Job Manager, Library Faculty Services (HASS/BEL), Brisbane

• UQ Library

• This is a full-time continuing position with salary in the range $113,377 - $127,112 (HEW 8), plus a generous super allowance of up to 17%.

• Join a collegial and supportive Library team as a Manager, leading collaboration with designated Faculties while overseeing a team in a hybrid working environment.

• We are seeking a qualified, experienced, and emotionally intelligent manager who excels at partnership and teamwork.

• Based at our picturesque St Lucia campus

About This Opportunity

Join the University of Queensland Library in a pivotal leadership and management role as our Manager, Library Faculty Services to the Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences (HASS) Faculty and Business, Economics and Law (BEL) Faculty. As part of our leadership group, lead and inspire the Faculty Services Librarian Team, playing a crucial part in managing and coordinating the delivery of high-quality services that directly support UQ's teaching, learning, and research endeavours.

This role offers a unique opportunity to lead collaboration and partnership with designated Faculties, influence collection development, and drive service excellence, ensuring our library's offerings align seamlessly with the University's strategic goals. You will also manage team performance, foster effective communication, and contribute significantly to broader Library initiatives, all while upholding the UQ Library Way.

Key responsibilities will include:

Team Leadership & Service Coordination

• Manage and coordinate the Faculty Services Librarian Team, overseeing workloads, coordinating services , and contributing to service development and review.

Strategic Faculty Engagement

• Lead collaboration and partnership with designated Faculties to deliver high-quality research and teaching support services that align with University strategic goals, including supporting collection and content selection.

Performance Monitoring & Quality Assurance

• Manage and monitor team performance through collecting statistics and applying quality assurance procedures, while also fostering strong partnerships across the Library and University.

Library Contribution & Communication

• Contribute as an effective Library team member, leading or participating in planning and goal delivery, and ensuring effective communication, liaison, and negotiation with all UQ staff and clients.

About You

• Recognized professional library qualifications with extensive relevant experience and management expertise. This includes a demonstrated ability to manage, motivate, mentor, and lead high-performing teams in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.

• Proven knowledge and experience providing high-level services that enhance teaching, learning, and research. Excellent organisational skills will enable you to manage multiple projects and people effectively against competing priorities.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including emotional intelligence, diplomacy, and the ability to negotiate and build strong relationships with diverse senior stakeholders, colleagues, and staff.

• Self-motivated individual with strong initiative, drive, and a proactive work ethic, capable of working autonomously while also being an excellent team player.

• Demonstrate a commitment to the University's values, including inclusivity, openness, respect, and integrity.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment, and may be required to complete background checks including, criminal history and education checks. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

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:

• 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver 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.

• Cheap parking, On campus childcare and Salary packaging options.

Want to Apply?

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Cover letter addressing the ‘About You’ section

• Resume

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Julie at Write to the company For application queries, please contact Write to the company stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

Applications close Wednesday 6 August 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number - R-53526). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for 22 August 2025.

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.

We know one of our strengths 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. Reach out to Write to the company for accessibility support or adjustments.

If you are a current employee (including casual staff and HDR scholars) or hold an unpaid/affiliate appointment, please login to your staff Workday account and visit the internal careers board to apply for this opportunity. Please do NOT apply via the external job board.