About RMIT

RMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise with more than 95,000 students and 10,000 staff globally. RMIT offers postgraduate, undergraduate, vocational education and online programs to provide students with a variety of work-relevant pathways.

Our purpose is to offer life-changing experiences for our students, and to help shape the world with research, innovation, teaching and industry engagement. With strong industry connections forged over 130 years, collaboration with industry remains integral to RMIT's leadership in education, applied and innovative research, and to the development of highly skilled, globally focused graduates.

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

Within your team, you act as a specialist, leading projects and advising other staff. You will have a degree in Library and Information Services or equivalent with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience. You will have strong experience in a library acquisitions environment, preferably with the Alma Library System. You will be a problem solver with a highly analytical mind. You are passionate about your work and knowledgeable about broader trends in library collections work.

Position Summary
The role of Senior Librarian, Monographs and Digital Collections deals with the management and purchase of materials in all formats. This role includes undertaking work of a higher degree of complexity such as problem solving or researching and piloting new workflows. This role supports the Senior Coordinator in leading projects, training staff, and knowledge sharing.

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:

* Degree in Library and Information Services or equivalent with at least 4 years relevant experience is essential.
* Eligibility for Associate membership of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) is desirable.
* Well-developed knowledge of using automated Library systems for acquisitions, electronic resources, and analysis, preferably using the Alma Library System. Experience using Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, FTP and software packages used to manipulate bibliographic and associated records. Strong skills in using Excel to manipulate large data sets.
* Demonstrated problem solving skills, including critical analysis and evaluation of process and emerging practice
* Proven record of adopting a flexible approach to work and adapting to a constantly changing work environment.
* Demonstrated interpersonal, oral and written communications skills including the ability to liaise with a diverse range of stakeholders.
* Demonstrated focus on providing an excellent customer experience.
* Proven experience in the management of metadata using current industry description standards. and schemas for Library resources in all formats, preferably in an academic library and understanding of relevant data formats and data migration relevant to Library Collections.
* Demonstrated strength in identifying opportunities for improvement focussing on team goals.

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 learner 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 learner experience, learning and teaching outcomes and the management of learning and research information sources.

The Education Portfolio plays a key role in empowering learners 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 learners 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 Library Operations. 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.

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 below. For further information about this position, please see Position Description below or contact Rachel via email rachel.salby@rmit.edu.au

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Applications close on Feb 6th at 11.59pm.

Bring Your Whole Self to Work

We are better for our diversity. When we listen to those who are different to us, or challenge us, we grow stronger together. When we feel like we belong, we can achieve so much more. We respect each other, embrace our differences and build a sense of belonging in our team and beyond.

We are proud that our dedication to diversity has been recognised by a broad spectrum of external organisations. Visit our Linkedin Life pages to learn more and see some of our most recent wins.

RMIT has a strong dhumbali (commitment) to the employment, development and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within a culturally safe environment; we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

RMIT is a Disability Confident Recruitment Team and we are happy to adjust the recruitment process for your accessibility requirements. Please contact us at TalentSupport@rmit.edu.au telling us your preferred type of communication and we will be in touch as soon as possible to discuss your requirements.

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 Islander community.

Please note that whilst we still accept applications from any persons interested in our roles, due to the impacts of COVID-19, we are currently prioritising applications from those with current working rights in Australia and who are not affected by travel restrictions. Please see the latest updates to Australia's immigration and border arrangements during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak: https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/

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.

As such, offers of employment from RMIT are conditional upon the applicant being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or medically exempt and providing satisfactory evidence of the same. You can access the Directions here: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/victorias-restriction-levels-covid-19