(11 Nov 2026) The Deputy Director, Library is a senior leadership role responsible for supporting the strategic direction and operational delivery of the ANU Library. Working closely with the University Librarian, the role provides leadership across library services, scholarly collections, academic and research support, and organizational transformation.
Operating at the intersection of research infrastructure and academic mission, the Deputy Director ensures the Library advances the University’s mission, remains responsive to the evolving needs of researchers, students and staff while advancing innovation, service excellence and organizational performance.
We are seeking an accomplished and forward-thinking leader with extensive experience in research intensive university or library environments and the ability to operate at a strategic, institutional level.
You will bring:
- Demonstrated leadership of library services, research support, or scholarly information environments.
- Strong understanding of contemporary trends in research, learning, collections, digital scholarship, and scholarly communication.
- Visible and inclusive leadership, and a proven ability strengthen the Library and University’s culture.
- Experience managing significant operational, financial and human resources.
- Demonstrated success leading organizational transformation and change in a complex environment.
- A track record of building productive partnerships with academic, professional and external stakeholders.
- Highly developed communication, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills.
- A demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and service excellence.
The job description in full is here.
