Associate Director, Library Services

Classification: ANU Senior Manager 3
Salary package: $153,430 per annum, plus 17% superannuation
Terms: Full time, Continuing

• Lead the development of library initiatives to support and enhance student and academic activities in a world class university
• Achieve high-quality client services to students, academic and research staff
• Ensure collection building and access services are high-quality
• Contribute to planning for the future library 
• Be a vital member of the Scholarly Information Services executive.

Position overview

The ANU Library Services are a vital part of the university's operation. There are 5 libraries: Art & Music, JB Chifley, Law, Menzies, WK Hancock and a major offsite print repository. The collection is extensive - there are 3.3 million bibliographic records for the print and online collection with approximately 1.7 million print titles. There are around 100,000 print loans and 6.8 million digital uses of the collection each year. There are around 1.4 million visits to the library each year. The Library includes digital literacy and academic skills programs.

The Scholarly Information Services Division includes Archives and Records, ANU Press, Digital Scholarship and a Communications team.

The position leads innovative projects to enhance student experience and improve research support at the University. The successful applicant will make a significant contribution to information leadership across the university, particularly teaching and education.

For further information, please contact Roxanne Missingham, University Librarian (Chief Scholarly Information Officer), E: director.sis@anu.edu.au

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au  

Application information

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process.  An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.