Academic Engagement Librarian

2 weeks ago


Sydney, Australia University of New South Wales Full time

**Job no**: 532000
**Work type**: Full Time
**Location**: Sydney, NSW
**Categories**: Library
- Employment Type: full-time (35-hour week) position
- Duration: Fixed-term role (up to 12-months contract)
- Remuneration: $100K - $107K (+ 17% superannuation and leave loading)
- Location: Kensington NSW (On campus role, hybrid flexible working)

**About UNSW**:
UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It’s the reason we’re one of the top 50 universities in the world and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

**Why Your Role Matters**:
The Academic Engagement Librarian is a professionally qualified member of the Information Services department. The role builds and manages relationships that provide information and evidence to inform the development and delivery of innovative and responsive Library services and participates in the planning, delivery and evaluation of those services.

The Academic Engagement Librarian brings in-depth disciplinary knowledge and a solid understanding of scholarly communication and publishing. They work closely with staff from other Library units and the University to deliver a broad range of high-quality services to all sectors of the UNSW community. These high-quality services include Online Chat, in person support at the Help Zone, Outreach Consultations for research and teaching, Research consultations, embedded library sessions, and discipline-specific services, all part of the Library Learning and Teaching Framework.

**Who You Are**:
**Questions**:

- How will your skills and experience help you succeed as an Academic Engagement Librarian?
- How would you navigate requests from Faculty/Clients that extend beyond the Library’s usual service offerings?
- The role’s priority is gathering business intelligence and sharing information. Describe how you proactively share information, ask for clarification, or communicate updates with your supervisor and colleagues as a part of your workflow.

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

Our benefits include:

- Hybrid flexible working
- Access to lifelong learning and career development
- Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)

**How to Apply**:
You will need to submit the following:

- A current resume with two referees
- A response to the following three targeted questions from the Who You Are section above. (2-3 pages max)

**Applications close: Sunday 18 May - before 11:55pm**

**Get in Touch**:
Belinda Sua - Associate Director, Academic Engagement

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. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Position Description

**Advertised**: 02 May 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
**Applications close**: 18 May 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time


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