Vacancy for Senior Manager, Special Collections at the University of Queensland Library

2 weeks ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Digital Preservation Coalition Full time
  • Vacancy for Senior Manager, Special Collections at the University of Queensland Library
Vacancy for Senior Manager, Special Collections at the University of Queensland Library

Brisbane, Australia

AUD $132,647 - $140,276, +17% superannuation

Full-Time

As the Senior Manager, Special Collections, you will lead a new, integrated group encompassing the University Archives, Fryer Library, and Digitisation teams within UQ Library's Collections and Digital Services directorate. This senior role requires a forward-thinking leader to cultivate a collaborative team culture, ensuring exceptional collection stewardship and client service, while actively contributing to the UQ Library's strategic planning and management. Key focus areas include preparing for the Fryer Library Centenary, responding to new Public Records Act (2023) requirements, expanding collection reach and impact both on-campus and online, maturing digital preservation approaches, capital works, and enhancing access to collections for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to support truth-telling and language revitalisation.

About You

Postgraduate qualification with extensive experience in leading and managing special collections.

Demonstrated knowledge of sector trends and legislative frameworks (including recordkeeping, privacy, copyright, and Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property), ensuring alignment with research, learning, student experience, and community engagement.

Demonstrated experience leading the application of digital technologies to improve management of and access to special collections.

Proven ability to communicate vision, set goals, and motivate teams to deliver client-centred service excellence. This includes a strong understanding of project management, service management, and evidence-based practice.

Highly developed liaison, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated excellence in engaging, consulting, and interacting with diverse internal and external stakeholders to promote the Library and its services.

Demonstrated excellence in leading, motivating, and developing high-performing, psychologically safe teams, fostering a culture of recognition and ongoing development. Proven cultural competency and commitment to Reconciliation, diversity, equity, and inclusion, with a strong awareness of organisational ethics, risk management, and WHS.

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.

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Sam Searle, Director, Collections and Digital Services at s.searle@library.uq.edu.au .

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