• 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 an experienced and inspiring leader for our Director, Information Services (Library) role. You will have excellent strategic, collaboration and communication skills and be able to lead our Academic Engagement and Library Learning Services teams of 45 people to deliver high quality library teaching and learning, research, enquiry, and engagement services to students and staff. You will lead the Information Services Department and continue to build a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, innovation, recognition and a positive work environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to take the next step in your leadership career and join the Library Executive and be part of the high performing UNSW Library team and world class university.

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; 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: Sunday 18^th May 2025 at 11.55pm

Get in Touch:

Martin Borchert

University Librarian

UNSW Library
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.