Research Services Librarian

• Shape the Librarys research strategy and align services with university goals.
• Support researchers across the lifecycle from data management to scholarly communication.
• Join a collaborative innovative team driving research excellence and development.
• Full Time Continuing Position with Hybrid Availability

About VU:

At Victoria University our aim is to be a global leader in dual-sector learning and research by 2028. Join us on the journey and help us achieve our strategic drives embedded in ourStrategic Plan 2022-2028: Start well finish brilliantly.One of the drivers Thriving place to Study and Work will enable us to continue to create places that our students and staff love to belong and feel immense pride.

About the Team:

Join a dynamic and innovative team where youll play a pivotal role in developing their research support skills in areas such as research impact scholarly publishing and the impacts of emerging developments such as artificial intelligence empowering them to deliver highquality consultancy and advisory services. Youll foster a culture of innovation and initiative guiding others to exercise sound judgment embrace new approaches and continually elevate the standard of support offered across the organisation

About the Role:

In this influential role youll help drive the Librarys strategic research agenda by providing highlevel advice to the Manager Education and Research Services and ensuring our services align with the Universitys broader goals.

Your expertise will empower researchers across the entire research lifecycle: from advanced informationseeking and literature or systematic reviews to bibliometrics research data management Indigenous data sovereignty and effective scholarly communication.

Youll take the lead in developing targeted training programs that elevate scholarly literacy for higher degree by research students ensuring these programs are strategically aligned and genuinely impactful. Working collaboratively with Graduate Research School youll also help oversee the Research Ambassadors Program supporting the next generation of research leaders.

Position Details:

• Classification:HEP7
• Salary:$101288 per annum to $109639 per annum plus 17% superannuation
• Employment Type:Full time Continuing
• Hours per Week:36.75
• Location:The position is located atour Footscray Park Campus

For a detailed overview of the roles duties and responsibilities please refer to theResearch Services Librarian Position Description

About You:

• Play a pivotal role in empowering the Universitys learning teaching and research community.
• Shape highquality strategically aligned library services that support researchers at every career stage.
• Contribute to an environment where earlycareer scholars and established academics can thrive.
• Sit at the centre of the Universitys research ecosystem offering expert guidance and innovative support.

• Deliver forwardthinking services that strengthen research capability and drive successful research outcomes across the institution.

Please note:The University is a Child Safe willbe requiredto hold a current Employee - Working with Children Check (WWCC) or be willing to obtain one prior tocommencingemployment.

Who to Contact

For further information relating to the position please contact:
Name:Cameron Barrie
Position Title:Manager Education & Research Services
Email:
Phone:9919-4620

How to Apply:

To submit your application please click on the Apply button.

Applications must be submitted as asingle documentcomprising:

• A cover letter
• Your curriculum vitae/resume
• Your responses addressing all selection criterialocatedin the position description
• Evidence of applicable qualificationslicencesand registration

Applications will close12 Apri 2026at11pm. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

Note: Applications which do not address the selection criteria willNOTbe considered.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this role requires for applicants to have full and permanent working rights in Australia.

Why Join VU:

VU provides competitive salaries excellent superannuation and a variety of benefits. The university fosters an environment where staff can excel achieve their goals and develop their careers. With a focus on diversity inclusion and family-friendly policies VU supports both professional and personal well-being. For more information please visitourCareers at VU Webpage

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