(HEO7) $101,785 - $113,839 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

Full time, fixed term position available for 12 months.

Build strategic and proactive partnerships with academics and higher degree students to deliver library support for the University’s research activities. 

The successful applicant will contribute to research activities and will proactively build collaborative relationships across the University.  The promotion of priority services and delivering against the Library’s Research Support Framework will be fundamental to this role.

The Academic Librarian is responsible for enhancing liaison services to assist with scholarly and research productivity.  A key aspect of this role is to proactively engage with faculty and/or school staff, higher degree students and researchers to identify opportunities which support their research needs while providing specialist advice that contributes to the advancement of the Library’s strategic objectives. The role has both a strategic engagement and operational focus.

Please note: The role is currently in the University of Adelaide library structure as ‘Liaison Librarian’. In the Adelaide University structure this role is placed in the Researcher Support team and will be aligned as ‘Academic Librarian’.

To be successful you will need:

• Demonstrated ability to develop, deliver and market information services in a higher education environment.
• An understanding of contemporary and emerging pedagogical practice, digital capabilities and graduate attributes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of emerging trends in open access publishing and scholarly communication, impact measurements and research data management.
• Experience in designing, leading and evaluating engaging information and research skills programs
• Proven ability to proactively build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers ensuring customer needs are met.
• Proven ability to actively contribute to a collaborative, dynamic team and implement change in the workplace.
• Eligible for professional membership of ALIA or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to promote the organisational values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery, and a commitment to positively comply with the associated behaviour expectations.

The path to Adelaide University

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.

Your division's broader role

The Division of Academic and Student Engagement drives the University's strategic activities in relation to learning and teaching. This includes ensuring all Adelaide students have a quality experience, and investing in our academic staff's professional development.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/dase/division-leadership

If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a resume, as well as a cover letter addressing your suitability and experience for the position, referring to the selection criteria as outlined in the position description, in no more than 2 pages.

Applications close 11:55pm, Thursday 6 November 2025.

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

To be eligible to apply for this position, you must be an Adelaide University, University of Adelaide or UniSA current employee at the time the position is advertised.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position; contact:

Rachel Bickley

Acting Senior Manager, Academic Liaison

T: (08) 8313 1040

E: rachel.bickley@adelaide.edu.au

You'll find a full position description below.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. 

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