Senior Librarian, Digital Curation - Lead Digital Archives

Digital Preservation Coalition; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 100,554 - 109,496; Full time

Job summary

Join University of Queensland Library as a Senior Librarian focused on digital curation. This full-time role involves managing digital content, enhancing library systems, and contributing to cross-team projects. Ideal candidates hold a relevant degree, possess strong digital skills, and have experience in managing projects. UQ values inclusivity and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Hold an archives, library or information management degree/qualification.
• Relevant digital curation experience required.
• Experience in managing cross-team projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage the library's digital content lifecycle from acquisition to online engagement.
• Co-design and implement processes for digital curation.
• Produce high-quality reports, procedures, and documentation.

Skills

Digital skills

Cross-team project management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Archives, library or information management degree

Tools

Collections management systems

Metadata management

Digital content workflows

Online communication tools

Job description

• Vacancy for Senior Librarian, Digital Curation at the University of Queensland Library

Vacancy for Senior Librarian, Digital Curation at the University of Queensland Library

14 July 2025

Brisbane, Australia

AUD $100,554 - $109,496, plus a generous super allowance of up to 17%

Full-Time

Join UQ Library as a tech-savvy and collaborative information professional in a pivotal new role dedicated to enhancing the management of born-digital and digitised archives and special collections. This position focuses on ensuring the Library expertly manages its unique digital content across its full lifecycle, from acquisition to online engagement, and that our systems and practices evolve to meet the needs of our users, now and in the future.. Reporting directly to the Director, Collections and Digital Services, you will be instrumental in co-designing and implementing processes and platforms, playing a vital role as the Library builds long-term digital curation capacity and capability.

About You

Hold an archives, library or information management degree/qualification, with relevant digital curation experience.

Possess well-developed digital skills, ideally including experience with collections management systems, metadata management for discovery and access, digital content workflows, and online communication tools.

Demonstrate knowledge of copyright, privacy, licensing, and cultural access protocols.

Exhibit excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills, and experience producing high-quality reports, procedures, and documentation.

Proven experience in managing cross-team projects, including developing and implementing communications, change, and training plans.

Possess high-level analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work flexibly and independently in a changing environment.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment, and may be required to complete background checks including criminal history and education checks. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Sam Searle, Director, Collections and Digital Services at [e-mail] .