Deputy Director, Library

About the role

The Deputy Director, Library is a senior leadership position at the Australian National University (ANU) in Canberra, classified as Senior Manager 3. The role supports the strategic direction and operational delivery of the ANU Library, working closely with the University Librarian to lead library services, scholarly collections, academic and research support and organisational transformation.

Key responsibilities

• Provide leadership across one of Australia's leading university libraries
• Drive innovation and transformational change in support of excellence in research and education
• Partner with the University Librarian, Library staff and the University community to shape the future of scholarly information services
• Ensure the Library advances the University's mission and stays responsive to the needs of researchers, students and staff

Required profile

• Accomplished, forward-thinking leader with extensive experience in research-intensive university or library environments, able to operate at a strategic, institutional level
• Demonstrated leadership of library services, research support or scholarly information environments
• Experience managing significant operational, financial and human resources
• Proven success leading organisational transformation and change in a complex environment
• Track record of building partnerships with academic, professional and external stakeholders
• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
• Rights to live and work in Australia; mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks apply

Applicants must submit a statement of no more than three pages addressing the selection criteria and a current CV with at least three referees. The advertised salary package is $173,592 per annum plus 17% superannuation.