Director, Melbourne

Monash University Publishing

Job No.: 656707
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Part-time, fraction (0.6)
Duration: 12-month fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: Pro-rata of $172,393 pa Level 10A (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
• Join our inclusive, collaborative community
• Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas – and the people who discover them

At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground-breaking—a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone’s contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Learn more about Monash.

Monash University Library is one of Australia’s leading academic libraries, with a long-standing reputation for comprehensive collections, technological innovation, and professional excellence. We strengthen the University by providing outstanding scholarly resources and study facilities and through leadership in research skills development, scholarly communication, and use of technology.

Monash University Publishing (MUP) is the University’s scholarly press, operating as a division within the Monash University Library. Through its publishing program, MUP delivers a high level of value to the University by publishing scholarly works of the highest quality, maximising the impact of published titles, representing the breadth and energy of Monash University research interests and promoting the free exchange of knowledge.

For more information, please visit www.monash.edu/library/university-library-recruitment/about-the-library.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking to appoint an experienced senior leader to the position of Director, Monash University Publishing (maternity leave replacement role). Reporting directly to the University Librarian, this is a brilliant opportunity to manage and oversee a range of award winning publishing efforts reflecting the academic strengths and priorities of the University.

As a senior leader within the Monash University Library, the Director will be responsible for providing advice on critical matters of commercial, financial and governance operation. In addition, the position will be required to lead and manage a professional team to achieve the deliverable goals of MUP within its budgetary requirements.

Key to success in this role will be proven exceptional senior leadership skills with demonstrated accomplishment in managing strategies and initiatives at the highest levels. Complementing the successful candidate’s project planning and management skills will be an ability to deliver continuous improvement and build relationships with a large range of internal and external stakeholders.

If you are excited about making a significant contribution to the research and scholarship across Monash University, then we look forward to receiving your application.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from First Nations people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

Join the pursuit of our purpose to build a better future for ourselves and our communities—#ChangeIt with us.

Monash avidly supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments more easily.

At Monash University, we are committed to being a Child Safe organisation. This position at the University will require the incumbent to hold a valid Working with Children Check.

For instructions on how to apply, please refer to ‘How to apply for Monash Jobs’.

Enquiries

Mr Robert Gerrity, University Librarian, +61 3 9905 2665

Position Description

Director, Monash University Publishing

Closing Date

Monday 30 October 2023, 11:55pm AEDT

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