Classification: Senior Manager 3
Salary package: $173,592 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Term: Full-time, Continuing
- 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
In 1946, ANU was founded to help rebuild a changing world. We’re still at it, 80 years later. For generations, our people have turned curiosity into ideas that have shaped Australia and our region. Learn more about ANU, our history and the community that has shaped us: ANU at 80
The Position
The Deputy Director, Library is a senior leadership role responsible for supporting the strategic direction and operational delivery of the ANU Library. Working closely with the University Librarian, the role provides leadership across library services, scholarly collections, academic and research support, and organisational transformation.
Operating at the intersection of research infrastructure and academic mission, the Deputy Director ensures the Library advances the University’s mission, remains responsive to the evolving needs of researchers, students and staff while advancing innovation, service excellence and organisational performance.
The Person
We are seeking an accomplished and forward-thinking leader with extensive experience in research intensive university or library environments and the ability to operate at a strategic, institutional level.
You will bring:
- Demonstrated leadership of library services, research support, or scholarly information environments.
- Strong understanding of contemporary trends in research, learning, collections, digital scholarship, and scholarly communication.
- Visible and inclusive leadership, and a proven ability strengthen the Library and University’s culture.
- Experience managing significant operational, financial and human resources.
- Demonstrated success leading organisational transformation and change in a complex environment.
- A track record of building productive partnerships with academic, professional and external stakeholders.
- Highly developed communication, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills.
- A demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and service excellence.
The Library
The ANU Library forms the foundation for discovery and scholarship at the University, enabling the creation, connection and long-term value of knowledge. It plays a critical role in supporting research, teaching, learning and the stewardship of scholarly outputs. The Library delivers worldclass collections, services and expertise that advance the University's strategic objectives and support its research-intensive mission.
For further information please contact Tom Foley, University Librarian, tom.foley@anu.edu.au.
The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au.
ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion.
Application information
In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:
- A statement of no more than three (3) pages addressing the selection criteria.
- A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees, you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
- Other documents, if required.
Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.
Please note: The preferred candidate must have rights to live and work in Australia and will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks relevant to the role they have applied for, in accordance with the Background Checking Procedure and the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence.
Closing Date: Thursday, 3 December 2026, 11:55pm (Canberra Time)
