Special Collections & Experiential Learning Coordinator

• Employment Type: Full Time (35-hour week)
• Duration: 2-year fixed term contract
• Remuneration: From $100,354 (+ 17% superannuation and leave loading)
• Location: UNSW Sydney

Why Your Role Matters:

UNSW Library Sydney is a leading research library in Australia, supporting a large academic community across two campuses with extensive resources, services, and a flagship exhibition program.

The Special Collections & Experiential Learning Coordinator is key to developing and delivering the Library’s Object-Based Learning (OBL) Program, which provides hands-on workshops aligned with student learning outcomes. This role ensures the smooth operation of the OBL Program, working closely with students to build critical skills. Reporting to the Curator of Special Collections & Exhibitions, this position does not have direct reports.

Who You Are:

The ideal candidate will have skills and experience as follows:

• Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience, or an equivalent level of competence gained through any other combination of education, training and/or experience.
• Demonstrated experience with object-based learning and/or experiential learning programs in Galleries, Libraries, Archives, Museums and Records (GLAMR) sector is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience supporting the practical operations of an education program, as well as planning and reporting.
• Demonstrated experience in safe object handling procedures and collection assessments in Galleries, Libraries, Archives, Museums and Records (GLAMR) environments with knowledge of rare books and preventive conservation.
• Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining documentation used in educational programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of intellectual property, copyright and moral rights laws and conventions as they relate to exhibitions and special collections.

Within your application, you should include a cover letter addressing the following role priorities:

1. UNSW Library Special Collections and Exhibitions team develops and delivers exhibitions and learning programs in partnership with a broad range of stakeholders, including academics, students, artists and community groups. The Special Collections & Experiential Learning Coordinator requires collaboration skills to work with this diverse group of stakeholders to produce rich and engaging object-based learning experiences. Please outline your experience and provide an example of a specific project where you worked with diverse stakeholders and delivered a result. What was your role and what was the outcome?
2. The Special Collections & Experiential Learning Coordinator will develop and deliver the Library’s Object-Based Learning Program, leveraging UNSW Library’s special collections and objects from our exhibitions. Please provide an example of a time when you have developed an education program and how you delivered this from beginning through to delivery. What was the outcome?
3. The Special Collections & Experiential Learning Coordinator is part of a small, cohesive team that work together to deliver an innovative, inclusive and industry-leading program. Share an example of a time when you worked on a tight deadline or in a dynamic environment with a creative team. How did you work collaboratively to ensure the final outcome met the team's goals?

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV and a Cover Letter addressing the role priorities (as above)

Applications close: Thursday 21^st November 2024 at 8 pm

The Organisation

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. But what makes us different isn’t only what we do, it’s how we do it. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

Benefits and Culture:

UNSW offers a competitive salary and access to UNSW benefits including:

• Flexible working
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas period
• Access to lifelong learning and career development
• Progressive HR practices
• Discounts and entitlements

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.

Get in Touch:

Jane Knowles

Associate Director, Research Collections & Exhibitions

[email protected]

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.