Flexible location hybrid work arrangements Part-time (0.5 FTE) and fixed-term, commencing December 2025 to 25 December 2026 HEW 7 $105,933 - $116,643 17% Superannuation Why take the next step with us? At Deakin, we’re committed to supporting your growth. As a valued staff member, you’ll continue to benefit from flexible working arrangements, generous leave options, and a strong focus on health and wellbeing. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to broaden your experience, work collaboratively across teams, and make a direct impact on student engagement and success. We support your continued development through access to learning programs and leadership opportunities, helping you shape a fulfilling career within the University. About the role: The Scholarly Services Librarian provides expert, discipline-aligned library services that enhance learning and research outcomes across the university. This role focuses on delivering impactful, student-centred and research-supportive services, while maintaining a strong understanding of scholarly communication and evolving practices in digital literacy. Working collaboratively within a values-driven team, the Scholarly Services Librarian supports both the academic and professional community, with a particular focus on the STEMM disciplines and the integration of emerging technologies like generative AI. As a Scholarly Services Librarian, you will: Design, deliver, and evaluate in-person, digital, hybrid, and self-paced learning experiences to build capacity across undergraduate, postgraduate, and graduate research students, as well as teaching, research and professional staff members. Collaborate with teaching staff and learning designers to assess digital literacy needs and provide tailored support, including guidance on open education resources and the use of artificial intelligence. Support researchers through expert advice and service provision in the areas of systematic searching, publishing strategies (including open access), research metrics and research impact reporting, research data management, and research outputs stewardship. Develop, maintain and apply deep knowledge of resources and scholarly needs in STEMM disciplines. Build strong, sustainable relationships across the university by problem-solving, setting clear expectations, and contributing to a positive, values-driven team culture. To be successful, you’ll have: A Degree with at least 4 years subsequent relevant experience; or An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training in library and information science conferring eligibility for Associate membership of the Australian Library and Information Association, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or training. Relevant qualifications and/or experience in specified disciplines or industries, with advanced knowledge of digital literacy programs, pedagogies, and experience designing and delivering face-to-face and online library workshops and modules. Here's how to apply: Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience. For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Blair Kelly, STEMM Program Delivery Lead via blair.kelly@deakin.edu.au For a copy of the position description, please see below: PD - Scholarly Services Librarian-4.pdf Applications for this position close on Tuesday 4th November 2025. Are You Ready? Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community. We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success. We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.
