library acquisitions and metadata environment, good understanding of current and emerging practices in this area, particularly in the management and acquisition of electronic datasets and individual titles

* Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and through positive influence

* Proven record of innovation, commitment to continual improvement and strong problem-solving skills

* Demonstrated focus on customer service resulting in the delivery of excellent customer outcomes

* Experience with a large Library Service Platform along with project management experience.

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

About the Portfolio

Education 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 4 main functional areas: Learning; Teaching and Research; Collections and Quality and Engagement. The Library increasingly delivers collections and services online to maximize access by the RMIT user population.

At RMIT Melbourne, the University Library operates from 4 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.

To Apply

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the 'Apply' link below. For further information about this position, please see Position Description below or contact TalentSupport@rmit.edu.au

30002739_Senior Coordinator Subscriptions_HEW 8.pdf

Applications close on 2nd February at 11.59pm.

Vaccination Requirements
The COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination (Workers) Directions, made under the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008 (Vic) and as amended and replaced from time to time (Directions), affect all persons employed or engaged to perform work by RMIT.