• Fixed term for 2 years from Commencement | Full-Time at 1.0FTE
• Higher Education Officer Level 7 | $97,503 - $107,932 plus 17% Superannuation
• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country
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About the Library 

The Flinders University Library is a pivotal resource, instrumental in supporting the achievement of the University's goals and mission. The team is dedicated to enabling equitable access to information. The library is critical to the University's learning and research endeavours.  

About the Role 

We have a unique opportunity within the Library Portfolio as the Training Specialist (Library Systems).  As the successful candidate, you will develop and deliver comprehensive training programs to enhance skills and knowledge in targeted library and records management systems and services. This role involves creating a diverse range of training materials with a user-centred approach, including the design and editing of interactive multimedia.

As part of this key role, you will be working collaboratively with the other teams within the library to empower library staff with the skills to effectively train others.

Some of the key responsibilities of the position are:

• Designing and Developing Comprehensive Training Programs: Creating user-centred training programs for library-controlled systems including self-paced and facilitated courses, documents, guides, videos, and audio content.
• Delivering Effective Training Sessions: Conducting engaging and effective training sessions to educate library and university staff on system usage and best practices.
• Establishing Training Standards and Guidelines: Serving as a subject matter expert by developing and maintaining standards, guidelines, and frameworks for training programs.
• Training the Trainers: Equipping library staff and academics with the skills and knowledge needed to train others, fostering a culture of continuous learning.

About You 

To be successful, you have demonstrated experience in records management, change management, learning and presentation design or any relevant field. You have the ability to quickly grasp various systems, and with your effective communication skills, can foster an inclusive culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Some of the key position capabilities of the role include:

• Demonstrated ability to create comprehensive, user-centred training programs across various formats, including interactive multimedia, documents, guides, videos, and audio content.
• Broad knowledge in change management and the ability to adapt training approaches based on evolving needs and feedback, including flexibility to work with diverse stakeholders and adjust strategies to meet varying audience requirements.
• Proven capability to apply strategic thinking to develop training standards, guidelines, and frameworks, while managing ambiguity and translating organisational needs into actionable training solutions.
• Ability to quickly learn and integrate new systems, tools, and software relevant to the role.

Life at Flinders 

We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world. 

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders? 

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options 
• Flexible working arrangements 
• Wide range of professional development activities and services 
• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff 
• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia). 

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment 

Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies. 

• Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan  
• Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy 

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A valid National Police Certificate which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position. 
• Please note that you may be required to provide evidence that you are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations, in line with the Flinders University COVID-19 Vaccination Policy   

How to Apply and Information 

• In addition to uploading your CV, please submit a Cover Letter addressing the 4 key position capabilities of the position description:
• Demonstrated ability to create comprehensive, user-centred training programs across various formats, including interactive multimedia, documents, guides, videos, and audio content.
• Broad knowledge in change management and the ability to adapt training approaches based on evolving needs and feedback, including flexibility to work with diverse stakeholders and adjust strategies to meet varying audience requirements.
• Proven capability to apply strategic thinking to develop training standards, guidelines, and frameworks, while managing ambiguity and translating organisational needs into actionable training solutions.
• Ability to quickly learn and integrate new systems, tools, and software relevant to the role.
• For more information regarding this position, please contact Melinda Dodd on Melinda.Dodd@flinders.edu.au

Certification

Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:

08 Sept 2024

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

Flinders. Fearless.