Job no:
Work type: Part-time
Location: Versatile
Categories: Library Services

- Part-time (FTE-0.50) and fixed term until 25 December 2026
- HEW 7 $110,171 - $121,309, pro rata+ 17% Superannuation
- Applications are invited from current continuing, fixed-term and casual employees only.

About the Role

The Scholarly Services Librarian is responsible for the delivery of expert, discipline-based Library services that facilitate productive and impactful relationships with students, academics, and professional staff and support the digital literacy and scholarly information needs of the university community, supporting successful outcomes in work and study.

As a Scholarly Services Librarian, you will:

- Analyse complex information and provide insights to support decision-making
- Identify opportunities for improvement and implement change through appropriate channels
- Prioritise work and evaluate progress to deliver outcomes
- Provide constructive feedback to support team capability
- Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships

To be successful, you’ll have:

- Degree with substantial subsequent experience; or extensive experience management expertise in technical or administrative fields; or equivalent
- Experience delivering complex work
- Strong analytical capability
- Ability to influence stakeholders
- Experience coordinating or leading work

Internal Applicants Only: Applications are invited from current continuing, fixed-term and casual employees only.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Blair Kelly (STEMM Program Delivery Lead) on

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

Applications for this position close on 21 August 2026

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, agile,



and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a agile and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

Pre-employment safety and suitability checks: In accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence, appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, including Working With Children Checks and candidate gender-based violence declarations.

Candidates may be asked to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender‑based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender‑based Violence during the course of their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process. A declaration is not required from individuals who have experienced gender‑based violence. A ‘Yes’ response does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment, and any information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for relevance to the role and the University’s safety obligations.

Advertised: 14 Aug 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time

Ready to inspire learning and discovery? Partner with students and academics to enhance research, digital literacy and scholarly success.

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📌 Scholarly Services Librarian (Australia)
🏢 Deakin University
📍 Australia