Leader - Academic Library Services

CQUniversity Centre for Professional Development; Bundaberg; Hybrid; AUD 139,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

17% superannuation

5.4 weeks annual leave

26 weeks paid parental leave

Professional development opportunities

Employee assistance program

Fitness Passport

Job summary

CQUniversity is seeking a Forward‑thinking Leader - Library Student and Academic Engagement to guide a team of Research and Academic Engagement Librarians and Client Services Librarians. You will deliver high-quality services, programs and expertise across the University, driving innovation and excellent client experiences in a dynamic academic library environment.

This senior role requires strategic thinking, people leadership and the ability to translate priorities into practical improvements

Qualifications

• Extensive contemporary academic library leadership experience across teaching, learning and/or research support.
• Proven experience leading teams and managing service delivery in a complex organisation.
• Strong knowledge of information and AI literacy and evolving role of academic libraries.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of librarians delivering high-quality services and expertise across the University.
• Drive innovation in library engagement and champion excellent client experiences.
• Influence service direction, build team capability and strengthen stakeholder partnerships.
• Contribute to initiatives that improve student success and research outcomes.
• Shape the future of CQUniversity Library and align with strategic objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Stakeholder engagement

Service delivery

Strategic thinking

People development

Education

Postgraduate qualifications in library/information management

ALIA membership eligibility

Job description

About this Opportunity

• Continuing, Full-Time
• Digital Services Directorate
• CQUniversity Bundaberg, Gladstone, Rockhampton, Mackay or Townsville (or other CQUniversity regional campus by negotiation) (Relocation support available)
• Higher Education Worker Level 8
• Total Remuneration $139,486 to $154,893 pa (including salary of $117,868 to $130,887 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading)

Join an organisation with an unbreakable belief that quality education, training and research should be available to everyone – regardless of background, location or life circumstances.

Lead the future of academic library services

At CQUniversity, our Library is more than a place to access information. We are a strategic partner in learning, teaching and research, helping students, academics and researchers succeed in an increasingly digital and AI-enabled world.

As Leader - Library Student and Academic Engagement, you will lead a team of Research and Academic Engagement Librarians and Client Services Librarians who deliver high-quality services, programs and expertise across the University. You will drive innovation in library engagement, champion excellent client experiences and ensure our services continue to meet the evolving needs of our diverse university community.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced library leader who combines strategic thinking with a passion for people leadership. You will influence service direction, build team capability, strengthen stakeholder partnerships and contribute to initiatives that improve student success and research outcomes.

As a member of the Library Leadership Team, you will play a key role in shaping the future of CQUniversity Library and its contribution to the University's strategic objectives.

Who We’re Looking For

We're looking for an experienced and forward-thinking library leader who:

• Leads people with a collaborative, contemporary and service-focused approach.
• Is passionate about delivering high-quality teaching, learning and research support.
• Builds strong relationships and works effectively with diverse University stakeholders.
• Embraces innovation, emerging technologies and new ways of working.
• Develops team capability and creates a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Can translate strategic priorities into practical improvements to library services and client experiences.

What You’ll Bring

You'll be able to demonstrate:

• Extensive contemporary academic library experience, including leadership across teaching, learning and/or research support.
• Proven experience leading teams, developing people and managing service delivery in a complex organisation.
• Strong knowledge of information and AI literacy and the evolving role of academic libraries.
• Experience driving continuous improvement, service innovation and change.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to contribute to and influence strategic initiatives, projects and service direction.

Qualifications

You will possess:

• Relevant postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience in library, information management or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Eligibility for associate or allied membership with the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA).

Be Rewarded

• Hybrid working arrangements
• 17% superannuation (with the choice to join an award-winning superfund)
• 5.4 weeks annual leave (plus 3 working days paid at Christmas and New Year closure)
• 10 days personal/sick leave, plus 5 days carer’s leave
• 7.25 hours engaged service leave
• Fantastic professional and career development opportunities
• Up to 26 weeks (six months) paid parental leave
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport

Position Description

For further information about this position, please refer to the Position Description.

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Wednesday, 23 September 2026

Work Rights: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold the full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this appointment.

CQUniversity is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and CQUniversity’s domestic and international student graduates with post-study work rights are encouraged to apply.

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