• Full-time continuing appointment
• Total remuneration range of $115,122 to $127,298 pa
• Campus location: Toowoomba, Springfield or Ipswich

Are you passionate about connecting people with information and enhancing the user experience in digital environments? Are you a leader who thrives on innovation and collaboration? Step into a key role where your expertise will help shape the future of discovery in UniSQ’s libraries!

Who you are

You are a driven and detail-oriented professional with:

• A degree in library and information science or a related field, eligible for associate membership with the Australian Library and Information Association, and at least four years of library experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage with diverse stakeholders effectively.
• A deep understanding of library discovery systems and metadata, with a track record of applying advanced technologies to enhance access and usability.
• Experience in project management, team leadership, and balancing competing priorities to deliver exceptional results.
• A passion for continuous improvement and a collaborative approach to problem-solving.

What you'll do

In this dynamic role, you will:

• Oversee and improve the user experience across all library discovery platforms and interfaces, ensuring seamless access to resources.
• Provide expertise in metadata schemas, data interoperability, and discovery layer systems to ensure accurate and efficient resource discovery.
• Develop and optimise the library’s digital platforms to maximise resource accessibility and engagement.
• Guide the adoption and use of productivity tools for library staff and support data-driven decision-making with advanced analytics.
• Build relationships across the university and beyond to contribute to multidisciplinary projects that enhance library services.
• Lead and mentor team members, including the Discovery Librarian, to foster a culture of excellence and innovation.
• Manage workflow evaluations, implement process redesigns, and ensure evidence-based practices drive service enhancements.

What will help you succeed

To excel in this role, you’ll bring:

• Advanced knowledge of library technologies, discovery systems, and metadata standards.
• A demonstrated ability to manage and inspire teams, deliver operational plans, and achieve strategic goals.
• A proven track record of managing complex projects, solving issues, and delivering outcomes on time.
• A commitment to understanding and addressing the evolving needs of library users in higher education.
• A proactive attitude towards feedback, change, and professional development.

Building on its strengths as Australia’s leading regional University, UniSQ’s vision is to be renowned for innovation and excellence in education, student experience, research and engagement. Guided by our core values of respect, integrity and excellence, the University’s Strategic Plan 2021-2025 outlines our commitment to creating and sharing knowledge, transforming lives and solving the problems that matter to our world.

The University offers a range of different ways of working and connecting across our physical and virtual spaces to meet the needs of our students, partners and community. We value diversity and strive to foster an inclusive environment that is underpinned by our values and champions, embraces and respects differences.

We support and encourage applications from the intersectional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. With an increasingly diverse workforce, we understand that careers may be placed on hold or limited throughout many life circumstances.

For further information about this role, please contact Carmel O'Sullivan, University Librarian and Director (Library Services) via +61 7 4631 1778 or [email protected].

To be considered for this position, you will need to have the right to work in Australia.

Reference Number: 0045_03/25

Location: Toowoomba, Springfield or Ipswich

Term: Full-time continuing appointment (36 hours per week)

Salary: Total Remuneration range of $115,122 to $127,298 pa (includes salary range of $97,272 to $107,560 pa, employer superannuation contributions of 17%, and annual leave loading)

Closes: Tuesday, 18 March 2025 @ 11.30pm AEST

At UniSQ we are united by our core values of Respect, Integrity and Excellence, which guide our daily actions and decision-making.

If you know that this role is right for you, please submit your current resume together with a two-page (maximum) statement, outlining your skills and experience relative to ‘Who we’re looking for’ in the position description.

For more information on our selection process please refer to your recruitment journey available on our website.