**About you**
**About the UTS Library**
UTS Library isn't like the other places you've worked or other libraries you might know. We provide vital services for the University community and are at the heart of the UTS experience, fundamental to inspiring a lifetime of learning and research excellence. Our vibrant team culture aims to deliver distinctive services to all our clients, including students, staff and the broader community.
The UTS vision is to be a leading public university of technology recognised for our global impact. We are dynamic and innovative, ranked by the QS Top 50 under 50 as Australia's top young university, and located centrally in one of the world's most liveable cities. With a culturally diverse campus life and extensive international exchange and research programs, UTS prepares graduates for the workplaces of today and tomorrow.
**Why work with us?**
- Be part of a team of creative, committed experts
- Enjoy flexible working conditions
- Learn new skills - continued staff development is a personal focus we are proud of
- Broaden your experiences - we never shy away from piloting new ideas to ensure we meet the demands of the dynamic world of higher education
- Join a great workplace culture - we work onsite at least three days per week in an outstanding location and collaborate on a range of projects across the Library and University
**Why your role is important**
Librarians in Education and Research Services play a pivotal role in integrating innovative Library services into the student curriculum and supporting university research. Our team has the opportunity to directly impact future generations and drive innovation through services that support research excellence. The Education and Research Services department provides client-centred faculty outreach services to support the learning, teaching and research of UTS faculties and research institutes, and provide an essential connection point between the Library and our clients.
As Team Leader you will manage a team of 4 Librarians (HEW 6-7) and oversee their performance and development. Your responsibilities include effective management of Library Liaison services for several Faculties, including oversight of Faculty specific teaching, learning & research support/services. You will play a critical role in overseeing the University's Information Literacy training program, providing training embedded directly in the curriculum, and through co-curricular self-help and enquiries services.
Staff in this position are expected to work autonomously under broad supervision of their supervisor, University Policies and Library strategy. **As the Team Leader, Education & Research Services, you will**:
- Develop and manage a high performing team that collaborates effectively with other teams and units to improve and deliver high quality client services.
- Lead the design and delivery of information literacy and research support programs.
- Initiate, develop and maintain relationships with internal and external strategic partners and University stakeholders in order to work effectively across multi-disciplinary projects to enhance and improve the Library's service provision to clients.
- Develop and manage projects involving changes related to Library functions, which may impact on other areas of the institution.
- Oversee department, team, and service performance to evaluate and report on Library service quality, against agreed deliverables, as part of continuous improvement
**You have**:
- Relevant postgraduate qualification and extensive relevant experience or an equivalent combination of experience and education. Eligibility for Professional membership of ALIA will be looked on favourably.
- Demonstrated experience in the effective management of academic library services that support learning, teaching and research.
- Proven ability to mentor, lead and develop collaborative high performing groups and/or teams
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills resulting in collaboration and partnerships with faculties and support units, and improvements to the client experience.
- Demonstrated skills in project management, working successfully under pressure,, balancing multiple priorities to achieve Library and University objectives, meet deadlines, and deliver desired outcomes.
**Remuneration**
**Base Salary Range: $113,282 to $129,017 (HEW 8)**
This role attracts 17% superannuation (pension) in addition to the base salary.
This position is **full-time **and appointment will be made **on a continuing basis.**
UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of Employee Benefits include flexible work practices, child care centres, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities.
**How to Apply**
- a copy of the position statement; and
- information on remuneration, benefits, terms and conditions
Please ensure that the file name for each document submitted includes **IRC273382 and your name.**
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