"Library Engagement Officer"

Job Description:

• Library Engagement, Technology and Strategy.
• Be at the heart of UQ Library’s vibrant, student-filled spaces, creating engaging, content, events and experiences that inspire learning, connection, and discovery.
• Base salary will be in the range $83,776.43 - $93,121.40 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 5)
• Full-time, permanent position Based at our St Lucia Campus

About This Opportunity

UQ Library is a dynamic, vibrant and fast-paced environment especially during semester, when our spaces are buzzing with students, ideas and activity. As a Library Engagement Officer, you’ll be at the heart of that energy, helping to bring the library’s purpose to life – sharing knowledge, inspiration and joy for learning in welcoming and accessible spaces.

This role provides a unique opportunity to contribute to a wide range of initiatives across the library, including learning and student experience, research services, special collections, and community engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop engaging digital and interactive content, including social media, digital learning objects, and promotional materials, aligned with UQ’s Digital Presence standards.
• Coordinate library and community events, ensuring effective promotion, strong attendance, and seamless collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Gain an understanding of how students use library spaces and services to inform the design of content, programs, and activities that support student learning, engagement, and research visibility.

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:

• Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave/paid primary care 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
• Career development opportunities –access to exclusive internal-only vacancies and our Study for Staff program
• On campus childcare options
• Affordable parking (from just $6.40 a day)
• Salary packaging options

About You

• Diploma in Graphic Design, Web Design, or equivalent combination of relevant experience and education.
• Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and other digital design tools, with the ability to bring creative briefs, style guides, and branding frameworks to life.
• Knowledge of, or ability to quickly learn, best practice in web content, including accessibility, usability, and writing for online audiences.
• Highly organised and self-motivated, with the ability to manage multiple projects, prioritise tasks, and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, collaborating effectively with students, library teams, marketing/communications, and external stakeholders.
• Experience creating engaging social media content that enhances student experience and supports user engagement (desirable).

Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, which may include verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, criminal history checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Jacob Tilse at j.tilse@library.uq.edu.au

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

Want to Apply?

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:

• Resume
• A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section

Our strength 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, particularly from Australia’s First Nations Peoples. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au.

Other Information

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.

Applications close Monday 2nd March 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-61021).