Digitisation Manager

Operating within the Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic (ODVCA), The Library is integral to learning, discovery and engagement at The University of Queensland. We provide access to quality scholarly information resources and quality client focused services and spaces to support teaching and research at The University of Queensland. We partner with the UQ and wider community to provide pathways to enrich learning and research.

The University of Queensland Library has one of the largest collections amongst Australian academic libraries and is by far the largest in Queensland. The collection includes access to 2.4 million book titles (electronic and print) and 148,000 journal titles (electronic and print). Our institutional repository, UQ eSpace, houses over 330,000 items authored or co-authored by UQ affiliated researchers, including more than 196,000 journal articles, 61,000 conference papers, and 19,000 theses.

Information about the Library may be accessed on the Library's web site at http://www.library.uq.edu.au.

The role

The Digitisation Manager provides leadership and management of the digitisation and imaging services of the University of Queensland Library, promotes the service and works collaboratively with other areas on digitisation projects.

The person

To be successful in this role, you will have completed a relevant postgraduate qualification (or progress towards completion) with extensive professional experience or equivalent, demonstrated expertise in the provision of digitisation services and knowledge of current trends in libraries, archives and digitisation services.

The University of Queensland values diversity and inclusion and actively encourages applications from those who bring diversity to the University. Please refer to the University's Diversity and Inclusion webpage (https://staff.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/human-resources/diversity) for further information and points of contact if you require additional support.  

Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to recruitment@uq.edu.au

Remuneration

This is a Full Time, Fixed Term appointment at HEW Level 8. The remuneration package will be in the range $94,667 to $106,298 p.a., plus employer superannuation contributions of up to 9.5% (total package will be in the range $103,660 to $116,397 p.a.).

The University of Queensland also offers other competitive options including salary sacrificing, on campus childcare, leave packaging and discounted private health insurance as well as many other benefits.

Enquiries

To discuss this role please contact Tom Ruthven, +61 344 31737 or t.ruthven@library.uq.edu.au

To submit an application for this role, use the Apply button below. All applicants must supply the following documents: Cover letter (which should address key selection criteria) and Resume.

For information on completing the application process click here.

You must have valid Australian work rights to apply for this role. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.