Collection Acquisition Senior Librarian
Job No.: 685533
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: Continuing appointment
Remuneration: $96,768 - $104,450 pa HEW Level 6 (plus 17% employer superannuation)
- Amplify your impact at a world leading University library
- Join our inclusive, collegiate community
- Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas
The Opportunity
Energised by library acquisitions, evidence‑based decision making, and the effective management of electronic resources? Join us in shaping Monash University’s dynamic, user‑focussed collection as a team member and acquisition lead contributing to library collection work in support of a vibrant research and learning community.
In this newly created Collection Acquisition Senior Librarian role there is a pivotal part to play in ensuring our users can easily access the resources they need.
As a senior librarian, you will:
- Help lead and support delivery of high-quality acquisition to resource access outcomes, drawing on your library vendor and publisher negotiation skills, collection data analysis expertise, and deep knowledge of library systems and technologies.
- Supervise and support a small team of specialists to effectively maintain all electronic resource management lifecycle activities.
- Collaborate across teams and act as a key liaison point between internal stakeholders and external library vendors and suppliers.
- Contribute to continuous improvement in cross-team workflows to enhance library practices and service delivery.
- Champion an evidence-based, fit-for-purpose library collection aligned with the evolving needs of researchers and educators.
Your experience in library acquisitions and electronic resource management, your technical acumen, working knowledge of library management systems, combined with your high-level problem-solving skills will enable you to support and resolve a variety of complex challenges.
As an effective leader you will empower your specialist team members and those around you to maintain a relevant, sustainable and accessible collection. Through proactive communications, strategic thinking and advocacy for innovation and scholarly resource management you will help foster a culture of collaboration, curiosity and continuous learning.
Join a team that values a can do, forward-thinking mindset and help shape the future of Monash University Library services
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground breaking – a place where great things happen.
We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.
In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world’s top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.
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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.
To Apply
Your application cover letter should address as many of the key selection criteria as possible in a concise way (no more than 2 pages), and explain how you are a good fit for the role. Also submit a copy of your current, detailed resume along with your cover letter.
Previously interviewed applicants need not apply
For further instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: If you are interested in this role you are encouraged to contact Susan Thomson, Content and Collections Manager, +61 03 9905 0528 or susan.thomson@monash.edu
Position Description: Collection Acquisition Senior Librarian
Applications Close: Monday 20th April 2026, 11:55pm AEST
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