Fixed term| Full-Time
Senior Management
Competitive remuneration package (HEO10+)
Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country
About the Role
Due to an upcoming retirement, we have an outstanding opportunity to join the Senior Executive Team at Flinders University Library as our Associate Director, Content and Digital Library Strategy. In this role you will play a key role in shaping and implementing comprehensive library plans, policies, and budget strategies to ensure alignment with organizational goals and optimal resource allocation.
As Associate Director, Content and Digital Library Services, you will be accountable for leading and managing teams responsible for resources, content, and digital infrastructure to ensure alignment with the University’s strategic priorities and Library plans.
With the shared support of the Senior Executive, you will drive digital transformation, manage budgets—particularly for collection acquisitions—and contribute to strategic planning, policy development, and compliance with University standards and legislation. A key focus is maintaining a sustainable workforce that reflects the University’s ethos and values while ensuring high-quality services for students, staff, and researchers.
About You
With high level and influential written and interpersonal communication skills, you are an exemplary leader and enjoy building and maintaining collaborative partnerships both internally and externally.
You understand the issues confronting academic libraries and Australian Universities, and use your strategic, analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to apply these through planning, policy analysis and implementation; keeping in mind current trends and developments in information and communication technology and how libraries can apply these developments.
You are committed to a service ethic and have proven ability to lead an effective service organisation, including leading and managing staff, fostering effective continuous improvement, managing resources and meeting project deadlines.
The ideal candidate will also hold a Postgraduate qualification in the information science domain: (e.g. Library Science, Information Records Management, Digital Literacy, Computer Science, Information Technology, Digital/eLearning, Digital Education; Vocational Education and Training, Business/Data Analytics), with relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education and/or training.
About Flinders University Library
The Library is a vital part of the student experience, creating welcoming spaces and meaningful support for all students, including those far from home. Our initiatives are shaped by student voices through collaborating with, listening to and adapting their ideas, such as expanding student access across all of our campuses, introducing a Sensory Space at the Central Library and developing AI tools, to name just a few. We empower learning, expand access and drive impact to foster academic excellence, and are deepening our impact as a research partner by driving innovation, expanding support and strengthening global visibility
Our cornerstone is the commitment to fostering a connected, inclusive and forward-thinking Library, to ensure that our community has the spaces, support and resources to continue to thrive.
Why Join Flinders University
This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of library services in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment. You’ll work with passionate professionals and contribute to initiatives that make a real impact on teaching, learning, and research. We value and invest in our people, and offer the opportunity to:
Be Part of a Prestigious Institution: Join a respected university committed to innovation and excellence.
Create Impact: This position gives you the chance to shape process improvement projects and leave your mark.
Career Growth: Access opportunities for personal and professional development in a supportive environment.
Make a Difference: If you're passionate about risk-based compliance, this role lets you have a meaningful impact.
Collaborative Culture: Work with talented colleagues in a dynamic environment.
Competitive Benefits: Enjoy comprehensive benefits supporting your well-being and career advancement, including centrally funded processional development opportunities.
Click on why work at Flinders to read about the many benefits of working for Flinders, from Wellbeing, Leave & Career Development to Salary & Superannuation and Life on Campus
Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment
Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.
Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan
Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy
Prescribed Conditions for Employment
A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.
How to Apply and Information
Along with your CV, you are required to submit Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing Key Position Capabilities) of the position description:
Extensive experience and current knowledge of trends and developments in information and communication technology and how libraries can apply these developments.
High level commitment to the service ethic and the demonstrated ability to lead an effective service organisation.
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage staff, including the ability to foster effective continuous improvement, to manage resources and to meet project deadlines.
Demonstrated experience in managing a budget or contributing to budget planning and implementation.
Knowledge of, and interest in, the developments in scholarly communication and understanding of consortia agreements, transformative publishing and open access publishing trends.
For more information regarding this position, please contact Liz Hall
Certification
Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:
15 Jan 2026At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.
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