(HEO7) $98,343 - $109,989 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

Full time, continuing position available.

Build strategic and proactive partnerships with academics and higher degree students to deliver library support for the University’s research, teaching and learning activities. 

The successful applicant will lead outreach and engagement activities within their allocated faculty or school and will proactively build collaborative relationships across the University.  The promotion of priority services and delivering against the Library’s Research Support Framework and Learning and Teaching Principles will be fundamental to this role.

The Liaison Librarian is responsible for leading liaison services to designated Faculties and/or Schools to enhance scholarly and research productivity, support teaching staff to deliver excellent learning outcomes for students at all levels and to strategically participate in learning, teaching and research activities.  A key aspect of this role is to proactively engage with designated faculty and/or school staff, students and researchers to identify opportunities which support their research, learning and teaching needs while providing specialist advice that contributes to the advancement of the Library’s strategic objectives. The role has both a strategic engagement and operational focus.

To be successful you will need:

• Demonstrated ability to develop, deliver and market information services in a higher education environment.
• An understanding of contemporary and emerging pedagogical practice, digital capabilities and graduate attributes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of emerging trends in open access publishing and scholarly communication, impact measurements and research data management.
• Experience in designing, leading and evaluating engaging information and research skills programs
• Proven ability to proactively build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers ensuring customer needs are met.
• Proven ability to actively contribute to a collaborative, dynamic team and implement change in the workplace.
• Eligible for professional membership of ALIA or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to promote the organisational values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery, and a commitment to positively comply with the associated behaviour expectations.

The path to Adelaide University

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.

Your division's broader role

The Division of Academic and Student Engagement drives the University's strategic activities in relation to learning and teaching. This includes ensuring all Adelaide students have a quality experience, and investing in our academic staff's professional development.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/dase/division-leadership

If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a resume, as well as a cover letter addressing your suitability and experience for the position, referring to the selection criteria as outlined in the position description, in no more than 2 pages.

Applications close 11:55pm, 20 June 2025.

To be eligible to apply for this position, you must be an Adelaide University, University of Adelaide or UniSA current employee at the time the position is advertised.

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position; contact:

Rachel Bickley
Acting Senior Manager, Academic Liaison
University Library | The University of Adelaide
P: (08) 8313 1040
E: rachel.bickley@adelaide.edu.au

You'll find a full position description below.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. 

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