Senior Librarian (Discovery and Access)

Position Details

• Full-Time | Continuing
• Higher Education Officer Level 7 | $102,589 - $113,561
• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country
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About the Role

Play a key role in enhancing the discovery, accessibility and delivery of Library resources and digital services that support learning, teaching and research across the University. As part of the Digital Platforms and Services team, you will provide specialist expertise in Library systems, digital platforms and service improvements, ensuring resources and services are discoverable, accessible and aligned to user needs. Working collaboratively across the University, you'll help shape digital experiences that meet users where they are, making Library resources and services easy to discover, access and use.

You will also be responsible for:

• Leading the development, optimisation and maintenance of Library systems and digital platforms.
• Driving projects and initiatives that enhance discovery services, digital access and user experience.
• Improving workflows, integrations and processes to support efficient and effective service delivery.
• Providing specialist advice, training and support while fostering continuous improvement and innovation.

This position makes a significant contribution to the University’s strategic plan to "Changing 10 million lives, Every One Matters", by 2035 through enhancing the discovery, accessibility and delivery of Library resources and digital services that support learning, teaching and research outcomes across the University. By championing user-focused digital experiences, driving continuous improvement and leveraging technology to connect people with the information they need, this role reflects Flinders' commitment to Student Centricity, Ethical Tech and Excellence.

About You

You are a collaborative and user-focused library professional with a passion for improving how people discover, access and engage with information. Combining technical expertise with strong problem-solving skills, you enjoy working with systems, digital services and stakeholders to deliver meaningful improvements and positive user experiences. As part of a supportive and innovative team, you will use your knowledge and initiative to help shape the future of Library services and digital platforms.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Experience administering, configuring and optimising library management systems, digital platforms and related technologies.
• Knowledge of the systems, technologies and processes that support the discovery, accessibility and delivery of scholarly resources.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to provide advice, guidance and training.
• Well-developed analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage priorities and contribute to service improvements.

The ideal candidate will also hold a relevant university degree in Library and Information Science or related discipline, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.

If you feel you don’t have all of the experience we are asking for, but that your skills are transferrable, we’d still love to hear from you.

About Flinders University Library

The Library is a vital part of the student experience, creating welcoming spaces and meaningful support for all students, including those far from home.  Out initiatives are shaped by student voices through collaborating with, listening to and adapting their ideas, such as expanding student access across all of our campuses, introducing a Sensory Space at the Central Library and developing Ai tools, to name just a few.  We empower learning, expand access and drive impact to foster academic excellence, and are deepening our impact as a research partner by driving innovation, expanding support and strengthening global visibility

Our cornerstone is the commitment to fostering a connected, inclusive and forward-thinking Library, to ensure that our community has the spaces, support and recourses to continue to thrive.

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?  Click on the link to read about the many benefits of working for Flinders, from Wellbeing, Leave& Career Development to Salary & Superannuation and Life on Campus.

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

Appointment to this role is conditional on the completion of required pre-employment checks and declarations, each of which must be satisfactory to the University. This includes:

• A current completed Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and Gender Based Violence Declaration which is satisfactory to the University. The contract of Employment is conditional upon the receipt of these completed compliance checks. A disclosable outcome will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role.

How to Apply and Information

• You are required to submit a CV along with a Suitability Statement as a separate document. The Suitability Statement should be no more than 3 pages, and address the below Key Position Capabilities of the position description:
  • Demonstrated experience in the administration, configuration and optimisation of library management systems and associated applications, including the ability to apply technical knowledge across systems, metadata, integrations and related technologies.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the systems, technologies and processes that support the discovery, accessibility and delivery of scholarly resources and digital services in an academic library environment.
  • Well-developed to high-level written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to develop documentation and training materials, provide guidance, and build effective collaborative relationships with stakeholders, vendors and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Well-developed to high-level organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities, contribute to projects, respond effectively to change and deliver outcomes within required timeframes.
• Flinders University is committed to providing an environment where staff with disability are valued, supported and encouraged to participate fully and independently in the life of the University. If you require any reasonable adjustments to assist you in the selection process, please advise the contact in the Recruitment Team so that we can make appropriate arrangements through recruitment@flinders.edu.au or call 08 8201 2383.
• For more information regarding this position, please contact Renee Van Der Walt

Certification

Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:

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.

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