Research Outputs Lead

Job No.: 661928

Location: Clayton campus

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: Continuing appointment

Remuneration: $112,694 – $124,394 pa HEW Level 08 (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
• Support research impact and dissemination
• Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas – and the people who discover them

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.

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The Organisation

Monash University Library is one of Australia’s leading academic libraries. Central to our 2020-2025 strategy is the vision of being a ‘modern, global top 100 library’ where our content, collections, facilities, services and culture represent best practice and collectively make a significant contribution to the University’s reputation and impact. We continually evaluate what we do in relation to the University’s goals and always look ‘through our users’ eyes’. While we work to ensure that our users’ experiences with the Library are productive, useful, efficient and rewarding, we aspire to delight by exceeding their expectations. For more on the work we do, please visit our website .

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about research excellence and impact? Do you have experience in managing research outputs and data platforms? Do you enjoy leading and mentoring a team of dedicated professionals? If yes, then you might be the perfect candidate for the Research Outputs Lead position at the Monash University Library.

As the Research Outputs Lead, you will be responsible for:

• Leading and managing the Research Outputs module within the University’s Research Management System and other platforms that contain research outputs such as Bridges, the University’s instance of Figshare
• Supporting research impact and dissemination including support for Open Access and FAIR data
• Engaging with a wide range of stakeholders across the University as well as vendors and platforms to support research impact
• Providing leadership to the Research Outputs Collection Service (ROCS) team in the delivery of high-level and professional services and effective achievement of the Library’s priorities
• Providing expert advice at both strategic and operational levels

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A relevant degree or equivalent experience in research management, information management, or a related field
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in the delivery and innovative use of technologies to manage research outputs 
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability prepare professional documentation for various audiences and to liaise, advise and negotiate at high levels
• Proven leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop staff
• A high level of initiative, problem-solving, and analytical skills, with the ability to deliver positive solutions to complex problems

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

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Monash avidly 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 .

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.

To Apply

Please submit a current copy of your resume along with a cover letter in which you address how you meet the key selection criteria.

For instructions on how to apply, please refer to ‘How to apply for Monash Jobs ‘.

Enquiries

Kathleen Smeaton, Director, Collections and Technology Division, Monash University Library, +61 3 9902 0938

Position Description

 Research Outputs Lead

Closing Date

Thursday 29 February 2024, 11:55pm AEDT

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