Overview:Part-time 0.4 FTE / 14.4 hours per week (Thurs & Fri), Fixed Term position until December 2024Salary Level HEW 6 + 17% SuperannuationBased at the Melbourne CBD campusAbout the roleThe Library Makerspace enhances student learning and research by enabling students to gain hands on experience with technical tools to put learning into practice. It is a safe space where staff and students can share knowledge, explore technology, and practice bringing ideas to life.As Library Makerspace Supervisor, you will be proactively coordinating the day-to-day operations of the Library Makerspace.To be successful in this role, you will have:Extensive specialist experience or broad knowledge in technical operations of Makerspace equipment such as 3D printing, laser cutters, CNC router and 3D scanning and the ability to troubleshoot basic technical equipment problemsExcellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to maintain productive relationships with a wide range of stakeholdersWell-developed organisational skills and the ability to work well under pressure in a busy, outcomes-oriented environmentDemonstrated ability to be self-motivated, work with minimal supervision and exercise initiative and independent judgementProven knowledge and application of OH&S legislation and regulations particularly regarding workshop and studio environments including safe manual handling practicesDemonstrated ability in coordination of staff resourcesExperience in developing and delivering training related to a Makerspace environmentPlease Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.About the LibraryRMIT University Library is a creative partner in the achievement of RMIT University’s teaching, learning and research goals. It engages with other groups within the University to design initiatives that have a positive impact on the student experience including the provision of direct support, advice and guidance for students’ academic skill development. It provides resources, services and facilities to support the information needs of RMIT's large and globally distributed student and staff population and supplies expertise for the management of the University’s archives and business information.In order to support the goals and operations of the University the Library is arranged into 4 main functional areas: Learning; Teaching and Research; Collections and Quality and Engagement. The Library increasingly delivers collections and services online to maximize access by the RMIT user population.At RMIT Melbourne, the University Library operates from 4 different locations: the Swanston Library; the Bundoora Library; the Carlton Library and Brunswick Library. At RMIT Vietnam, the Library supports the 6,000 students from 2 locations: Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. They provide flexible, networked spaces for individual and group study, computer equipped group study rooms and seminar rooms for academic and library research skills training.To ApplyPlease submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.For further information about this position, please click on the Position Description hyperlink below or contact Steve (Adrian) Thomas (Senior Coordinator, Library Sites) via email .Please note, if you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click ‘apply’ and you will be redirected to RMIT's Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page.Applications Close: 30 Apr 2024 11.59 pmRMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT. To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Kassie (Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor), via or visit our Careers page for more contact information -We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.