Manager Student Engagement
Share
Job Location:
Monthly Salary:
Posted on:
20 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Full time continuing role as Library Manager Student Engagement Conservatorium of Music Library
Opportunity to manage the development and delivery of high-quality client-focused student engagement services
Base Salary $126065 - $% Superannuation
About the opportunity
The Manager Student Engagement will coordinate and develop services and facilities available at Library sites to ensure that they support students staff and the community with access to quality services and resources that enhance the learning teaching and research experience. This role will collaborate with the Associate Director Student Engagement to investigate and initiate new client focused services and with the Manager Student Experience on co-designing and delivery of student engagement activities. This role will provide oversight and management of local collections with the Collections Management Specialist in line with relevant policies and procedures.
The Manager Student Engagement will provide leadership to the development and operation of the research and learning support services available at the designated sites. This includes developing the staff so that the services continue to meet the emerging needs of the client communities. This role must ensure that print collections are accessible and support the current research and learning priorities of the University. The role requires on-site management of the learning spaces to be welcoming for clients and ensure technology and spaces are meeting their needs. Services must be kept current and this role leads the development of new online and on-site services that meet contemporary pedagogical standards and use appropriate emergent technologies to improve support services that advance the Universitys research and learning agendas.
This role will be based at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. The University Library reserves the right to transfer or rotate the location of this position to any of its Library sites based on workloads professional development or business needs.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
lead develop and manage the complex and expert services across multiple sites such as learning and research environments advisory services student engagement services collection access and maintenance
manage the development and delivery of high-quality client-focused student engagement services
provide operational management of client services and environments
provide effective leadership guidance and support to team members
actively contribute to University and Library culture and values
manage engagement with University and information communities
foster and sustain collaborative relationships with Faculty and The Conservatorium High School
About you
postgraduate qualifications or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and qualifications
holds or willing to obtain a Working with Children Check
extensive experience in developing and communicating team goals priorities and organisational values to the team
demonstrated experience in student engagement and/or support programs in the higher education sector
demonstrated ability to lead manage and motivate staff and improve team performance through mentoring and provision of staff development opportunities
demonstrated ability to identify and implement new and emerging technology solutions and initiatives that assist the learning teaching and research needs and improve the quality of the library services
understanding of how technologies including social networking tools can be used to engage with students and researchers and support their connecting with each other
demonstrated capacity for communicating and assisting a diversity of clients with a demonstrated commitment to quality customer services
background in music or experience in music library operations desirable
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions the University may take any necessary step including the termination of your employment.
EEO statement
At the University of Sydney our shared values are trust accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion evidenced by our people and culture programs as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People women people living with a disability people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and those who identify as LGBTQIA. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.
How to apply
Applications (including a cover letter CV and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.
For a confidential discussion about the role or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application please contact Kristy Fairweather Recruitment Operations by email to
The University of Sydney
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
Click to view the Position Description for
this role.
Applications Close
Sunday 30 November 2025 11:59 PMRequired Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Employee Orientation
- Public Health
- Account Management
- VersionOne
- Conflict Management
- Project Management
- Relationship Management
- Team Management
- Customer relationship management
- Human Resources
- Public Speaking
About Company
The University of Sydney: A global top 20 university in Sydney, Australia, leading the way in addressing environmental, social, and governance challenges. Ranked 11th in the world for sustainability.
