Manager, Quality and Planning (Library)
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Job Summary
Employment Type: Full Time Permanent (35-hour week)
Remuneration: $% superannuation and leave loading
Location: UNSW Kensington Campus NSW (Hybrid Flexible Working)
About UNSW
UNSW isnt like other places youve worked. Yes were a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together we are driven to be thoughtful practical and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. Its the reason were one of the top 20 universities in the world and a member of Australias prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive be challenged and do meaningful work youre in the right place.
Why Your Role Matters
The Manager Library Quality and Planning plays a vital role within the University Library by supporting library leaders to achieve the Librarys goals in operational planning service management and professional development. Working closely with these leaders you will help shape the future direction of the Library by leading planning quality improvement governance and organisational development initiatives. You will use data insights and stakeholder engagement to drive continuous improvement support strategic decision-making lead key projects and capability programs and contribute to a high-performing and effective Library service.
This position contributes significantly to both strategic and operational initiatives across the Library helping to foster an engaged positive and forward-looking environment that supports the full range of the Librarys services and can access the full responsibilities in the job description.
The role reports to the Associate Director Spaces & Corporate and has one direct report at this stage.
Who You Are
You are an experienced professional with a strong track record in quality management planning organisational development and service improvement. You use data feedback and evidence-based insights to inform decision-making and contribute to business planning aligned with organisational goals.
You have experience identifying capability needs and delivering professional development initiatives within a complex organisation. You are confident working with staff at all levels and using a range of approaches to support organisational team and individual learning and engagement.
You develop a strong understanding of organisational priorities and capability needs and work effectively with senior leaders to identify opportunities for growth and support positive organisational outcomes.
You will bring:
Proven ability to work with leaders across an organisation to deliver staff development quality management planning or organisational improvement initiatives
Experience developing and using service management and performance metrics to support decision-making
Strong data analysis and reporting skills including experience using visualisation and dashboard tools such as Power BI
Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence advise and collaborate effectively with staff at all levels
A proactive approach to identifying opportunities solving problems and driving positive organisational outcomes
Experience working within a university library cultural institution or similarly complex environment would be highly regarded. An understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing academic libraries in 2026 and beyond and how quality and planning processes contribute to achieving the University Librarys goals would also be advantageous.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this position.While this role may be advertised in other states the position is based in Sydney NSW. Please note that relocation costs will not be covered.
Benefits and Culture:People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world. Our benefits include:
Access to up to 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
Additional 3 days of leave over the end of the year period
Discounts and entitlements (retail education fitness)
Recruitment process: Please submit your resume and a short cover letter that explains your motivation to apply for this role at UNSW. You will also be asked to answer the following 3 questions in the application form:
Tell us about your experience working collaboratively with leaders across an organisation in areas such as operations and service management staff development planning and/or staff capability initiatives ideally within a higher education contextor equivalent knowledge gained through education training and experience.
Tell us about your experience in service management and performance measurement within a library or higher education environment ideally including increased user engagement insightful analysis and impactful communication of results.
Tell us about your understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing academic libraries in 2026 and beyond and the ways in which quality and planning processes can help ensure that UNSW Library achieves its strategic objectives as part of Progress for All.
Applications close:15th of July 2026 11.55PM (the shortlisting process wont start until the job ad closes)
Applications cannot be accepted if sent directly to the contact listed
Pre-Employment Checks
Aligned with UNSWs focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety ethical conduct and strong integrity preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.
These pre-employment checks may include a combination of some of the following checks:-
- National and International Criminal history checks
- Entitlement to work and ID checks
- Working With Children Checks
- Completion of a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration
- Verification of relevant qualifications
- Verification of relevant professional membership
- Employment history and reference checks
- Financial responsibility assessments/checks.
- Medical Checks and Assessments
Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds those living with disabilities members of the LGBTIQ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
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