* Vacancy for Associate Director, Archives & Special Collections (University Archivist) at University of Melbourne
Vacancy for Associate Director, Archives & Special Collections (University Archivist) at University of Melbourne
29 November 2022
Full-Time
About Student and Scholarly Services
This position resides in Scholarly Services within the Research and Collection Stewardship Portfolio which consists of Collection Access and Development, Research Information and Engagement as well as Archives and Special Collections
About the Role
You will lead and provide strategic direction to the teams with custodial and management responsibilities across our archives and special collections.
You and your team will develop strategy, policy and contemporary frameworks for the stewardship of these collections; facilitate access, maximise visibility, engagement and integration into the scholarly life of the University by supporting its teaching and research priorities and maintaining and strengthening the public profile of the collections through community engagement.
You will be required to drive transformational change in the digital environment developing strategic frameworks to collect, manage and preserve digital material and explore innovative and immersive ways to embed archival and special collections in the life of the University.
For full details of this role's responsibilities and scope please refer to the attached position description.
About You
Your advanced interpersonal skills and extensive experience in building relationships will assist you in maintaining rapport with a wide range of stakeholders from various backgrounds.
You will have the ability to motivate, persuade and negotiate with colleagues throughout your workplace. You will be an ethical leader who values diversity and can work with any individual effectively and professionally. Your sound organisational skills will ensure that your individual workload is completed productively to meet with strict deadlines.
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