Academic Engagement Librarian

UNSW; Canberra; On-site; AUD 97,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Career development opportunities

Superannuation 17%

Leave loading + 3 days leave

Discounts (retail, education, fitness)

Job summary

UNSW in Australia is seeking an Academic Engagement Librarian to connect academics, researchers and HDR candidates with Library services and resources. The role emphasizes delivering high-quality teaching, research support and outreach across faculties, schools and other university units.

Working with the Team Leader, Academic Engagement, you will develop tailored workshops, consultations and learning initiatives to support digital literacy and academic success, while contributing to UNSW’s

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience delivering in-person, online and hybrid consultations and workshops in higher education or similar environments.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and client liaison skills with demonstrated ability to influence and sustain relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and independently while managing competing demands.
• Demonstrated experience using innovative technologies to enhance library services for digital information literacy and online learning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching, research support and outreach services to connect academics, researchers and HDR candidates with Library resources.
• Develop and deliver tailored workshops and curriculum-integrated learning initiatives in collaboration with faculties and researchers.

Skills

Higher education library experience

Workshop & consultation delivery

Interpersonal & client liaison

Collaborative teamwork

Digital information literacy tools

Education

Degree in library/information science or related field

Job description

• Employment Type: Full Time (35 hours per week)
• Duration: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
• Remuneration: Level 6 $108k + 17% superannuation & leave loading
• Location: Kensington NSW
  

This Job is based in Australia

• Employment Type: Full Time (35 hours per week)
• Duration: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
• Remuneration: Level 6 $108k + 17% superannuation & leave loading
• Location: Kensington NSW
  

Why your role matters

The Academic Engagement Librarian plays a key role in supporting UNSW’s education, research and engagement objectives by connecting academics, researchers and Higher Degree Research (HDR) candidates with Library services and resources. Working collaboratively with Faculties, Schools and key stakeholders across the University, the role delivers high-quality teaching, research support and outreach services that enhance digital literacy, academic success and research capabilities.

Drawing on strong disciplinary knowledge and an understanding of the higher education sector, the position contributes to the development and delivery of tailored workshops, consultations and curriculum-integrated learning initiatives, ensuring the UNSW community has access to high-quality Library support and expertise.

The role reports to the Team Leader, Academic Engagement, and has no direct reports.

About You

Our ideal candidate should possess a strong service orientation, excellent collaboration and communication skills. You should be able to work independently and in teams and enjoy providing guidance and support to a diverse range of stakeholders, including Library academic engagement staff, faculty members, researchers and students as well as:

• A relevant degree from a higher education or research institution, with subsequent relevant experience or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through any other combination of education, training and/or experience. Eligibility for associate membership of the Australian Library and Information Association would be highly regarded.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering in-person, online and hybrid consultations and workshops in higher education, research or similar environments.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and client liaison skills with demonstrated ability to influence and sustain relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively within a team and across units, and to take initiative and work independently while managing competing demands.
• Demonstrated experience using innovative technologies to enhance library services for digital information literacy and online learning.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
  

For further details on role responsibilities and skills & experience required, refer to the position description found under the position listing on Jobs@UNSW

Benefits And Culture

People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.

Our Benefits Include

• Flexible working options.
• Career development opportunities.
• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments.
• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period.
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness).
  

For further details on the benefits, please visit https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/lifestyle-benefits

Pre-Employment Checks

As part of our recruitment process candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks, qualification verification, right-to-work verification, and criminal history screening where relevant to the role.

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required on application.

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.