Director, Information Services

• Employment Type: Full Time (35-hour week)
• Duration: Continuing Role
• Remuneration: Competitive Remuneration Package
• 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:

UNSW Library is seeking a new Director Information Services. We are looking for a people focused, collaborative and innovative leader with significant experience in the design, delivery and leadership of client facing services in an academic, research or cultural institution. The successful incumbent will be an enterprise leader and a member of the Library Executive Team. You will engage faculties, schools and divisions at a senior level to develop partnerships and achieve positive outcomes.

You will lead the Information Services Department of about 45 staff which provides a range of library services supporting student sense of belonging, engagement, and the development of digital information skills. You will also lead the Library’s engagement with teaching academics and curriculum development. You will partner with other library departments to deliver the library’s research support services and infrastructure to support higher degree research candidates and researchers.

You will be experienced in supporting positive, caring and client – focused workplace teams and culture. You will engage in workforce planning, skills development and workplace change in a way that brings our people along for the journey in a supportive way. You will role model the UNSW Values in Action. You will be experienced in driving continuous improvements to services and resources, supporting the Library Plan.  

Who You Are:

• Relevant postgraduate qualifications with substantial experience at a senior level or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through any other combination of education, training and/or experience. Substantial prior experience at a senior level within a large academic, research or cultural institution would be considered favourably.
• Demonstrated experience leading the Library’s digital and face to face enquiry, information, training and engagement services to develop a sense of belonging and digital information skills for coursework students and, higher degree research candidates, and to deliver library services to academic and professional staff.
  Demonstrated experience leading the Library’s teaching services supporting curriculum design and learning, including curriculum reform; support for integrated course resources; Library Essentials online induction module and quiz; in-faculty workshops into courses; and the provision of digital learning and teaching objects.
• Demonstrated well developed leadership and management skills applied to the operation of substantial staffing, budgetary and infrastructure resources.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence successful outcomes and build and sustain effective, collaborative professional relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise initiative, independent judgement and apply problem-solving skills.

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 CV, Cover Letter and responses to the selection criteria (the skills and experience in the PD) via the ‘Apply Now’ button.

Applications close:  11.55pm, Sunday 4^th August 2024  

Get in Touch:

Martin Borchert

Director & University Librarian

UNSW Library

02 9065 7631

m.borchert@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.