• UQ Library

• This is a full-time continuing position with salary in the range $130,046.60 - $137,525.81 (HEW 9), plus a generous super allowance of up to 17%.

• Bring your experience navigating competing priorities and psychological impacts of change to this stimulating and rewarding opportunity.

• Working with a forward-thinking team on a wide range of projects, make a significant impact to the strategic planning across our large and dynamic library service.

• Based at our St Lucia campus

About This Opportunity 

This leadership position seeks a strategic thinker to join the UQ Library. The successful candidate will drive innovation, foster a positive work environment, and ensure the library's services align with the institution's goals through;

• Strategic Leadership: Developing and implementing the library's strategic direction.

• Staff Management: Leading and motivating the library team to achieve excellence.

• Service Improvement: Continuously enhancing library services to meet user needs.

• Performance Management: Analysing and benchmarking library performance.

• Risk Management: Ensuring the library's resilience and compliance.

• Administrative Oversight: Managing the library's day-to-day operations.

Key responsibilities will include: 

Stakeholder Management & Collaboration

• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify growth opportunities, develop strategies aligned with unit objectives, and gather data to inform and improve library services.

• Foster a culture of evidence-based practice within the library team by providing guidance, support, and risk management expertise.

Strategy & Operations

• Identify performance issues, lead service improvement initiatives, and implement frameworks to measure and communicate the value of library services.

• Provide expert advice on change management, evidence-based practice, and future directions. Implement programs and policies to improve operational efficiency and foster a positive library culture.

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and wellness regulations. Implement a service portfolio management approach to maintain relevance and value and support strategic planning and service design.

Leadership and Management

• Oversee a team of senior professionals responsible for library service portfolio management, strategic initiatives, data, reporting, and ways of working. Provide effective leadership, guidance, and coaching to enhance team capability and performance.

• Actively participate in team planning, activities, and goal achievement, while contributing to broader library objectives as needed.

About You  

Essential

• Proven experience in business, librarianship, or project management, coupled with a deep understanding of organizational change, strategic planning, and assessment methodologies. Ability to lead service development and organizational change initiatives.

• Strong analytical skills, including data analysis and visualization. Excellent written and communication skills, with the ability to produce compelling reports and business cases.

• Demonstrated emotional intelligence, negotiation skills, and ability to build collaborative relationships. Effective people management skills, including mentoring and leading teams in a fast-paced environment. Commitment to the University's values and a mindset of inclusivity and support.

Desirable

• Relevant degree and/or postgraduate qualification which qualifies for professional associate membership of the Australian Library and Information Association.

You must have 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.

About UQ

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 hybrid working options, 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.

• On campus childcare options, Cheap parking (from just $5.75 a day), Salary packaging options.

Want to Apply? 

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 Anna at [email protected]. For application queries, please contact [email protected] stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. 

Applications close Friday 11 October 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number - R-43000). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for week commencing Monday 28 October 2024.

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 [email protected] 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.