Job Description

• Full time, Fixed term contracts until 31st December 2028
• Develop and deliver quality client-centred Library services for academics, higher degree by research students and other relevant areas of the University
• Base Salary $103,185 + 17% superannuation
  

About the opportunity

The Research Services Librarian will support the continuous improvement and delivery of Library services for researchers related to scholarly communication, bibliometrics, open access, and access and use of university-created digital research content, including research theses, open access publications, non-traditional research outputs and data.

About you

• previous experience and knowledge around university operations, research and scholarly publishing
• a proactive approach to working with internal and external stakeholders to build effective working relationships as a strong collaborator
• ability to effectively translate complex process requirements to researchers, HDR students and colleagues
• excellent problem-solving skills, professional judgement and the ability to effectively work on team and independent projects
• knowledge of the contemporary higher education and research landscape
• ability to balance competing agendas and demands in a complex environment

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 and declarations

Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. 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

Sunday 26 July 2026 11:59 PM