Australia Job Openings

University of New South Wales

Team Leader, Scholarly Information Resources

Sydney

FULL TIME

October 16, 2024

Job no: 528028
Work type: full time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Finance, Library

Employment Type: Full Time
Duration: Fixed term until June 2025
Remuneration: $110,073- $119,132 + 17% superannuation + leave loading
Location: NSW Kensington Campus (hybrid)

About UNSW
UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It’s the reason we’re one of the top 20 universities in the world and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.
Why Your Role Matters
The Team Leader, Scholarly Information Resources is a key role in the Collection Development and Policy Unit and works closely with the Associate Director, Collection Development Strategies & Policy to continuously improve the Library’s procurement and governance processes of information resources to ensure they are robust, accurate and leading practise.
In this role you will liaise with Publishing vendors around negotiated licencing terms and conditions including open access publishing. You will also be responsible for the operational management of the Library Information Resources budget including accuracy and timeliness of invoicing to ensure uninterrupted access to resources for research and education across the University.
The Team Leader, Scholarly Information Resources provides expert guidance, and support to internal and external clients around publishing models and non-traditional uses of collection resources. The position is fixed term until June 2025 (replacement role due to a temporary internal transfer) and reports to the Associate Director, Collection Development Strategies and Policy. The role is hybrid - the successful person will be working from Sydney UNSW Campus (Kensington).
Who You Are
We are looking for someone who aligns with UNSW’s vision and values and who will come equipped with:

A degree from a higher education institution with substantial relevant experience or any other equivalent combination of knowledge, training and/or experience.
Demonstrated experience in the operational management of financial processes related to subscription or acquisition or scholarly resources in an academic library or equivalent environment.
High-level experience in collecting, interpreting, and reporting complex information and data, especially as applied to collection development statistical requirements.
Experience in reviewing and analysing licences related to scholarly information resources in an academic or research library setting
Sound understanding of the scholarly publishing ecosystem, and emerging models that support open access publishing as they apply to a research-intensive university
Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills. Experience in building positive stakeholder relationships and influencing decision making as needed.

Sponsorship at not available for this role - candidates will need full working rights.
Benefits and Culture: People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world. Our benefits include:

Access to up to 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
Additional 3 days of leave over the end of the year shutdown
Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)

Recruitment process: Please submit your resume. In lieu of submitting a cover letter, you will be asked to answer the below questions as part of the application questions, highlighting your experience or transferable skills in the following the 3 key areas of the role:

Using your resume as a guide, describe your background and interest in collection development budget management, financial data analysis and purchasing

Tell us about your experience in collating, synthesizing, analysing and evaluating information and data to inform decision making

Describe your experience and understanding with open access publishing agreements (or transferable skills/interest in the area)

You can send via the ‘’ button. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.
Applications close: 11.55pm, 30 October 2024
Get in Touch for any question, support or adjustment or if you require documents in an alternative format: Anne de Voronine, Talent Acquisition Coordinator a.de_voronine@unsw.edu.au
Applications cannot be accepted if sent directly to the contact listed
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Position Description
Advertised: 16 Oct 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 30 Oct 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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