Job Description

Together we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places and economies.

• Permanent full-time opportunity
• NSW office location based in Orange or Parramatta
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $129,464 to $142,665 + super

Are you passionate about libraries, research, and turning information into real-world impact? This is a senior leadership role where you’ll help shape how knowledge is accessed and used to support science, policy, and evidence-based decision making across NSW.

About the role

Our Library Services team supports regional agriculture libraries and a virtual research library used by scientists, policy makers and technical specialists across NSW.

This is a senior leadership role for an experienced library professional to lead contemporary library and information services that support scientific research, policy development and evidence-based decision making.

As Team Lead, you will provide both strategic and operational leadership across physical and digital library services, guiding a specialist team responsible for collections, research support and knowledge access. Working closely with research leaders, scientists and corporate partners, you will ensure trusted information is accessible, discoverable, and effectively used to support better outcomes for land, water, agriculture and the environment.

For more information read the full Role Description: Team Lead Library and Information Services

What you’ll deliver

• Lead end-to-end library and research information services that support high-quality scientific research and evidence-based decision making.
• Partner with research teams to understand their information needs and deliver tailored support, including advanced literature searching, research discovery, and access to specialist resources.
• Provide strategic oversight of collections, subscriptions, and content licensing to ensure resources are relevant, cost-effective, and aligned with research priorities.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a professional library team, building capability and a culture of service excellence and continuous improvement.
• Drive the development and improvement of digital library services, knowledge platforms, and research support tools.
• Oversee governance, procurement, and vendor management for library systems and information resources.
• Champion best practice research information services across the organisation and contribute to broader data, information, and knowledge management strategies.

You will bring

• At least 5 years’ experience in library management or leadership roles is highly regarded, ideally within research, science, or technical environments.
• A strong track record of leading library services, teams, and collections in complex or enterprise settings.
• Demonstrated experience partnering with researchers or subject matter experts to deliver high-value information support.
• Deep understanding of research workflows, scholarly communication, and digital library services.
• Strong people leadership, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning capability.
• Ability to translate research needs into practical, high-impact library and information services.

The work you lead supports research that underpins sustainable agriculture, natural resource management and evidence‑based policy. By caring for NSW’s scientific knowledge, you help shape smarter decisions — now and into the future.

What’s in it for me?

Join our team for a fantastic culture with dynamic collaboration and genuine long-term career support We offer flexibility in work arrangements, diverse and fulfilling assignments, and prioritise work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and access to support programs. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed.

Essential requirement:

• Qualifications acceptable for professional membership of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA), Australian Society of Archivists (ASA) or other combination of qualifications and/or experience deemed by the State Librarian to be equivalent that meets the minimum standard of skill and knowledge inherent in the ALIA standard.

About us

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. To achieve this, we: create vibrant, productive spaces and precincts; manage lands, assets and property effectively and deliver affordable and diverse housing. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and builds the cultural capability of our department to improve outcomes with and for Aboriginal people, communities and entities.

We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments.

Join us

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close Sunday, 31 May 2026 at 11:55PM

Should you require further information about the role please contact Anto Burke, Director Data Spatial & Info Services on anto.burke@dpie.nsw.gov.au.

To enhance your account security, PageUp is introducing two-factor authentication (2FA). You can follow the step by step guide here If you experience any issues please reach out on (02) 63637676 - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1.

A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment.

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via talent.acquisition@dpie.nsw.gov.au or (02) 63637676​ - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.