Job Description

• Employment Type: Full Time (35 hours per week)
• Duration: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
• Remuneration: Level 6 $108k + 17% superannuation & leave loading
• Location: Kensington NSW

Why your role matters

The Academic Engagement Librarian plays a key role in supporting UNSW’s education, research and engagement objectives by connecting academics, researchers and Higher Degree Research (HDR) candidates with Library services and resources. Working collaboratively with Faculties, Schools and key stakeholders across the University, the role delivers high-quality teaching, research support and outreach services that enhance digital literacy, academic success and research capabilities.

Drawing on strong disciplinary knowledge and an understanding of the higher education sector, the position contributes to the development and delivery of tailored workshops, consultations and curriculum-integrated learning initiatives, ensuring the UNSW community has access to high-quality Library support and expertise.

The role reports to the Team Leader, Academic Engagement, and has no direct reports.

About You:

Our ideal candidate should possess a strong service orientation, excellent collaboration and communication skills. You should be able to work independently and in teams and enjoy providing guidance and support to a diverse range of stakeholders, including Library academic engagement staff, faculty members, researchers and students as well as:

• A relevant degree from a higher education or research institution, with subsequent relevant experience or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through any other combination of education, training and/or experience. Eligibility for associate membership of the Australian Library and Information Association would be highly regarded.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering in-person, online and hybrid consultations and workshops in higher education, research or similar environments.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and client liaison skills with demonstrated ability to influence and sustain relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively within a team and across units, and to take initiative and work independently while managing competing demands.
• Demonstrated experience using innovative technologies to enhance library services for digital information literacy and online learning.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.

For further details on role responsibilities and skills & experience required, refer to the position description found under the position listing on Jobs@UNSW

Benefits and Culture:

People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.

Our benefits include:

• Flexible working options.
• Career development opportunities.
• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments.
• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period.
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness).

For further details on the benefits, please visit https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/lifestyle-benefits

Pre-Employment Checks:

As part of our recruitment process candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks, qualification verification, right-to-work verification, and criminal history screening where relevant to the role.

How to Apply: Submit your CV and a Cover Letter addressing your suitability to the role. You will also be asked to answer the below questions within the application from. Role closes at 11.55pm Thursday 5th November 2026.

1. How will your skills, experience and approach help you succeed as an Academic Engagement Librarian?
2. Learning and teaching practices continue to evolve, particularly with changes in educational technology and generative AI. How would you identify emerging student needs and adapt Library services and resources to support their academic journey in consultation with the faculty?
3. Effective learning and teaching support often depends on strong relationships with academic staff and an understanding of their curriculum priorities. How would you build relationships with course convenors and teaching academics and Identify opportunities to embed Library support into courses.

Job queries contact: Belinda Sua b.sua@unsw.edu.au (applications to the address cannot be accepted, please apply online)

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required on application.

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.