Library Applications Administrator

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Work type:Full time
Location:Hobart, Launceston
Categories:Library

Library Applications Administrator

• Full time Ongoing
• Based in Hobart or Launceston
• Optimise online tools and software for access to library resources and collections.

The Library enables the discovery of electronic and cultural collections, in spaces and galleries that are innovative, engaging and inspiring to support the Colleges, students, staff and community’s learning and research.

 The Opportunity

We are seeking a motivated Applications Administrator to provide technical expertise to implement, manage and support applications and websites used by the Library, Galleries and Cultural Collections. You will work across Library and Cultural Collections teams to facilitate discoverability and accessibility to collections, information resources and research outputs.

Key Accountabilities:

• Implement Library and Cultural Collections applications, websites, platforms and systems.
• Provide specialist technical advice and support, including diagnosing and resolving problems on Library and Cultural Collections applications and systems.
• Perform upgrades, customisations, development and integrations of existing applications, websites and systems.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation of Library managed systems.
• Liaise with ITS staff and product vendors to resolve problems and identify technology requirements to ensure systems meet requirements and key performance indicators.

­Your Application

To be successful in the role, your application will need to demonstrate;

• A tertiary qualification in computing or a relevant field, or extensive experience in a Library/ICT Systems environment or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Demonstrated experience working with server platforms, particularly Linux, and cloud and hosted networks.
• High level web application programming skills, using a variety of technologies, languages and frameworks, including but not limited to: Python, PHP, HTML5, CSS3, JQuery, MySQL and JSON.
• High level problem solving and diagnostic skills with complex systems and applications and an ability to learn new technology quickly, work independently and prioritise tasks
• Experience or knowledge of interacting with and contributing to open source projects and communities.

 Remuneration

Appointment to this role will be at HEO 6 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $107,061 comprising base salary within the range of $84,386 to $91,505 plus 17% superannuation.

COVID-19 Update:

The University of Tasmania recognises that this is critical for the workforce at the University to protect the safety of our workforce and vulnerable Tasmanians.

Applicants for this role must be prepared to provide evidence of Covid-19 vaccination as a condition of employment.

How to Apply

• To apply online, please provide the following supporting documentation:
  • Resume;
  • Cover letter outlining your suitability and motivation for the role;
  • Your responses to the success criteria.
• For further information about this position, please contact Katrina Dewis, Manager, Digital Library Services and Infrastructure, katrina.dewis@utas.edu.au or 03 6226 2822
• Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.

 Library Applications Administrator – 497842.pdf

Applications close Thursday, 24 November 2022, 11.55pm

To be eligible for this position, you are required to have Australian citizenship, permanent residence or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfil the requirements of this role.

Advertised:10 Nov 2022 Tasmania Daylight Time
Applications close:24 Nov 2022 Tasmania Daylight Time