Discipline Librarian at Griffith University

Nathan, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jul, 26

Salary

113219.0

Posted On

24 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Librarianship, Academic engagement, Teaching, Outreach, Information literacy, Digital skills support, Collection development, Project management, Relationship building, Communication, Teamwork, Instructional design, E-learning, Consultation, Inclusive practice

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Company Description Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why. Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them. Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence. Join the Griffith Library's Academic Engagement Services team - an innovative, collegial team within a caring and supportive workplace. Continuing full-time Discipline Librarian Teaching and outreach role for Arts, Education and Law, based at Brisbane South (Nathan) Job Description As a Discipline Librarian L&T, you will lead outreach and support principally the Arts, Education and Law (AEL) academic group. As a member of the Learning and Teaching Team, you will work closely with your colleagues and other teams across the Library to deliver high quality academic, information and digital skills support for students and researchers. You will collaborate closely with a committed team of Librarians, Learning Advisers, and Digital Capability Advisers to enhance students’ academic success. Based within the Academic Engagement Services (AES) team, this team supports students with academic skills development through workshops, consultations, eLearning resources and other learning and teaching services. About you A degree in librarianship or significant progress towards a degree, or an equivalent combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience. Eligibility for associate membership of the Australian Library and Information association. Demonstrated experience designing, developing and delivering high‑quality learning and teaching support for students and researchers through group instruction, one to one consultations, online delivery and eLearning materials. Excellent communication, teamwork and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with academic staff and professional colleagues to embed and enhance library learning, teaching and researcher services. Ability to provide professional, discipline‑specific guidance, including contributing to collection development, supporting emerging technologies, and delivering consistent services across physical and virtual environments. Well organised and adaptable, with experience contributing to or leading projects, engagement planning and continuous improvement activities, and a strong commitment to inclusive practice and high‑quality service delivery. Experience working in an academic Library and knowledge of humanities, arts, education and law will be highly regarded What we can offer This is a continuing, full-time position primarily based at Griffith University Brisbane South (Nathan). As Griffith is a multi-site university you may be required to work across other locations. Griffith University’s sites are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples. HEW level 7 salary range $104,504 – $113,219 pa + 17% superannuation. Additional Information Why join Griffith? As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer: Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading Opportunities for internal mobility Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives – on campus Gym facilities Our University is committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive community for all. In alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence (2025), Griffith University includes a declaration as part of the recruitment journey to uphold the values and standards of our community. Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information, please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy. Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following: A covering letter (no more than two pages) outlining your suitability for the role referring to the "About you" section above. (For further information, please see the Position Description) Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details Applicants must have Australian working rights. Sponsorship is not available for this position. Successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check. For further information specifically about this role, please contact Sandy Rae, Coordinator, Learning and Leaching at [email protected] Closing date: 11:59pm AEST Monday 5 May. All applications must be submitted online. Please allow at least 1 – 2 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update. Primary Location (Campus): Brisbane South (Nathan) Employment Type: Full Time Department ID: Academic Engagement Services - IRG Appointment Type: Continuing

Responsibilities

The Discipline Librarian will lead outreach and provide academic, information, and digital skills support for the Arts, Education, and Law academic group. They will collaborate with librarians and learning advisers to deliver workshops, consultations, and e-learning resources to enhance student success.