Total remuneration range $115,122 to $127,298 pa
Full-time continuing appointment
Toowoomba, Springfield or Ipswich campus
Building on its strengths as Australia’s leading regional University, UniSQ’s vision is to be renowned for innovation and excellence in education, student experience, research and engagement. Guided by our core values of respect, integrity and excellence, the University’s Strategic Plan 2021-2025 outlines our commitment to creating and sharing knowledge, transforming lives and solving the problems that matter to our world.
Library Services
UniSQ Library Services supports the University’s commitment to the pursuit of excellence in learning, teaching, research and community service through the provision of high-quality information services and environments. The Library provides a range of physical and virtual facilities and services, delivering information in a variety of formats and channels: online, print and face-to-face.
Who you are
Are you passionate about driving evidence-based decision-making and enhancing organisational impact through meaningful data and strategic insights? Join UniSQ Library as our Coordinator (Evidence Based Practice) and play a pivotal role in ensuring our Library services remain innovative, data-driven, and aligned with both internal and external requirements.
What you'll do
As the Coordinator (Evidence Based Practice), you’ll be instrumental in shaping how evidence is collected, analysed, and utilised to foster continuous improvement. Working closely with the Senior Manager Digital Library and a dedicated team, your efforts will enhance the library’s internal governance processes, support our “students as partners” initiatives, and position UniSQ Library as a leader in evidence-based practice. In doing so you will:
Lead data collection, performance measurement, and reporting initiatives to inform strategic decision-making.
Collate and publish library reports, translating evidence into actionable insights and impactful communications.
Advise on and champion evidence-based practice within the Library, engaging with staff to identify business needs and improvement opportunities.
Coordinate and grow the Library’s students as partners framework, supporting collaborative projects and mentoring student partners.
Cultivate and maintain relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders, including academic divisions, professional bodies, and consortia.
Contribute to scholarly research in library and information science, influencing the evolution of library practices.
What will help you succeed
Key to your success in this role will be your ability in driving evidence-based decision-making and enhancing organisational impact through meaningful data and strategic insights. In addition, you will have:
Hold relevant tertiary qualifications and are eligible for associate membership of the Australian Library and Information Association or have significant experience in evidence-based practice and data visualization in an academic library.
Excel at analysing complex problems and developing innovative strategies for resolution.
Demonstrate a customer-focused mindset, designing and delivering responsive and impactful services.
Possess strong skills in data visualisation, library management systems, and knowledge of the higher education sector.
Are adept at managing competing priorities, initiating projects, and driving continuous improvement.
Communicate with clarity and impact, building relationships across diverse audiences and teams.
For further information about this role, please contact Carmel O'Sullivan, University Librarian and Director (Library Services) via +61 7 4631 1778 or Director.Library@unisq.edu.au.
The University offers a range of different ways of working and connecting across our physical and virtual spaces to meet the needs of our students, partners and community. We value diversity and strive to foster an inclusive environment that is underpinned by our values and champions, embraces and respects differences.
We support and encourage applications from all diversity groups. With an increasingly diverse workforce, we understand that careers may be placed on hold or limited throughout many life circumstances.
Find out more about UniSQ at www.usq.edu.au
Reference Number: People Services to complete
Location: Toowoomba, Springfield or Ipswich
Term: Full-time continuing appointment (36 hours/week)
Salary: Total remuneration range $115,122 to $127,298 pa (includes salary range of $97,272 to $107,560 pa, employer super contributions of 17% and annual leave loading)
Closes: Friday, 3 January 2025 @ 11.30pm AEST
At UniSQ we are united by our core values of Respect, Integrity and Excellence, which guide our daily actions and decision-making.
To be considered for this position, you will need to have the right to work in Australia.
If you know that this role is right for you, please submit your current resume together with a two-page (maximum) statement, outlining your skills and experience relative to ‘Who we’re looking for’ in the position description.
For more information on our selection process please refer to your recruitment journey available on our website.