"Director, Library Services"

Job Identification

6324

Job Category

Academic Enablement

Posting Date

05/02/2026, 09:00

Apply Before

25/02/2026, 20:55

Job Schedule

Full time

Locations

 Northfields Ave, Wollongong, NSW, 2522, AU

Job Description

• Fixed Term (5 years), full-time appointment
• Attractive executive remuneration package available

The University of Wollongong (UOW) is a leading Australian university ranked among the world’s top 1%, with a proud reputation for academic excellence, world-class research, and an enduring commitment to delivering impact for our students, staff, and communities. With more than 33,000 students from over 130 nations and campuses across Australia, Dubai, Hong Kong, India and Malaysia, UOW is truly global in reach and influence.

We are seeking an exceptional individual for the position of University Librarian to lead the Library’s strategic direction and services. This pivotal leadership role will shape and deliver innovative library services aligned with UOW’s research, learning, and teaching aspirations.

About the role

The University Librarian will provide visionary leadership and strategic oversight of the University’s library, advancing its role as a cornerstone of academic excellence and innovation. This position is accountable for ensuring that library facilities, services, and technologies are progressive, accessible, and responsive to the evolving demands of students, staff, and researchers, while positioning the University as a leader in scholarly information services nationally and internationally.

The University Librarian will make a substantive contribution to governance, institutional strategy, and sector-wide advocacy. The role requires the capacity to navigate complex change, cultivate high-value partnerships, and lead with authority across the University and beyond. In addition, the University Librarian will provide strategic direction to a team of specialist managers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and service excellence.

Position Description

About you

You are a forward-thinking and influential leader with deep knowledge of the higher education landscape and emerging global trends in library and information services. You bring:

• Eligibility for Associate (Professional) Membership of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) and relevant tertiary qualifications, or equivalent experience.
• A strong record of strategic leadership and innovation in a large, complex academic or educational institution.
• Expertise in digital transformation, technology-enabled services, and open access resources.
• Extensive experience in budget management and resource optimisation.
• Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to build trust and effective partnerships across diverse stakeholders.
• A demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation.

Why join us

At UOW, you will be part of a dynamic global university that values excellence, integrity, and collaboration. This role offers the opportunity to lead transformative change in a world-class library, shaping how UOW supports its diverse communities of learners and researchers now and into the future.

How to Apply

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter detailing their skills, qualification and experience in relation to this position, along with an up-to-date CV (max 3 pages).

For a confidential discussion or further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Helen Partridge, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) hpartridge@uow.edu.au 

Closing Date:  Wednesday 25 February 2026, 11:59 PM

Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Only candidates with valid work rights in Australia are eligible. 

The University of Wollongong is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, and a recognised leader in gender equality, we encourage and welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and people including culturally and linguistically diverse, women, disability, LGBTIQ+, and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Australians.

About Us

The University of Wollongong was born with a mission to transform our region: to educate and empower the people of the Illawarra. Our commitment to a better future has shaped our direction and impact since our inception.

 Over the years, we have grown to be a global diverse and inclusive civic university, working to solve global challenges and promoting harmony and social cohesion.We are proud to be a globally recognised and respected university, opening doors for our students, staff and partners.