Chief Library Strategist & University Librarian

University of New England; Armidale; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Free on-campus parking

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and‑

Wellbeing support

Sport UNE facilities

UNE Ally Network

Job summary

University of New England in Armidale invites applications for Director, Library Services and University Librarian. This senior leadership role shapes UNE's scholarly infrastructure and knowledge commons, driving the library as a strategic platform that connects students to knowledge and researchers to impact.

You will lead teams, manage budgets, and foster partnerships with Schools, academics and community organisations to advance equitable access and digital fluency across campus and the

Qualifications

• Senior library leadership with strategic platform mindset
• Experience designing learner- and researcher-centered services
• Track record building partnerships with schools, academics and community organizations

Responsibilities

• Shape UNE's scholarly infrastructure and knowledge commons
• Drive library evolution as a strategic platform connecting students to knowledge and researchers to impact
• Lead teams, manage budgets, and make resourcing decisions while ensuring safety and wellbeing

Skills

Strategic leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

People management

Digital fluency

Open education resources

Job description

University of New England in Armidale invites applications for Director, Library Services and University Librarian. This senior leadership role shapes UNE's scholarly infrastructure and knowledge commons, driving the library as a strategic platform that connects students to knowledge and researchers to impact.

You will lead teams, manage budgets, and foster partnerships with Schools, academics and community organisations to advance equitable access and digital fluency across campus and the