$122,641 to $138,131 pa (HEW 8)
Ongoing, Full time, Joondalup and City Campus
Open to candidates with relevant working rights
LIBRARY SERVICES CENTRE
JOONDALUP AND CITY CAMPUS
$122,641 to $138,131 pa PLUS 17% SUPERANNUATION
ONGOING, FULL TIME
Edith Cowan University
Are you ready to belong to a dynamic community where courage, creativity, and optimism are essential elements of our DNA? At ECU we’re inspired by the incredible achievements of Edith Cowan, the first woman elected to an Australian parliament and a lifelong champion of education. Empowered by her legacy, we’re united in our vision to lead the sector in educational experience and expand our impact through world-class research.
Embrace an opportunity to become part of something extraordinary.
Library Services Centre
The Library Services Centre provides innovative, customer-focused services that support the University’s learning, teaching and research goals. This includes helping students and staff develop digital and information skills, supporting the use of learning technologies, building research skills and providing access to information resources and scholarly and cultural collections. The Library also undertakes the management of the University’s tier-one library systems and databases, as well as data analytics to inform service planning and collection development. In addition, it provides a wide range of online resources and services to staff and students across all campuses and study locations. The Library also leads the management of the University’s business records and archives. This includes the maintenance of information management systems and the use of data analytics to improve processes. Together, these efforts ensure that key information is captured, organised and preserved, supporting compliance, informed decision-making and the ongoing accessibility of the University’s records.
About the Opportunity
You will lead a skilled team of librarians supporting teaching and learning and student success. You will be responsible for:
Leading and managing the Digital and Information Literacy team of librarians, fostering a culture of high performance, collaboration and continuous improvement.
Driving the development and delivery of innovative digital, information and AI literacy programs, resources and services for students and staff.
Partnering with Schools, the Centre for Learning and Teaching, and other stakeholders to embed digital and information literacy into the student learning experience.
Developing frameworks, models and support services that enhance learning, teaching and student success across the University.
Contributing to strategic planning, decision making, and cross University projects that advance ECU's learning and teaching agenda.
About you
Applicants will be expected to have:
Completion of a relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience, or equivalent level of expertise gained from a combination of experience, training or professional accreditation. Eligibility for associate membership of the Australian Library and Information Association is desirable.
You will be able to demonstrate:
Experience working in a management role in libraries and/or higher education
Proven success leading and developing high-performing teams, fostering collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Strong understanding of contemporary pedagogy, student learning, assessment, and technology-enhanced learning environments.
Experience designing and delivering digital, information and AI literacy programs, services, resources, or frameworks.
Demonstrated ability to build productive relationships with academic staff, professional staff, and other stakeholders.
Strong project skills, with the ability to deliver outcomes across multidisciplinary teams
Importantly, you will demonstrate personal attributes that align with the University’s values.
Benefits of working at ECU
At ECU we’re committed to fostering a positive employment experience and believe this is fundamental to the success and satisfaction of our employees. Growth and development matter here, because we recognise people are at the centre of everything we do. Our thriving work culture is guided by the ECU values and complemented by a range of employee benefits; visit our website to read about flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlements, our commitment to Wellbeing, exclusive corporate discounts and industry-leading superannuation.
Contact
Please contact Nicole Johnston, Associate University Librarian on or
[email protected] on 0863042767 for more information.
Application Process
Please upload an up to date resume summarising your experience and achievements, along with a covering letter of no more than 2 pages addressing how you meet the selection criteria
Advert Closure
Applications close Sunday, 2 August 2026 at 11:30pm AWST.
ECU reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date, and encourage applicants to submit their applications early.
PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.
ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace with specific strategies and initiatives in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. We strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age and faith. For more information on our commitment to equity and diversity, please visit our Inclusive Workplace website.
At ECU, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively encourage people with disability to apply to ECU. To discuss how we can support adjustment requirements, please contact the person listed above.
