(HE08) $110,291 to $123,734 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

Continuing-Full time position available immediately.

Great opportunity with this exciting leadership position in the University Library.  You will lead a team of collection experts to manage, curate and promote the unique and diverse collections of the University.

The Manager, Special Collections and Archives is responsible for coordinating the effective operational management of special collections within the University Library and leading professional staff and volunteers responsible for collection management activities. 
This role is also responsible for promoting the discovery and use of special collections as an integral part of the University Library’s teaching, learning and research resources and programs.

To be successful you will need:

• Proven ability to lead teams, contribute to effective change management and positively influence and model exemplary leadership to develop a high performing culture.
  
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively liaise with staff, management and collection stakeholders
  
  
• Demonstrated high level organisational and problem-solving skills, self-motivation and project management, with an ability to manage complex workflows and concurrent projects.
  
  
• Experience in managing, preserving and providing access to archives, manuscripts, rare books or other special collections based on current theory and best practice including knowledge of archival principles and digital recordkeeping. 

• Proven ability to respond to emerging and competing priorities and the aptitude to understand current trends and issues in relation to collection management, such as risk and rights management issues as they impact on collections, including copyright, cultural sensitivity, privacy, confidentiality and ownership.

Desirable:

• Experience in an academic institution would be beneficial but is not essential.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you a vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities. 

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your division's broader role

The Division of Academic and Student Engagement drives the University's strategic activities in relation to learning and teaching. This includes ensuring all Adelaide students have a quality experience, and investing in our academic staff's professional development.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/dase/division-leadership

If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description or selection criteria document.

Applications close 11:55pm, 15 September 2024

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Ms Kate Sinclair
Assoc University Librarian-Library Experience
P: +61 (8) 831 35223
E: kate.sinclair@adelaide.edu.au

You'll find a full position description and/or selection criteria below: (If no links appear, try viewing on another device)

The University of Adelaide is an Equal Opportunity employer, Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply.

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