Senior Research Librarian

Job Summary

Are you a qualified Librarian with significant experience in academic research support looking for your next career opportunity?  This is a rewarding opportunity to join USQ and make your mark as a highly credible Senior Research Librarian while playing a key role in USQ’s research projects.

USQ’s research is helping tackle regional social and economic development, as well as developing shared narratives and cultural enterprises that support identity, well-being and economic opportunity. Our high-quality researchers deliver world-class results that contribute to innovation and benefits to our communities and the nation.  This is evidenced by the recent ERA results that rated USQ as world standard or better in 30 areas of research.

Partnering with our researchers, as a Senior Research Librarian you will play a critical role in helping them to demonstrate their research impact and build a distinguished profile through publications, engagement with scholarly information, and data management planning. You will also support higher degree research (HDR) students in their journey to achieve academic success.

As part of a small, cohesive research support team, you will be involved in a variety of research projects and have opportunities to build valued, collegial partnerships with client groups across the University.  Critical to your success will be your ability to establish yourself as a subject matter expert and key point of contact for USQ’s researchers and HDR students.  This will be supported by your experience in providing high quality library services and your capacity to understand and use fit-for-purpose technology.

If you find supporting academics and students to reach their full potential rewarding and want to make a difference, we invite you to find out more in the Position Description. To apply, please submit your resume / CV and two page statement outlining your motivation and suitability for the role.