Fellowships (APS Mobility Opportunity)

at  National Library of Australia

APS 6 - PROGRAM MANAGER, FELLOWSHIPS (APS MOBILITY OPPORTUNITY)

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the National Library’s busy Fellowships and Scholarships program.
• Work with academics and creative artists researching in the National Library’s collections
• Full-time, non-ongoing position from 24 June – 25 October 2024
  As a world leading library, the National Library of Australia offers an innovative and collaborative workplace where exceptional team players and technical specialists can flourish. As part of the Library’s team, you will help support organisational reform, working collaboratively with your team to shape the Library’s future.
  The Library is seeking to fill the non-ongoing role of Program Manager, Fellowships (APS Level 6) in the Reader Services Section of the Engagement Branch. The engagement period will be for four months from mid-June to late-October 2024.
  This is a critical role in the small team that manages the day-to-day operations of the National Library’s busy Fellowships program. During the appointment period the successful candidate will manage the application assessment and selection process for the 2025 NLA Fellowships, Creative Arts Fellowships, NLA Scholarship and Asia Study Grants programs, including acting as secretariat for each of the selection committees. In addition, the role will be responsible for managing the residency programs of Fellows and Scholars scheduled to undertake their research at the Library, including the organisation of public lectures by Fellows.

We are looking for someone who exercises sound judgement and has the ability to flexibly deal with competing priorities. You will have good written and communication skills and the experience to communicate with stakeholders at all levels confidently.

To succeed in this role

• It is mandatory that you hold qualifications or equivalent experience in Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences or information management.
• Secretariat experience is desirable.