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• Employment Type: Full Time (35-hour week)
• Duration: Continuing Role
• Remuneration: Level 9 from $143,007 + 17% superannuation and leave loading
• Location:  Kensington NSW (Hybrid Flexible Working)

About UNSW:

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. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It’s the reason we’re one of the top 20 universities in the world and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

Why Your Role Matters:

The Associate Director of Academic Engagement is a key member of UNSW’s Library’s senior management team, leading the delivery of high-quality teaching and outreach services to support the University’s educational and research goals. This role oversees staff who collaborate with Faculties and Schools to connect academics with Library resources, ensuring alignment with the University's strategic priorities.

Focused on enhancing digital literacy and study skills, the Associate Director develops and implements teaching services based on the Library’s Digital Information Skills Framework. The role involves strategic planning, resource management, and building stakeholder networks to deliver innovative Library services.

This position manages two of the four Academic Engagement teams, reports to the Director of Information Services, and supervises two direct reports.

Who You Are:

• Relevant postgraduate qualifications and extensive experience at a management level within an academic library.
• Substantial experience in planning, delivering and evaluating high quality library services.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively and positively manage and lead people and teams in a changing environment.
• Experience in developing and maintaining collaborative partnerships with a range of stakeholders and capacity to engage effectively across UNSW.
• Sound understanding of relevant pedagogies and educational technologies and their application in the higher education sector. 
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills, with a high-level of attention to detail for deliverables produced.

A copy of the Position Description can be found at JOBS@UNSW.

Benefits and Culture:

UNSW offers a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:​

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

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

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume and cover letter addressing the three questions below:

1. Using your resume as a reference for the response, how do believe your skills and experience help you succeed as the Associate Director, Academic Engagement (STEM). 
2. Collaborating with your peers is a key part of this job. Please expand on your experience working with colleagues.   
3. What do see as the current opportunities for Libraries to engage in digital literacy? 

Applications close:  11.55pm, Sunday 29^th September 2024  

Get in Touch:

Alexander Sussman   

Director Information Services

UNSW Library
alexander.sussman@unsw.edu.au

Applications cannot be accepted if sent directly to the contact listed.

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.