Academic Services Lead
Job No.: 701068
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 12 months, fixed-term appointment (commencing April 2027)
Remuneration: $124,343 - $137,251 pa HEW Level 08 (plus 17% employer superannuation)
- Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
- Join our inclusive, collaborative community
- Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them
The Opportunity
Monash University Library has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic Academic Services Lead (HEW 8) to join our team on a 12 month secondment, commencing on April 5, 2027.
You will lead a dedicated team of professional librarians, transforming how we support Monash students, researchers and educators. This position leads the Study and Learning Support Service Team.
As the Academic Services Lead, you are the vital link between strategy and execution. You will:
- Lead with Impact: Supervise and mentor a high-performing team of six Academic Services Librarians and Librarians, fostering a culture of creative thinking, trust, and professional growth.
- Champion Innovation: Drive the design and delivery of scalable, sustainable Library programs using agile methodologies and project-based ways of working.
- Collaborate Strategically: Act as a crucial conduit between Library Business Partners and Academic Services Librarians, ensuring our services align with the University’s evolving priorities.
- Influence the Sector: Stay at the forefront of global trends in academic libraries, ensuring Monash remains a leader in research and education support.
This is an excellent opportunity to progress your career as a Library leader
For further information, please see the Position Description (link below).
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – 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.
Learn more about Monash.
Be part of our story. Work with us to #ChangeIt.
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
Please submit a current copy of your resume along with a cover letter in which you address how you meet the key selection criteria. For 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: Kay Tucker, Manager, Library Services (Education), Academic Services, Monash University Library, +61 3 9905 1516 or Kay.Tucker@monash.edu
Position Description: Academic Services Lead
Applications Close: Wednesday 25 November 2026, 11:55pm AEDT
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