"Senior Digital Services Specialist"

Senior Digital Services Specialist

locations

Camperdown Campus

time type

Full time

posted on

Posted 7 Days Ago

job requisition id

0148113

• Full time, fixed term until December 2028
• Be valued for your leadership and strong technical skills to support library services
• Base Salary $126,065 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The Library at the University of Sydney is looking for a motivated Senior Digital Services Specialist to join their Digital Services team. The Digital Services team manages the critical digital technologies and infrastructure to support library collections and services to meet the University’s teaching, learning and research goals.

This role will be an exciting opportunity to bring your interest in new and emerging technologies to a future-focused team. You will provide operational management of library digital services and platforms, and identify, develop and implement opportunities for improvement through expertise and engagement with colleagues in the Library, University, and externally. You will mentor and work with team members to ensure services meet client needs within a framework of standards and compliance.

About you

• experience working in a similar role within a complex organisation (Higher Education or library experience highly desirable)
• expertise providing operational management of library systems and platforms (e.g. Alma, Primo, OpenAthens, Springshare, Figshare, AEM)
• strong technical problem-solving skills and focus on continuous improvement for systems and services
• strong communication and collaboration skills working with internal and external stakeholders
• takes initiative and can work autonomously and as part of a team
• enjoys learning, keeping up to date with technology, and sharing knowledge with colleagues

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement 

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. 

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. 

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Laura Pierce, Recruitment Operations by email to laura.pierce@sydney.edu.au.

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Applications Close

Thursday 26 March 2026 11:59 PM