Content & Collections Librarian — Lead Digital & Physical Collections

UNSW; Canberra; On-site; AUD 107,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 extra leave days in December

Career development

Course discounts

Flexible 17% superannuation

Gym access

Parking

Job summary

UNSW Canberra is seeking a Content & Collections Librarian to lead the management and improvement of the Academy Library's physical and digital collections, supporting learning, teaching and research needs. You will handle acquisitions, cataloguing and digital services, ensuring high-quality user experiences.

The role requires a degree in Library and Information Studies, ALIA eligibility, and extensive collection management experience.

Qualifications

• Degree in Library and Information Studies or equivalent.
• Eligibility for ALIA membership.
• Experience in physical and electronic collection services.
• Experience with content management systems and libraries.
• Ability to analyse collection and financial data; reports and recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve Academy Library collections.
• Manage cataloguing and acquisitions.
• Coordinate library content across digital platforms.
• Provide expert advice and reporting on collection performance.
• Support discoverability and client experience.

Skills

Collection management

Content management systems

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Manual handling

Education

Library and Information Studies degree

ALIA eligible

Tools

Ex Libris

Springshare

Job description

UNSW Canberra is seeking a Content & Collections Librarian to lead the management and improvement of the Academy Library's physical and digital collections, supporting learning, teaching and research needs. You will handle acquisitions, cataloguing and digital services, ensuring high-quality user experiences.

The role requires a degree in Library and Information Studies, ALIA eligibility, and extensive collection management experience.