Manager, Library Services

18 hours ago

Clayton, Australia Monash University Full time

**The Opportunity**

Lead and innovate in the world of academic research support. At Monash University we are seeking a dynamic **Manager, Library Services (Research)** to provide strategic leadership and drive impactful research services.

**In this position you will**:

- Lead academic Library services supporting Monash University researchers in areas such as open research, research data management, and scholarly communication.
- Manage and collaborate with Academic Services Leads and Librarians to deliver expert advice, training, and support.
- Develop strategic partnerships to enhance the quality and impact of research services.
- Work with senior leadership to scope and prioritize programs and projects.

**Your primary responsibilities are to**:

- Provide strategic leadership in planning, delivering, and evaluating research services and programs.
- Lead and develop agile teams to deliver key services, projects, and programs.
- Manage staff resources, performance, and professional development.
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with research partners and support areas.
- Participate in service design activities and collaborate on library-wide projects.
- Contribute to the overall planning and evaluation of research programs.
- Foster an environment of trust, open communication, and creative thinking.
- Drive continuous improvement of services, programs, and resources.
- Lead significant strategic projects and initiatives.
- Engage with professional groups to ensure library initiatives align with global trends.

**Success in this role will require**:

- Postgraduate qualifications in Librarianship or a relevant discipline, or extensive management experience.
- A deep understanding of the research lifecycle and tertiary research landscape.
- Your proven ability to lead and motivate high-performing agile teams.
- Strong relationship management skills with key partners and senior academic staff.
- Demonstrated strategic thinking, innovation, and change management abilities.
- Excellent planning, organizational, and analytical skills.
- High-level interpersonal and communication skills.

At the Monash University Library, you'll be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to supporting world-class research. In this role you'll have the opportunity to lead innovative projects and make a significant impact on the academic community.

**About Monash University**

At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking - a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Learn more about Monash.

**Be part of our story. Work with us to**#ChangeIt**.**

**Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements.** We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.

**To Apply**

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

**Enquiries**:Gary Pearce, Director, Academic Services, Monash University Library, +61 3 9902 0570

**Position Description**:Manager, Library Services (Research)

**Applications Close**:Sunday 2 March 2025 11:55pm AEDT

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