Research Data Librarian

$90,406 to $98,895
- Fixed-term, part-time
- Kelvin Grove

**Who are we looking for?**

Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is seeking a Research Data Librarian to join Library, Education Portfolio, Academic Division.

The Research Data Librarian leads the management of the Library’s research data management services, including Research Data Finder, Data Management Planning Tool service, DOI minting service (of datasets and images), publishing of QUT’s research datasets and training QUT's research community in research data management practices. The position takes the Library lead at the University’s regular weekly Hacky Hour session and is the QUT representative with ARDC.

**Real world impact**

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

**About the Education Portfolio**
At QUT we are transforming learning and teaching practices in line with our Real World Learning Vision, so that our graduates are highly skilled, enterprising, and well suited to 21st century employment and careers. We are committed to increasing the flexibility of our course offerings to enable our students and graduates to thrive in changing and complex working environments throughout their lives. Our focus is on student success, partnering with students to enhance the end-to-end learner journey, and designing and delivering high quality, flexible educational experiences that enable this.
The Education Portfolio encompasses:

- Curriculum Quality and Standards
- Learning and Teaching Unit
- Library
- QUT College
- QUT Entrepreneurship
- Student Ombudsman

QUT’s distinctive positioning as “the university for the real world” means a commitment to and investment in real-world work integrated learning, authentic assessment, a curriculum design studio approach for innovative curriculum and an increased focus on the optimisation of digital technologies to enhance on campus and online learning.

**About the Library**
The Library plays an integral role in delivering on key university strategies through providing outstanding learning resources, environments and programs; supporting high-impact research and development; and strengthening and extending strategic partnerships with professional and broader communities. As a learning organisation, we continue to strengthen our commitment to client focused service and continuous improvement.
QUT Library has three branch libraries -Gardens Point Library, Kelvin Grove Library and our Law Library, each providing resources and services to support the learning, teaching and research needs of the QUT community.

**What you need to succeed**

To thrive in this role, you will be someone who enjoys taking the initiative to provide excellent service and support across a broad range of activities each day.

You will demonstrate:
1. Education, training and/or relevant experience equivalent to the completion of a degree in a relevant field such as information management, librarianship or a relevant discipline with at least four years’ subsequent relevant experience.
2. Demonstrated knowledge of developments and advancements in the area of research data management, both internationally and nationally.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of the use of metadata and information management systems, for example, digital repositories and other information management systems.
4. Highly developed interpersonal communication (verbal and written) skills in order to establish positive working relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
5. Demonstrated experience in planning, implementing and reporting of information, research or data management projects.
6. Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver high quality training and support to professional staff and researchers.