Assistant Manager, Library Information Resources

Student Journey

- Continuing, full time
- $116,342 to $135,019 per annum (HEO8) + 17% super
- Salary packaging options available
- Generous leave entitlements including Christmas shutdown, parental, cultural, gender affirmation & domestic violence
- 5 weeks annual leave + Christmas shutdown leave
- Armidale based role
- Relocation assistance available
- Free on campus parking
- On campus state of the art sporting and athletic facilities (Sport UNE)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing support
- Diverse and supportive workplace with UNE Ally Network, Equity Committee, Queer Space

About the role The Assistant Manager, Library Information Resources provides leadership and expertise in acquiring and integrating information in all formats into the library collections, maximising productivity and ensuring compliance with University policies relating to procurement and audit processes. The role works collaboratively with stakeholders in the Library, the University and externally.

The role provides leadership in developing and maintaining awareness of emerging technologies, standards and technical issues relating to acquisition, licensing, access, and usage of electronic resources and recommends and implements new initiatives for managing and processing of library material. The position reports directly to the Director Library Services and University Librarian and operates under their broad direction.

About you To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Proven ability to lead others within a library environment and to provide high-level strategic advice to executive leadership.
- Extensive experience in acquisition processes within a library environment, including vendor liaison and negotiation experience, and licence and contract management.
- The ability to oversee an allocated budget, ensuring effective spend, high return on investment, and ensuring that payments meet institutional requirements.
- Extensive experience in collection lifecycle management across all formats, including metadata management to provide an accessible and discoverable library collection.
- Highly developed problem solving and analytical skills to maximise productivity, improve access to library resources and to work creatively to achieve results in an AI-enabled institution.

About the Library The Library is part of the Student Journey portfolio which is responsible for all aspects of the student experience at UNE to ensure quality of provision from enrolment to graduation.



Through institutional collaboration the Division supports the University's strategy; in ensuring all UNE students and UNE graduates have an experience which supports and enables their academic success and future life course progress.

The Library also has added responsibility for supporting teaching, learning and research through the provision of digital information literacy and through curating and providing access both to world class scholarly resources and to the unique, rare and historical collections of the University and the New England region.

Enquiries To discuss this role please contact Rebecca Higgins, Senior Manager Library Operations, phone: (02) 6773 5483, email: [email protected].

If you require any adjustments or support to fully participate—such as an alternative format for the application form—please contact your Talent Acquisition Consultant at [email protected] or on 02 6773 3705.

If you have a disability and would like a confidential conversation about working at UNE, you are welcome to contact our Health, Safety and Wellbeing Team.

Please visit www.une.edu.au/jobs-at-unefor further information about this position and other career opportunities at UNE.

Before you apply

We encourage you to visit our How to Apply page. Whether you are new to applying at UNE or simply want to put your best foot forward, you will find practical, step-by-step guidance on preparing your application, crafting your cover letter, and addressing the Selection Criteria found in the Position Statement. We recommend using the STAR methodology (Situation, Task, Action, Result) — a straightforward and effective approach that helps you clearly demonstrate your skills, experience and suitability for the role.

To Apply

Closing Date: 11:59pm, Sunday, 22 November 2026

Reference No: 225335

Submit your application through www.une.edu.au/jobs-at-une and refer to vacancy ref 225335.

Your application should be comprised of:

1. Covering letter;
2. Responses to selection criteria (please refer to the position description); and
3. Current CV.





Applicants must have appropriate Australian work rights for the duration of this position.

About Armidale

Armidale is an attractive and vibrant city that combines all the features of a bustling regional town centre with the tranquility of rural living. It boasts gourmet restaurants and cafes, boutique shopping, quality schools and sporting facilities. Surrounded by mountain gorges, waterfalls and national parks, Armidale’s natural beauty and distinct seasons make it an ideal place to live and thrive. To find out more, visit https://www.visitarmidale.com.au/experience.

Moving to Regional NSW? Introducing The Welcome Experience. The Welcome Experience is a free service for essential workers and their families considering or moving to regional NSW. Obtain free, personalised support for a range of services such as housing, education, partner job opportunities, and community integration. Learn more and register for the program here www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience. Please choose Southern New England (Armidale and Tamworth) for the location.

UNE: A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace

At UNE, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our people and the unique perspectives they bring. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone is valued and empowered to contribute their best.

We warmly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with lived experience of mental health or disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQIA+.

About Our Process

At UNE, we are committed to employing individuals who meet the requirements of this role and align with our values: Be Bold, Be Kind, Be Accountable, Be Connected. All applicants will be contacted and advised of an outcome.

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment checks prior to commencing in this role, as indicated in the position description. This includes providing a National Police Check, Gender Based Violence Declaration and for some roles, a Working with Children Check prior to an offer of employment being made. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically excluded from applying for this position, unless a specific legal requirement applies.

For more information, see UNE's Pre-Employment Check Webpage.

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