University Librarian

23 hours ago

Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Illawarra Mercury Full time
Overview

University Librarian

  • Fixed Term (5 years), full-time appointment
  • Attractive executive remuneration package available
About The Role

The University Librarian will provide visionary leadership and strategic oversight of the University's library, advancing its role as a cornerstone of academic excellence and innovation. This position is accountable for ensuring that library facilities, services, and technologies are progressive, accessible, and responsive to the evolving demands of students, staff, and researchers, while positioning the University as a leader in scholarly information services nationally and internationally.

As a senior member of Academic Services at Associate Director level, the University Librarian will contribute to governance, institutional strategy, and sector-wide advocacy. The role requires the capacity to navigate complex change, cultivate high-value partnerships, and lead with authority across the University and beyond. The University Librarian will provide strategic direction to a team of specialist managers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and service excellence.

About You

You are a forward-thinking and influential leader with deep knowledge of the higher education landscape and emerging global trends in library and information services. You bring:

  • Eligibility for Associate (Professional) Membership of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) and relevant tertiary qualifications, or equivalent experience.
  • A strong record of strategic leadership and innovation in a large, complex academic or educational institution.
  • Expertise in digital transformation, technology-enabled services, and open access resources.
  • Extensive experience in budget management and resource optimisation.
  • Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to build trust and effective partnerships across diverse stakeholders.
  • A demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation.
Why join us

At UOW, you will be part of a dynamic global university that values excellence, integrity, and collaboration. This role offers the opportunity to lead transformative change in a world-class library, shaping how UOW supports its diverse communities of learners and researchers now and into the future.

How To Apply

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter detailing their skills, qualification and experience in relation to this position, along with an up-to-date CV (max 3 pages).

For a confidential discussion or further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Professor Mark Hoffman, Interim Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and Student Life) mhoffman@uow.edu.au

Closing Date: Thursday 25 September 2025, 11:59 PM

This position is not suitable for remote work in accordance with the UOW Remote Working Guidelines.

Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Only candidates with valid work rights in Australia are eligible.

The University of Wollongong is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, and a recognised leader in gender equality, we encourage and welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and people including culturally and linguistically diverse, women, disability, LGBTIQ+, and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Australians.


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