Librarian

Description:

• UQ Library

• This is a full-time continuing position with salary in the range $91,658.60 - $98,330.37 (HEW 6), plus a generous super allowance of up to 17%.

• Leverage your expertise in providing comprehensive library services and join our team dedicated to supporting teaching, learning, and research at a world-renowned university.

• Based at our St Lucia campus

Providing comprehensive services and advice to Library clients, this role partners with staff across Learning and Research Services to advance Library strategic priorities and initiatives and may require work across various Library locations.

Key responsibilities will include:

Develop and Deliver Information Services:

• Design, deliver, and evaluate information and digital literacy programs, both face-to-face and online, in collaboration with library staff.

Provide Expert Research Support:

• Offer expert advice and services to support research, including planning, searching, evaluation, organization, author identification, open scholarship, scholarly publishing, and research data management.

Create and Maintain Digital Content:

• Develop, publish, and maintain a range of digital content supporting Library services, including web content, videos, and Library Guides.

Contribute to Library Operations and Projects:

• Participate in collection evaluation/management, provide advanced information and advice on library resources and UQ systems, communicate proactively with clients, contribute to documentation and reports, coordinate and participate in library projects, and collaborate effectively as a library team member.

• Qualifications eligible for ALIA membership (or equivalent), and professional experience in academic, research, or special libraries, demonstrating an understanding of current trends in the sector.

• Substantial knowledge of information resources and technologies used in academic libraries, and proven experience in delivering information services and digital literacy programs.

• Excellent communication, liaison, interpersonal, customer service, and teamwork skills, with demonstrated emotional intelligence and the ability to build effective relationships.

• Self-motivation, initiative, adaptability to changing priorities, and the ability to meet deadlines.

• Subject expertise relevant to learning and research needs, with an understanding of research output and metrics, and experience using computer applications for learning materials.

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.

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave, 17% superannuation contributions, 17.5% annual leave loading.

• Access to flexible working arrangements including flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight.

• Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family.

• Cheap parking, On campus childcare and Salary packaging options.

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Cover letter addressing the ‘About You’ section

• Resume

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Lucy Behm at l.behm@library.uq.edu.au. For application queries, please contact talent@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

Applications close Tuesday 8 April 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number - R-49379). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for 23 April 2025.

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.

We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to talent@uq.edu.au for accessibility support or adjustments.

If you are a current employee (including casual staff and HDR scholars) or hold an unpaid/affiliate appointment, please login to your staff Workday account and visit the internal careers board to apply for this opportunity. Please do NOT apply via the external job board.