Systems Librarian

About this Opportunity

• Continuing, Full-Time
• Digital Services Directorate
• CQUniversity Rockhampton (other CQUniversity regional locations by negotiation)
• Higher Education Worker Level 5
• Total Remuneration $95,618 to $107,560 pa (including salary of $80,799 to $90,890 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading)

Join an organisation with an unbreakable belief that quality education, training and research should be available to everyone – regardless of background, location or life circumstances.

Working at CQUniversity

CQUniversity Library delivers high quality services and collections to support the learning, teaching and research goals of the University. In this position you will be a member of the Discovery Services team responsible for the administration and management of digital library systems and applications.

You will bring to the position a strong customer service focus, an enthusiasm to work in a cross-team, cross-campus environment and you will use your professional and technical skills to support and enhance the Digital Library experience.

As part of the Digital Services Directorate, the Library fosters an innovative and agile ‘One Library One Team’ environment with a focus on collaboration, staff development and keeping up with emerging trends in academic libraries and user experience.

Be Rewarded

• 17% superannuation (with the choice to join an award-winning superfund)
• 6 weeks annual leave (incl. Christmas and New Year closure)
• 10 days personal/sick leave, plus 5 days carer’s leave
• 7.25 hours engaged service leave
• Fantastic professional and career development opportunities
• Up to 26 weeks (six months) paid parental leave
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport

Position Requirements

• Ability to use and support a range of library systems and technologies to deliver and enhance library services, including troubleshooting issues, analysing usage data, and contributing to the evaluation and implementation of new tools and platforms.
• Ability to collaborate with staff and stakeholders to support the continuous improvement of library systems and workflows, engaging in planning, implementation, and feedback stages.
• Knowledge of contemporary library practices, processes and concepts relating to the provision of service delivery and operations.
• Eligible for, or actively working towards, associate or allied field membership with the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA).

Position Description

For further information about this position, please refer to the Position Description.

Apply today for a career that changes lives

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Thursday, 6 November 2025

  
Job Requisition ID: 6630

Contact Details: 

Jaron Stidiford

(07) 4923 2669

j.stidiford@cqu.edu.au

When submitting your application, please include: Your Current CV or Resume, and a 1-2 page Cover Letter highlighting your relevant skills, experience and suitability for the position. 

Work Rights: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold the full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this appointment.

CQUniversity is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and CQUniversity’s domestic and international student graduates with post-study work rights are encouraged to apply.

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