• An attractive remuneration package to be offered including 17% superannuation 
• A key leadership role within Deakin’s progressive and innovative library service  
• Based at either the Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waterfront or Waurn Ponds campuses

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across five campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, and our dynamic online Campus. We are proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

As a Director, Library Services (Outreach & Scholarly Services), you will:

• Provide strategic leadership for the library’s scholarly services, including digital literacy and open education programs, ensuring alignment with the university’s overall strategy, brand and values

• Promote the Library’s work and reputation locally, nationally, and internationally through the development of networks, collaborations and key events

• Advise and support the University Librarian to respond to complex strategic or operational matters, and provide high-level specialist advice, briefings and presentations on emerging external matters which will impact on the library’s strategy or service delivery
• Lead a team of highly motivated experts, and work with other leaders across the Library create a transparent, engaged and inspired culture

To be successful, you will have:

• A Degree and/or postgraduate qualifications in library and information science conferring eligibility for Associate membership of the Australian Library and Information Association, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or training.

• Extensive experience conceptualizing, developing, and implementing contemporary academic Library solutions, strategies, and services to achieve a large organization’s objectives

• Experience in governance and policy in a higher education context

• Proven capability to lead the delivery of client-focused quality customer service to clients and quality improvement to a wide range of practices and services

• Extensive people leadership experience, and a demonstrated track record of building and maintaining high-performing and highly engaged teams

Here is how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume and a cover letter outlining your skills and experience for the role.  

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Hero Macdonald (University Librarian) on uni-librarian@deakin.edu.au    

For a copy of the position description, please see below: 

 Final PD - Director, Library Services (Outreach and Scholarly Services).pdf

Applications for this position close on Sunday 5th May at 11.55pm

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.