Deputy Director, Library

The Australian National University; Canberra; Sur place; AUD 156 000 - 191 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Australian National University is seeking a Deputy Director, Library to lead strategic direction and delivery of library services, scholarly collections, and research support. Working with the University Librarian, you will guide organisational transformation and foster collaboration across the Library and University community.

You will drive inclusive leadership, steward resources, and build partnerships to advance research, teaching and scholarly communication within a dynamic,

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership in library services, research support, or scholarly information environments.
• Strong understanding of trends in research, learning, collections, digital scholarship, and scholarly communication.
• Visible, inclusive leadership and ability to strengthen culture across the Library and University.
• Experience managing significant operational, financial and human resources.
• Experience leading organisational transformation and change in a complex environment.
• Track record of building productive partnerships with academic, professional and external stakeholders.
• Strong communication, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and service excellence.

Responsabilités

• The Deputy Director, Library is a senior leadership role responsible for supporting the strategic direction and operational delivery of the ANU Library.
• Working closely with the University Librarian, the role provides leadership across library services, scholarly collections, academic and research support, and organisational transformation.
• Operating at the intersection of research infrastructure and academic mission, the Deputy Director ensures the Library advances the University’s mission, remains responsive to the evolving needs of researchers, students and staff while advancing innovation, service excellence and organisational performance.

Description du poste

Classification: Senior Manager 3
Salary package: $173,592 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Term: Full-time, Continuing

The Position

The Deputy Director, Library is a senior leadership role responsible for supporting the strategic direction and operational delivery of the ANU Library. Working closely with the University Librarian, the role provides leadership across library services, scholarly collections, academic and research support, and organisational transformation.

Operating at the intersection of research infrastructure and academic mission, the Deputy Director ensures the Library advances the University’s mission, remains responsive to the evolving needs of researchers, students and staff while advancing innovation, service excellence and organisational performance.

The Person

We are seeking an accomplished and forward-thinking leader with extensive experience in research intensive university or library environments and the ability to operate at a strategic, institutional level.

You will bring:

• Demonstrated leadership of library services, research support, or scholarly information environments.
• Strong understanding of contemporary trends in research, learning, collections, digital scholarship, and scholarly communication.
• Visible and inclusive leadership, and a proven ability strengthen the Library and University’s culture.
• Experience managing significant operational, financial and human resources.
• Demonstrated success leading organisational transformation and change in a complex environment.
• A track record of building productive partnerships with academic, professional and external stakeholders.
• Highly developed communication, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and service excellence.
  

The Library

The ANU Library forms the foundation for discovery and scholarship at the University, enabling the creation, connection and long-term value of knowledge. It plays a critical role in supporting research, teaching, learning and the stewardship of scholarly outputs. The Library delivers worldclass collections, services and expertise that advance the University's strategic objectives and support its research-intensive mission.

For further information please contact Tom Foley, University Librarian, [e-mail].

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on [e-mail].

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion.

Application information

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The preferred candidate must have rights to live and work in Australia and will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks relevant to the role they have applied for, in accordance with the Background Checking Procedure and the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence.

Closing Date: Thursday 3 December, 2026, 11:55pm (Canberra Time)