Manager, Library Quality and Planning

Manager, Library Quality and Planning

• Employment Type: Full Time (35-hour week)
• Duration: Continuing Role
• Remuneration: $118,883 - $133,948 (+ 17% superannuation and leave loading)
• Location: Kensington NSW (Hybrid Flexible Working)

About UNSW:

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It’s the reason we’re one of the top 20 universities in the world and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

Why Your Role Matters:

The Manager, Library Quality and Planning plays an integral role within the University Library by providing advanced support to achieve the Library’s strategic goals in quality management, planning, and development.

The Manager, Library Quality and Planning significantly contributes to strategic and operational initiatives across the entire Library service and staff structure, supporting the delivery of the Library’s goals.

Who You Are:

Our ideal candidate will use data insights to employ evidence-based practices, enacting continuous improvements, driving business planning and service development in line with the strategic goals of the University Library.

They will develop a nuanced understanding of the library staff’s unique responsibilities and skill sets, identifying growth opportunities and assisting senior leaders.

Do you have the following attributes?

• Proven experience in quality management, planning, and/or staff development activities in higher education or equivalent level of knowledge gained through education/training and/or experience.

• Advanced skills in service management and performance metrics in a Library or higher education environment, including data analysis, visualisation, and dashboards.

• Demonstrated understanding of the opportunities and issues that academic libraries face in 2024 and beyond, and the contribution that quality and planning processes can make to ensure UNSW Library achieves its objectives.

Benefits and Culture:

UNSW offers a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:​

• Flexible working ​
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period​
• Access to lifelong learning and career development ​
• Progressive HR practices​

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV and a Cover Letter no more than two 2-pages addressing the three characteristics in the Who You Are section above.

Applications close: Sunday 5 May - Before 11:55pm

Get in Touch:

Shaun O’Dwyer

Associate Director, Spaces & Corporate

[email protected]

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. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.