Job Reference:959899

About the Role:

Are you passionate about delivering targeted and student-centred programs that equip students with the skills they need to succeed at university? Do you have a desire to lead a high-performing and collaborative team? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

We are seeking a Manager to lead our student-focused and innovative Learning Success team. Incorporating academic, information, creative and digital literacies, as well as numeracy, the Library’s Makerspace and a range of students as partner programs, Learning Success ensures the availability of a diverse range of targeted support services for students studying in-person and online.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead the Learning Success team to deliver impactful learning support services, including academic writing, numeracy, digital, creative and information literacies, learning and study skills.
• Manage and inspire staff, fostering a work culture of high achievement that tolerates ongoing change.
• Develop strong partnerships with Curtin’s academics and other student support areas to ensure the Learning Success programs and services meet the needs of students and are integrated and scaffolded into all levels of study.
• Maintain a current awareness of local, national and global trends in learning support services, including new technologies and services to guide continuous improvement.
• Proactively monitor the quality, relevance and impact of all Learning Success programs to effectively leverage staff and resources and ensure alignment with Library and University strategic priorities
• Contribute to meetings and activities of the Library Strategy Team and participate in the Library’s quality and planning processes, including leading strategic projects.
• Authorise operational expenditure related to Learning Success programs and services, including monitoring budgets and reporting on expenditure to appropriate committees and funding bodies.

Ideally, you will have:

• A degree qualification and extensive relevant management experience; or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education/training.
• Demonstrated experience in leading the development of programs to improve student outcomes encompassing academic, information and/or digital literacy skills.
• Proven skills in providing leadership to a large and diverse team.
• Demonstrated high-level communication and interpersonal skills with a commitment to the development of a high-performing and supportive work environment.
• A strong understanding of contemporary education practice and learning design.
• Demonstrated commitment to student-focused service delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects, apply innovative approaches to problem-solving and work flexibly in a rapidly changing environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to, and experience in, effectively promoting, managing and implementing significant change.
• A professional qualification in librarianship (desirable)

Role Requirements:

1. As this is a continuing (permanent) role, you will require permanent work rights in Australia to be considered
2. Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction

About the Library

Innovation is second nature at Curtin Library, which is known for its student-centred programs and close partnerships with academics. Located in the heart of the beautiful Bentley campus, the newly refurbished TL Robertson Library is a compelling destination for all on-campus students, receiving two million visits per year, a number matched by our online skills development program, UniSkills. The Library delivers services and spaces that inspire connection, exploration, discovery and the creation of new knowledge.

About Curtin University

We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/

What We Offer You:

Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more. For more information, check out our benefits page!

For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/

Join Us!

If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW and provide the following documents:

• CV
• Cover Letter addressing outlining your interest and experience, including sufficient examples relating to the selection criteria outlined above

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on [email protected] or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.

Applications close: Sunday, 27 April 2025.

Disclaimer: Please note that there is no standardised time for the closing of adverts on the specified date. Therefore, we recommend submitting your application ahead of this deadline. Late applications will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.

Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.