Job no: 533233
Work type: Part Time
Location: Sydney, NSW

Categories: Library

• Employment Type: Part-Time (16 hours per week)
• Duration: Fixed Term Contract until Aug 2026
• Remuneration: Level 5 from $88k + 17% superannuation & leave loading
• Location: Kensington NSW (on-site only)

WHY YOUR ROLE MATTERS:

UNSW Library is one of Australia’s major research libraries, supporting a large and diverse community of academic and research staff, students, and affiliated institutes. Serving 3 million in-person visitors and 20 million online interactions annually, the Library features world-class collections, services, and facilities across three sites, with close collaboration with the Academy Library - UNSW Canberra at the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA).
The Learning Services Librarian plays a pivotal role in delivering high-quality support to meet the evolving needs of students, staff, and stakeholders. This role focuses on assisting clients with complex information finding and searching, providing expert judgment in managing competing priorities, and ensuring effective outcomes in a fast-paced environment. The position contributes to fostering a collaborative, client-centered culture within the Learning Services team while working closely with colleagues across Library units and the University.
Reporting to the Library Learning Services Team Coordinator, this role provides indirect supervision and support to Library Learning Services Specialists, ensuring seamless and effective service delivery.

WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE CANDIDATES TO REACH OUT DIRECTLY TO PETER SMITH WITH ANY ROLE RELATED QUESTIONS.

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
Position Description
Advertised: 25 Jul 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 10 Aug 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time

Within your application, you should include a cover letter addressing the following role priorities:

• Your ability to deliver high-quality client services while using judgement and problem-solving skills to make effective operational decisions.
• Your experience in assisting clients with complex information finding and searching (ideally within a higher education context).
• Your ability to deliver engaging workshops, information sessions, or tours that actively involve students, enhance their information skills, and foster meaningful experiences