Library Collections & Access Leader

mq; Sydney; On-site; AUD 126,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Macquarie University invites applications for the role of Manager, Collection Services at Waranara Library. Lead the Collections Services team to deliver equitable, timely access to prescribed and other learning resources while shaping standards, workflows, and service roadmaps aligned with the Library's strategic plan.

You will collaborate with the Library Management Team to translate strategy into prioritised plans, KPIs, and measurable outcomes, ensuring high-quality client experiences for

Qualifications

• Degree in information management or equivalent with extensive management experience.
• Proven leadership of high-performing teams.
• Experience designing workflows and continuous improvement in library operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead Collections Services to provide equitable access to resources.
• Provide people leadership, coaching, and workforce planning.
• Oversee interlibrary loans, procurement, accessibility services, and open educational resources.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to improve staff and student experience.
• Drive service improvement using data, KPIs, and feedback.
• Maintain procedures and documentation for consistent delivery.
• Ensure copyright, licensing, privacy and WHS compliance.

Skills

People leadership

Stakeholder management

Continuous improvement

Interlibrary loans

Procurement

Accessibility services

Open educational resources

Unit readings management

Data analysis

Service delivery planning

Education

Degree in information management

Tools

Alma

Leganto

Rapido

RapidILL

Job description

Macquarie University invites applications for the role of Manager, Collection Services at Waranara Library. Lead the Collections Services team to deliver equitable, timely access to prescribed and other learning resources while shaping standards, workflows, and service roadmaps aligned with the Library's strategic plan.

You will collaborate with the Library Management Team to translate strategy into prioritised plans, KPIs, and measurable outcomes, ensuring high-quality client experiences for