Metadata Coordinator
Job No.: 692654
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: Fixed term appointment until 31st December 2026
Remuneration: $110,527 - $121,227 pa HEW Level 7 (plus 17% employer superannuation)
- Amplify the discoverability of Monash University Library resources
- Guide inclusive and reparative metadata practice
- Embrace continuous learning, leadership and strategic application of new technologies
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced and collaborative Metadata Coordinator to lead a specialist metadata team and support the continued delivery and development of Monash University Library’s metadata services.
Working closely with the Senior Project Manager - Collection Management, the position contributes to the implementation and ongoing development of the Library’s Metadata strategy, ensuring continuity of established priorities while progressing improvement initiatives and inclusive metadata practices.
As a Metadata Coordinator, you will:
- Lead and support a specialist team delivering core metadata services
- Sustain and progress initiatives that support the creation, reuse, sharing and management of metadata
- Maintain and enhance workflows that support access to all Library collections, physical and electronic
- Collaborate across teams to review and improve processes for efficiency, sustainability and ease of user access
- Develop and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors
You will have demonstrated experience in library metadata services along with strong knowledge of library systems and technologies.
You will have current knowledge of resource description standards, tools, and inclusive and reparative metadata practices, and the ability to apply this knowledge in a practical and collaborative environment.
Your ability to build relationships, maintain effective workflows, apply technical knowledge in the support of team and library outcomes will be complemented by your leadership and engagement capabilities. You will be confident in contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and supporting consistent sustainable metadata practices to ensure Library collections are well-managed, accessible and aligned to the University's teaching, learning and research priorities.
About Monash University
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.
Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.
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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.
To Apply
Your application cover letter should address as many of the key selection criteria as possible in a concise way (no more than 2 pages), and explain how you are a good fit for the role. Submit a copy of your current, detailed resume along with your cover letter.
For further instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University. This position at the University will require the incumbent to hold a valid Working with Children Check.
Enquiries: If you are interested in this role you are encouraged to contact Content and Collections Manager, Susan Thomson, susan.thomson@monash.edu +61 3 9905 0528 or Senior Project Manager - Collection Management, Gemma Steele, gemma.steele@monash.edu + 61 3 9905 9279
Position Description: Metadata Coordinator
Applications Close: Wednesday 29th April 2026, 11:55pm AEST
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