Outreach Librarian at University of Queensland

, , Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Jan, 26

Salary

111686.39

Posted On

15 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Information Literacy, Digital Literacy, Strategic Engagement, Partnership Development, Service Development, Promotion And Marketing, Team Leadership, Communication Skills, Problem-Solving, Analytical Skills, Client Focused Services, Research Support, Teaching Support, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability, Inclusivity

Industry

Higher Education

Description

UQ Library This is a full-time continuing position with salary in the range $102,565.37 - $111,686.39 (HEW 7), plus a generous super allowance of up to 17%. Lead a proactive, strategic outreach role supporting the Faculty of Engineering, Architecture, and Information Technology (EAIT), acting as the crucial link between academic staff and Library services. Drive engagement and innovation, directly enhancing scholarly and research outcomes and developing the next generation of digital literacy programs. Based at our picturesque and conveniently located St Lucia campus About This Opportunity We are seeking a proactive Outreach Librarian to lead strategic engagement services that directly enhance scholarly and research activities across designated areas. This vital role focuses on; leading proactive outreach to enhance teaching and learning outcomes strategically partnering with academic staff to directly and tangibly benefit their academic endeavours and research projects. Key responsibilities will include: Strategic Engagement and Partnerships Proactively engage with academic staff and researchers to maintain a strong understanding of their research, scholarship, and teaching. You will identify opportunities for strategic research and teaching support and develop effective partnerships across the UQ community (e.g., with ITaLI). Service Development and Promotion Lead the promotion and marketing of Library services and resources, and initiate innovative, scalable new services to meet academic needs. You will proactively support the management of the Library collections in collaboration with academics to enhance teaching, learning, and research. Information Literacy and Expertise In collaboration with Library staff, design, develop, deliver, and evaluate information and digital literacy programs (face-to-face and online). You will maintain an in-depth knowledge of advanced, discipline-specific information services, including scholarly publishing, research evaluation, and metrics. Team Leadership and Improvement Supervise and lead designated staff and coordinate a range of activities within service areas and projects. You will actively contribute to service improvement, participating in overall analysis, planning, and management, and ensuring effective communication while modelling the UQ Library Way. About You Hold relevant qualifications for associate membership of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA). You possess a substantial understanding of the changing nature of librarianship and demonstrated ability to rapidly adapt with new challenges and opportunities. Possess substantial experience in an academic, special or research library including demonstrated knowledge of current trends in research, learning and teaching within an academic institution such as open scholarship, research outputs and impact and research data management, and an understanding of the value library services can add. High level knowledge of information resources, services and publishing trends including current tools and technologies used in academic libraries, with in-depth knowledge of resources in one or more subject areas Ability to design, lead, provide and evaluate client focused information and digital literacy programs through a variety of flexible delivery options. Demonstrated ability to evaluate, design, develop, deliver and market library and information services in a higher education environment. Excellent interpersonal, advocacy, and communication skills, with demonstrated emotional intelligence and the ability to negotiate, demonstrate diplomacy and tact, and effectively build relationships with a diverse group of senior stakeholders, colleagues, and staff. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills to develop effective solutions. Ability to demonstrate the capabilities associated with this position in particular self- leadership, accountability and adaptability and flexibility in a changing environment. Excellent team player working collaboratively with others, with a positive and cooperative attitude and a mindset of inclusivity and support for colleagues. You must maintain 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. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment. 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. Cheap parking, On campus childcare and 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 Rachael Harrison at r.harrison@library.uq.edu.au. For application queries, please contact talent@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. Applications close 29 October 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number - R-56849). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for 10 November 2025. 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 talent@uq.edu.au 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. The University of Queensland (UQ) acknowledges the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the lands on which UQ is situated. We pay our respects to their Ancestors and their descendants, who continue cultural and spiritual connections to Country. At the University of Queensland, we are proud to be one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions, consistently ranking among the top 50 universities worldwide. As a member of the prestigious Group of Eight (Go8) universities, UQ is widely recognised for its intensive focus on research and teaching excellence – evidenced by our numerous accolades including more teaching awards than any other Australian University and reflected in UQ being the number one recipient of ARC Fellowships and Awards nationally across all scheme years (totalling 452 awards worth $339 million). Our state-of-the-art facilities, libraries, and cutting-edge research centres offer unparalleled opportunities for academic and professional growth. With five faculties, a number of globally recognised research institutes, and over 100 research centres, we attract an interdisciplinary community of more than 7000 staff, supporting more than 55,000 current students from over 137 countries. UQ is dedicated to supporting the career aspirations of our students and staff. Our comprehensive career services provide personalized guidance, skills development, and networking opportunities to help you achieve your professional goals. Whether you are a student seeking internships and job placements or a staff member looking for career advancement, UQ is here to support you every step of the way. UQ values equity, diversity and inclusion and seeks to reflect the broader community by attracting and retaining high-quality staff from a range of backgrounds. Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion aims to ensure that everyone at UQ feels valued and empowered to achieve their full potential. We are particularly interested to hear from people who bring diversity to UQ – whether that be gender identity, LGBTQIA+, cultural and/or linguistic, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, or people with a disability. Whether you are a recent graduate, an Academic, or an experienced professional, UQ offers a wide range of opportunities to help you grow and succeed. Explore our current job openings, discover our programs, and become part of a community that is dedicated to creating lasting, meaningful impact for the communities in which we live and work. For more information about working at UQ and our employee benefits (such as generous leave provisions, 17% superannuation, flexible working arrangements, and health and wellness discounts) please visit Why Work at UQ.

Responsibilities

The Outreach Librarian will lead proactive outreach to enhance teaching and learning outcomes while strategically partnering with academic staff. This role involves promoting Library services and developing innovative programs to support research and scholarship.