- Division Education &
- Students
__jobinformationwidget.freetext.LocationText__ Penrith, AU
- Contract Type Full-Time
Job ID
REF1765G
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- Full-time, Ongoing position
- Based at Westerns Kingswood (Penrith) campus, with flexible working arrangements
- Salary: HEW Level 7 $107,053 – $115,469 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading.
- Shape scholarly collections that advance teaching, research and student success
Help ensure Western Sydney University students and researchers have access to the scholarly resources they need to learn, teach and discover. The Opportunity The Library Content and Procurement Coordinator plays a key role in ensuring Western Sydney University students and researchers have access to the scholarly resources they need to succeed. You will coordinate the acquisition, renewal and licensing of content, helping to build collections that support the University’s teaching, learning and research priorities. The Library Content and Procurement Coordinator will manage relationships with publishers, vendors and consortia partners, negotiate licensing agreements and monitor resource expenditure. Working collaboratively across the Library and University, the Library Content and Procurement Coordinator will use analytics, stakeholder feedback and evidence to support collection, renewal and resource allocation decisions.
The role will also contribute to improving acquisitions and electronic resource management workflows, exploring emerging technologies and enhancing how library content is selected, managed and accessed.
The Library
Content and Procurement Coordinator will represent the Library in professional networks and contribute to the future direction of scholarly content and access in a changing information environment.
What Success Looks Like
Success in this role will be demonstrated through sustainable agreements, informed collection decisions and reliable access to scholarly resources. Key outcomes will include:
- Coordinating the acquisition, renewal and licensing of scholarly resources that support teaching, learning and research.
- Building productive relationships with publishers, vendors and consortia partners to secure value-focused agreements.
- Using analytics, expenditure data and stakeholder feedback to inform collection decisions and recommendations.
- Monitoring resource expenditure and supporting the effective allocation of collection budgets.
- Improving systems, workflows and technology-enabled practices for managing and accessing library content.
Please refer to the Position Description for full details. About You The successful candidate will bring relevant library collections experience, strong analytical capability and a collaborative approach to stakeholder engagement. They will have:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in library and information services or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Extensive experience in scholarly content procurement, licensing, electronic resource management or related collection services.
- Strong analytical skills, including the ability to use data, evidence and stakeholder feedback to inform decisions.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship management skills across internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to improve library systems, procurement workflows and collection management practices while managing competing priorities.
Benefits We invest in the people who make our mission possible. Alongside a rewarding career, we offer a range of benefits designed to support your financial, personal and family wellbeing.
- Financial benefits: Access to staff-only products and offers with selected banking partners, salary sacrifice options for onsite parking, and novated motor vehicle leasing.
- Health and wellbeing support: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP), complimentary annual flu vaccination, eligibility for Fitness Passport membership, and access to discounted private health cover.
- Onsite childcare: Long day care and early learning services operate at our Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Parramatta, and Penrith campuses. Staff may be eligible for discounted fees and salary packaging, with places subject to centre capacity.
Application Details
- Position Enquiries: Direct to Charina Kofod, Collections Manager,
via
[email protected]. Please include the job reference code REF1765G in your email.
- Closing Date: 11:59pm, Tuesday 8th September 2026.
- Working Rights: You must provide evidence of your working rights in Australia at time of application.
- How to Apply: Please note that only applications submitted via the University’s online recruitment system will be considered. As part of your online application, you will be asked to respond to screening questions addressing the key qualifications, experiences and skills required for this position.
Belonging at Western We are committed to substantive equality as outlined in our Equal Opportunity Policy. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. For reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact
[email protected].
About Western
This is your prospect to be part of something bigger. By joining Western Sydney University, you become a valued member of our community. As our region changes, so too does our university. Western is boldly different, energetic, global, diverse, dynamic, and youthful.
Our mission is to deliver student success, impactful research, and stronger communities. As part of our team, you will have a stake in shaping the future of education, broadening horizons, and changing lives. Making a difference starts at Western.
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About Western
Western Sydney University was established in 1989, bringing together a number of existing higher education institutions across the region to create a single, unified university for Western Sydney. Founded with a strong commitment to accessibility and community engagement, the University was designed to expand educational opportunities for one of Australia’s most diverse and rapidly growing regions. Over the years, it has evolved into a world-class institution known for its innovation, research excellence, and focus on equity and social justice—continuing to play a vital role in shaping the future of Greater Western Sydney and beyond.
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