Manager Library Quality & Planning
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Job Summary
Manager Library Quality and Planning
Employment Type: Full Time (35-hour week)
Duration: Continuing Role
Remuneration: $118883 - $133948 ( 17% superannuation and leave loading)
Location: Kensington 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 quality management planning and staff development.
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 activities.
Support engagement and change management activities including the development of communication plans consultation materials and implementation resources.
Who You Are
You use design data and other insights to inform evidence-based practices and drive continuous improvement and you contribute to business planning and service development aligned with the strategic goals of the University Library. You are an experienced professional with a strong background in identifying capability needs within the university or cultural environment. You are confident in working with staff at all levels using a range of frameworks and approaches for whole-of-library team-based and individual learning and organising and facilitating planning and staff engagement activities.
You take the time to develop a nuanced understanding of library roles responsibilities and skill sets. You can identify opportunities for growth and work effectively with senior leaders across the Library to support staff capability performance and organisational development.
Do You Have the Following Attributes
Proven ability to work collaboratively with leaders across an organisation in areas such as staff development quality management planning and/or staff capability initiatives within a higher education contextor equivalent knowledge gained through education training and experience.
Advanced skills in service management and performance measurement within a library or higher education environment including increased user engagement insightful analysis and impactful communication of results.
A strong 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.
You Will Bring
Proven ability to work with leaders across an organisation to deliver staff development quality management and planning initiativesideally within higher education or an equivalent context.
Advanced skills in service management and performance metrics including data analysis visualisation and dashboard creation in a library higher education or similar environment.
A clear understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing academic libraries in 2025 and beyond and how quality and planning processes contribute to achieving the University Librarys goals.
Benefits and Culture:
UNSW offers a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:
Flexible working
Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
Access to lifelong learning and career development
Progressive HR practices
More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be foundhere.
How to Apply:
Please submit your CV and a Cover Letter no more than two 2-pages addressing the three characteristics in the Who You Are section above.
Applications close: 18 Jan 2026 - Before 11:55pm
Get in Touch:
Shaun ODwyer
Associate Director Spaces & Corporate
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. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Forecasting
- Facilities Management
- SAP
- Supply Chain Experience
- Business Management
- Analysis Skills
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- SAP APO
- Production Planning
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
- ERP Systems
