Leader - Academic Library Services

CQUniversity; Mackay Regional; Hybrid; AUD 139,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

17% superannuation

5.4 weeks annual leave

10 days personal/sick leave

7.25 hours engaged service leave

Career development opportunities

Paid parental leave (up to 26 weeks)

Job summary

CQUniversity's Library is 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 Librarians who deliver high-quality services and drive engagement across the university. This role combines strategic thinking with people leadership to improve student success and research outcomes.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to contribute to and influence strategic initiatives, projects and service direction.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Research and Academic Engagement Librarians and Client Services Librarians delivering high-quality services, programs and expertise across the University.
• Drive innovation in library engagement and champion excellent client experiences.
• Ensure services continue to meet the evolving needs of our diverse university community.
• As a member of the Library Leadership Team, shape the future of CQUniversity Library and its contribution to the University's strategic objectives.

Skills

Library leadership

Team leadership

Teaching & learning

Research support

Stakeholder engagement

AI literacy

Education

Postgraduate qualifications

ALIA membership eligibility

Job description

• 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)

• 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 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

• 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

• 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.