Team Leader, Agreements

**Job no**: 0026584
**Location**:Parkville
**Role type**:Full time; Continuing
**Department/School**:Student and Scholarly Services
**Salary**:UOM 7 - $98,402 - $106,519 p.a. plus 17% super
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The University of Melbourne would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our campuses are situated, the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung peoples, the Yorta Yorta Nation, the Dja Dja Wuurang people. We acknowledge that the land on which we meet and learn was the place of age-old ceremonies, of celebration, initiation and renewal, and that the local Aboriginal peoples have had and continue to have a unique role in the life of these lands.

**About Student and Scholarly Services**
Student and Scholarly Services (SASS) provides student administration and services from recruitment and point of enquiry to graduation. This team also delivers wellbeing and scholarly services to students and staff. **Collection Access and Development** supports Scholarly Services through the procurement, management, supply and maintenance of the Scholarly Services collections as required for the University’s teaching, learning, research and engagement objectives.

**About the Role**
As the Team Leader, Agreements, you will coordinate content for Scholarly Services’ procurement of bulk agreements, as well as associated analysis, licensing management and invoicing processes. You will manage a high performing team of five staff, with a demonstrated commitment to user-centred problem resolution. You will oversee workflows, processes, practices and resources that enable the effective management of journal and database subscriptions, evidence-based acquisition packages and other electronic resources.

A key function of this role will be liaising with vendors and other stakeholders to build relationships and keep informed of product developments and emerging needs.

In a typical week at work, you may:

- Manage and coordinate staff in the Agreements teams, their daily workflows, performance development and operational problem solving of escalated queries
- Contribute to continuous improvement to operational workflows through identification of relevant emerging technology, purchasing models, content coordination practices and improved analysis
- Assess license terms, analysis and stakeholder feedback to provide expert recommendations on purchases and renewal decisions to the Manager, Collection Development and Maintenance

**About You**
You will be an experienced team leader, capable of identifying and communicating team workflows and resource requirements to enable your team to function effectively. A highly organised and experienced administrator, you will prioritise your tasks to meet deadlines and manage your time accordingly. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. Your strong attention to detail and creative approach to problem solving will set you up for success in this role.

You will also have:

- A tertiary level qualification in a relevant discipline; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training
- Extensive experience in the coordination of bulk purchases, particularly in the management of electronic resources and interpretation of licenses
- A high level of familiarity with analysis techniques to support Collection Development, including familiarity with data structures and protocols such as COUNTER and SUSHI
- Knowledge of budget planning including reporting requirements and related financial operations such as forecasting, tracking expenditure and invoicing

To ensure the University continues to provide a safe environment for everyone, this position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check.

**About the University**
The University of Melbourne is consistently ranked amongst the leading universities in the world. We are proud of our people, our commitment to research and teaching excellence, and our global engagement.

**Benefits of Working with Us**
In addition to having the opportunity to grow and be challenged, and to be part of a vibrant campus life, our people enjoy a range of rewarding benefits:

- Flexible working arrangements,generous personal, parental and cultural leave
- Competitive remuneration, 17% super, salary packaging and leave loading
- Free and subsidised health and wellbeing services, and access to fitness and cultural clubs
- Discounts on a wide range of products and services including Myki cards and Qantas Club
- Career development opportunities and 25% off graduate courses for staff and their immediate families

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