Senior Engagement Librarian

• Full time, continuing role as Senior Engagement Librarian (HASS)
• Opportunity to drive engagement and education services across faculties and University schools
• Base Salary $112,628 - $122,702 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

We are seeking a dedicated engagement specialist to join the Academic Engagement team in the University Library. Working closely with the Manager, Academic Engagement, the job-holder will initiate and maintain strategic partnerships with senior stakeholders in faculties and schools, fostering trust and collaboration to achieve shared objectives.

The Senior Engagement Librarian will coordinate and project manage the delivery of key Academic Engagement services, including strategic engagement initiatives and information and digital literacy programs, contribute to high-level engagement activities, and take on leadership responsibilities. The job-holder is first point of contact before a matter is referred to a more senior staff member.

 The Senior Engagement Librarian will anticipate and adapt to emerging trends and technologies in the Library and University, using this knowledge to drive innovative services that meet the evolving needs of the academic community. 

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• systematically engage and build proactive partnerships with the academic community
• coordinate business intelligence arising from strategic partnerships to share with Senior Library Leadership and other Library divisions
• coordinate team-based delivery of information and digital literacy services 
• provide oversight and plan faculty engagement to deliver effective learning experiences
• assess and evaluate the effectiveness of service delivery and contribute to reporting and analytics
• actively contribute to team, Library and University culture and values. 

About you

• degree with substantial relevant experience; or experience and management expertise in a technical field; or equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training 
• holds or willing to obtain, a Working with Children Check
• experience in leading diverse groups to achieve collaborative and high-performance outcomes
• experience in designing and delivering student-focused education programs, integrating emerging skills or technologies for enhanced learning experiences
• experience in leading and managing projects, with a focus on delivering high-quality resources or programs within specified timelines 
• experience delivering high-quality information and digital literacy services, with a thorough understanding of the contemporary landscape 
• ability to make informed decisions, analyse data, and offer strategic recommendations that drive successful engagement initiatives
• expertise in designing learner-focused education programs, integrating emerging trends and skills for impactful learning experiences
• ability to align programs and services with university priorities, cultivate transformative partnerships, and measure impact through feedback mechanisms.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement 

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. 

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.  

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Laura Pierce, Recruitment Operations by email to [email protected].

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