Deputy Director, Library

Australian National University; Canberra; Sur place; AUD 148 000 - 200 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

ANU in Canberra is seeking a Deputy Director, Library, a senior leadership role responsible for guiding 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

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership experience in a research-intensive university or library.
• Strong understanding of scholarship trends, digital information, and learning.
• Proven ability to drive organisational transformation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience managing significant resources.

Responsabilités

• Provide leadership across one of Australia's leading university libraries.
• Drive innovation and transformational change in support of excellence in research and education.
• Partner with the University Librarian, Library staff and the University community to shape the future of scholarly information services.
• Lead strategic direction for ANU Library and deliver operational services.
• Collaborate with University Librarian and staff to advance library services.

Connaissances

Leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Communication

Description du poste

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

• Provide leadership across one of Australia's leading university libraries
• Drive innovation and transformational change in support of excellence in research and education
• Partner with the University Librarian, Library staff and the University community to shape the future of scholarly information services

In 1946, ANU was founded to help rebuild a changing world. We’re still at it, 80 years later. For generations, our people have turned curiosity into ideas that have shaped Australia and our region. Learn more about ANU, our history and the community that has shaped us: ANU at 80

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.

Please note: The preferred candidate must have rights to live and work in Australia andwill 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.