Strategic Communications Manager

2 weeks ago

Williamstown, South Australia beBeeScholarly Full time $86,154 - $95,458

This role offers a rare opportunity for a scholarly communication professional to progress an ambitious agenda at a university. Having just launched the Position Statement on Open Research, this institution is implementing the recommendations from two years' work in the Open Access and Research Data Management Taskforces.

The Manager, Scholarly Communication and Research Outputs is based in the Information Directorate and leads a team of high-performing staff with a wide range of subject matter expertise. They oversee the research support services for the Library and have responsibility for complex projects progressing the open agenda across the university. They are a member of the Information Leadership Team.

This institution welcomes applications from dynamic, engaged, highly organized, and inspiring information professionals with an interest in scholarly communication for this exciting and dynamic role. This is a fixed-term position offering an opportunity to spread your wings.

Why Work with Us?

We offer benefits such as a variety of leave options, including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come and stay with us and contribute to our ongoing success.

We Value Diversity and Inclusion

We strive to create an inclusive and respectful environment that champions, embraces, and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Lead with integrity, emotional intelligence, and ethical standards to cultivate a cohesive and capable team. Recognize and reward performance that aligns with our values and objectives.
  • Develop and implement local plans that align with our research strategy. Monitor progress, assess risks, and adapt priorities to ensure successful outcomes.
  • Oversee the design, management, and evaluation of the Library's services related to research support, scholarly communication, bibliometrics, and stewardship of research outputs and data.
  • Analyze complex issues, identify inclusive solutions, and translate them into clear goals. Implement and evaluate continuous improvement strategies to enhance service delivery.
  • Foster stakeholder support, generate enthusiasm for change, and create a safe environment for open dialogue. Promote inclusive and respectful resolution of issues to advance our research agenda.
Requirements:
  • Postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience; or
  • Project management experience and a good grasp of the volatile scholarly communication landscape.
  • An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting research in a university or similar environment.
  • Extensive knowledge of current research issues in higher education, trends in scholarly communication, and Open Research.
  • Extensive knowledge of bibliometrics reporting practices, impact, and engagement measures, repository, and research data management in a higher education environment.

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