Library Coordinator, Research Engagement

Position Details

• Continuing | Full-Time
• Higher Education Officer Level 8 | $110,581 - $122,420 p.a.
• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country
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About the Role

Working closely with the Library Coordinator (Education Engagement), The Library Coordinator (Researcher Engagement) will oversee the services of the library for researchers and Higher Degree Research (HDR) students. The role is responsible for the operational management and provision of advisory services to support data management, metrics, advanced search support, citation impact, and engagement to optimise research scholarly impact, as well as maximise the opportunities of new technologies and tools in a changing higher education research environment, including Generative AI.

This role is also responsible for:

• Providing oversight of the quality, accuracy and consistency of research advisory content relating to library resources.
• Working with the team to proactively monitor and evaluate products and tools that provide specialist services for researchers and explore new technologies related to scholarly publishing and the management of research information and outputs.
• With guidance from the Academic Engagement Lead, developing and maintaining appropriate performance measures, and provide specialist advice and reports to management.
• Encouragement and nurturing an environment of trust, open communication, creative thinking, and cohesive team effort.

Please refer to the attached position description, for a full list of roles and responsibilities.

Library 

The Flinders University Library plays a key role in supporting the teaching, learning and research activities of the University.

About you

Your exceptional organisational, time management skills and initiative, enable you to effectively and efficiently lead a multidisciplinary team in a complex environment.  Working collaboratively with your team, you prioritise tasks, ensuring objectives are successfully met and resources are available.

With outstanding communication skills both written and verbal, you can build and maintain effective relationships with clients inclusive of negotiation. Your excellent administrative skills enable you to develop reports and project documentation.

You will also be able to demonstrate:

• Postgraduate degree from a higher education institution in library and information science or other relevant discipline, or an equivalent combination of relevant training and experience.
• High-level organisation and administrative skills and the capacity and capability to coordinate disparate role groups across campuses through collegial work practices.
• The Ability to apply critical thinking and data analysis to make informed recommendations regarding services, and to take responsibility for achieving outcomes.
• An understanding of generative AI and their applications in research.
• Eligibility for Associate (professional) membership of ALIA (desirable)

Life at Flinders

We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
• Flexible working arrangements
• Wide range of professional development activities and services
• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff
• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment

Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.

• Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan
• Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.
• Staff working in a health care setting are strongly recommended to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in line with the SA Health policy.

How to Apply and Information

• You are required to submit your CV and a Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the Position Description.
• Please address key position capabilities 2, 3, 4, 6 and 7 of the position description.
• For more information regarding this position, please contact Academic Engagement Lead – Liz Hounslow

Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACDT) Tuesday, 25th March 2025.

Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted.

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

Certification

Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check - Australian Police or Accredited Agencies

Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:

25 Mar 2025

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

Flinders. Fearless.