Careers at UniSC

• Library Services, 90 Sippy Downs Drive, UniSC Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia, 4556
• Professional Level 6 - $92,964 - $100,603 p.a.plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full Time appointment

The Opportunity

Library Services at UniSC is a dynamic hub dedicated to fostering an exceptional centre of learning, research, and creativity. Focused on student success and academic partnerships, we provide high-quality scholarly information, innovative research tools, and inclusive spaces both physically and online. This role offers the chance to contribute to managing digital collections that support evolving course and research needs. With opportunities to collaborate across campuses, you’ll join a supportive team that values growth, flexibility, and meaningful projects. Working closely with colleagues, you will coordinate electronic resources, manage licensing and access, and develop staff training to enhance service delivery. Through collaboration and continuous improvement, you will help create a library environment where discovery and connection thrive.

You will:

• evaluate and recommend to the Manager Library Collections and Access addition of new and emerging electronic resources, ensuring the library’s digital collection supports course development, research and the broader university community needs;
• develop and implement training programs for library staff, ensuring they are well informed and proficient in utilising and managing electronic resources;
• coordinate technical aspects, licensing, and user access to maintain seamless resource availability; and
• prepare documentation guides, organise procurement and finance documentation according to university procurement guidelines, and resolve problems regarding user access to electronic resources

About you

Our candidate is a knowledgeable and experienced library professional who understands the vital role electronic resources play in supporting academic success and research excellence. You bring a strong background in managing digital collections, licensing, and consortia agreements within an academic library environment. A natural problem-solver, you’re skilled at analysing challenges and delivering practical solutions that keep library systems running smoothly. You communicate clearly and confidently with diverse audiences and manage competing priorities with ease. Curious and committed to continuous learning, you stay up to date with emerging trends and technologies to ensure our digital resources remain accessible, reliable, and relevant.

You will possess:

• completion of a relevant degree with relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and training in Library and Information Management;
• extensive experience coordinating electronic resources, with knowledge of collaborative agreements and license management in an academic library setting;
• proven ability to analyse issues and develop practical solutions for efficient electronic resource management;
• strong knowledge of integrated library systems, applications, and technologies supporting digital collections;
• ability to compile high-quality, evidence-based reports;
• skilled at managing workloads and priorities under tight deadlines to meet operational needs;
• ability to work across multiple sites when required, including Sippy Downs, Moreton Bay, Fraser Coast, Gympie and Caboolture; and
• excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate clearly to diverse audiences.

UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.

Position Description - Electronic Resources Coordinator

All applications must be lodged through our website. To apply please visit our website at: Careers at UniSC

Applications for this position close midnight, Monday 20 October 2025. 

Your completed application must include:

• a resume, and a response to selection criteria. Noting that within the application form, we will request a statement addressing each of the selection criteria contained within the position description.

Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team

UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au

We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life

Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Ian Drummond
Manager, Library Collections and Access
Telephone: 07 5456 5597
Email: idrummond@usc.edu.au 

Discover UniSC

We're all about doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and being part of an incredible journey. We’re not the biggest university. But we’re growing every day, and doing big things. Like ground-breaking research, championing sustainability, producing gold-winning athletes and award-winning alumni.

We're one of the fastest growing universities in Australia, growing to over 2,000 people across 5 campuses in South East Queensland and a growing footprint in major capital cities.

Teaching excellence is at the heart of what we do, and our commitment to sustainability is integrated into our teaching, research, and daily operations. Our research tackles the most pressing challenges of our time, with 13 research fields ranked well above world standard, characterised by evidence of outstanding performance according to the Excellence Research for Australia Rankings. At UniSC you will have the opportunity to contribute to the educational landscape for future generations. 

We foster a collaborative and supportive environment, encouraging continuous professional development and providing resources to enhance your career. We recognise and value the contributions of each team member to our culture and success. We're not afraid to be different, and we're looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team that is working together to improve our local and global challenges.

Our Culture & Benefits:

• Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
• Modern teaching & research facilities.
• Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
• We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
• EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.