Team Leader Academic Engagement

UNSW; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 106,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Career development opportunities

17% Superannuation contributions and 3

Job summary

UNSW is seeking a Team Leader, Academic Engagement in Kensington NSW to lead one of four specialist Academic Engagement teams within the Information Services Department. You will promote library services, connect users with resources, and deliver teaching and learning support aligned with the Library’s Digital Information Skills Framework.

The role collaborates with faculties, researchers and students, with 3–5 direct reports, reporting to the Associate Director.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree from a higher education or research institution, with subsequent relevant experience or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through any other combination of education, training and/or experience.
• Demonstrated organisational experience to manage and lead a professional Library team in a dynamic and complex working environment.
• Demonstrated experience in leading the planning and delivery of digital literacy workshops, consultation services, and outreach services.
• Demonstrated experience in planning, analysing and evaluating delivery of high-quality library information services.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with demonstrated ability to influence and sustain relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively within a team and across units, and to take initiative and work independently while managing competing demands.
• Sound understanding of information management issues and challenges facing academic and research libraries as well as an understanding of issues, trends and leading practice in digital pedagogy.
• Demonstrated experience using innovative technologies to enhance library services for digital information literacy and teaching.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and Values in Action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead one of four Academic Engagement teams within the Information Services Department.
• Promote Library services, connect users with relevant resources, and deliver teaching and learning support aligned with the Library’s Digital Information Skills Framework.
• Collaborate with Faculties, Schools, and researchers to develop tailored services and represent the Library on university committees.
• Evaluate client feedback to support service improvements and engage with cross-library initiatives.
• Manage 3–5 direct reports and report to the Associate Director, Academic Engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Digital literacy training

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Information management

Public speaking

Policy compliance

Education

Degree in Librarianship or equivalent

ALIA membership eligibility

Job description

• Employment Type: Full Time (35 hours per week)
• Duration: Continuing
• Remuneration: Level 7 $118k + 17% superannuation & leave loading
• Location: Kensington NSW

This Job is based in Australia

Why your role matters

The Team Leader, Academic Engagement leads one of four specialist Academic Engagement teams within the Information Services Department, delivering consistent, high-quality Library services that support the University’s education, research and engagement goals. The role works closely with Faculties, Schools, academics, researchers, HDR candidates and students to promote Library services, connect users with relevant resources, and deliver teaching and learning support aligned with the Library’s Digital Information Skills Framework. The position also evaluates client feedback to support user-focused service improvements, collaborates across the Library matrix to develop tailored services, and represents the Library on relevant University committees and School or Centre forums.

The role reports to the Associate Director, Academic Engagement and has between three and five direct reports, depending on the subject area.

About You

• A relevant degree from a higher education or research institution, with subsequent relevant experience or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through any other combination of education, training and/or experience. Eligibility for associate membership of the Australian Library and Information Association would be highly regarded.
• Demonstrated organisational experience to manage and lead a professional Library team in a dynamic and complex working environment.
• Demonstrated experience in leading the planning and delivery of digital literacy workshops, consultation services, and outreach services.
• Demonstrated experience in planning, analysing and evaluating delivery of high-quality library information services.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with demonstrated ability to influence and sustain relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively within a team and across units, and to take initiative and work independently while managing competing demands.
• Sound understanding of information management issues and challenges facing academic and research libraries as well as an understanding of issues, trends and leading practice in digital pedagogy.
• Demonstrated experience using innovative technologies to enhance library services for digital information literacy and teaching.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and Values in Action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.

For further details on role responsibilities and skills & experience required, refer to the position description found under the position listing on Jobs@UNSW

Benefits And Culture

People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.

Our Benefits Include

• Flexible working options.
• Career development opportunities.
• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments.
• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period.
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness).

For further details on the benefits, please visit https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/lifestyle-benefits

Pre-Employment Checks

As part of our recruitment process candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks, qualification verification, right-to-work verification, and criminal history screening where relevant to the role.

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.