"University Librarian"

Job Description:

• UQ Library
• Full-time, fixed-term position for up to 5 years
• Based at our St Lucia location

About This Opportunity

The University of Queensland Library equips the UQ community with the information and skills to thrive in today’s complex information society. As a key strategic partner and connector across the University the library shares knowledge, information, inspiration, and joy for learning in a welcoming, accessible space.

The University Librarian provides strategic leadership and management of the University Library, supporting and enhancing the University’s mission and its strategic objectives in research, learning, discovery, and engagement within an increasingly digital environment. This role also provides the opportunity to oversee one of the largest collections in Australia with 7,160 cultural and heritage collections, over 200,000 journals and more than 2.5 million books.

In partnership with a team of passionate and collaborative Library Directors, the University Librarian works with senior leadership across the University to develop, promote, and provide access to scholarly collections and resources, information research skills development programs, physical and virtual learning spaces, and scholarly communication initiatives across multiple sites, meeting individual campus and faculty needs.

For more information about this opportunity, please click here to view the complete appointment booklet.

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.

About You

Our next University Librarian will not only have exceptional experience within a scholarly environment in conjunction with a relevant postgraduate qualification, but they will also be an energetic and collaborative leader, excited by the opportunity to join an already flourishing team. Their commitment to respectful stewardship of indigenous knowledges and collections will extend to their passion for innovation in this space and support for the larger library team to continue to pursue exciting opportunities to engage with community.

Not only will the University Librarian come from a background of demonstrated strategic leadership, but their proven experience in technology-driven operation will be critical in ensuring the continued success of UQ Library in collaboration, innovation and data-driven support to the wider student and research community.

Enquiries

If you’d like to have a confidential discussion, please contact Paige Willemse (Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition) and Lachlan Inch (Principal Advisor, Talent Acquisition) via talent@uq.edu.au.

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
• Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to 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

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, and other role-specific requirements such as First Aid and/or CPR certification, and Blue Card checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.

Relocating from interstate or overseas? We may support you with obtaining employer-sponsored work rights and a relocation support package. You can find out more about life in Australia’s Sunshine State here.

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 Sunday 22 February 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-55663).